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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent … increases in Temporary Assistance child recipients, 16 had increases in Safety Net Assistance child recipients, … economic storm.” The State’s General Fund balance was $16.4 billion as of October 23. Among other factors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, averaging over 174,000 jobs in each of the following five months. That progress nearly halted in October, when statewide employment rose by less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020Yates County Industrial Development Agency - Receipts and Disbursements (2019M-182)
… Agency (YCIDA) officials properly recorded, supported and reported cash receipts and disbursements, including payroll. Key Findings Although … did not find any significant errors in how cash receipts and disbursements were recorded and reported, we found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2020/01/03/yates-county-industrial-development-agency-receipts-andPulaski Academy and Central School District - Separation Payments (2020M-20)
… Paid five former administrators a total of $24,989 for accrued unused vacation leave upon separation from the … their individual employment agreements did not provide for such payments. Did not realize the former Superintendent was to reimburse the District $2,813 for previously received tuition assistance upon his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/20/pulaski-academy-and-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-20DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett announced the sentencing of non-profit … New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett . “This defendant exploited New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-105
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … for calculating promotions for RRSU employees who have earned Longevity Lump Sum (LLS) payments. Affected … the agency must: Combine any LLS that the employee may have received during the 12-month period prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-105-calculating-base-salary-employees-district-council-37Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-109
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase. Affected … Payroll Deduction mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-109-district-council-37-local-1359-dues-increaseDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-106.1
… The report was made available on 02/27/2020. Agencies should review the listing carefully paying particular … The following corrections to the preliminary listing should be submitted on the Correction Sheet . The form may be … a transaction to make the payment Delete employees who should not appear on the listing, such as: Employees with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-1061-april-2020-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lumpDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-108
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSCs automatic processing of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-108-hold-april-2020-district-council-37-dc37-2-salaryDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-107
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2020 DC37 Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed … Regulation Services Unit – BU67 in the Division of Housing and Community Renewal who meet the eligibility criteria are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-107-april-2020-district-council-37-dc37-performanceDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-106
… employees who are in a composite position (identified by Increment Code 2222) even though the agency must submit a … and were eligible based on the prior grade (identified by Increment Code 0069) even though the agency must submit a … for those employees who meet the eligibility criteria by inserting a row on the employee’s Additional Pay page as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-106-april-2020-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumVillage of Cobleskill - Misappropriated Funds and Board Oversight (2018M-47)
Determine whether the Board provided sufficient oversight of the former ClerkTreasurer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/03/village-cobleskill-misappropriated-funds-and-board-oversight-2018m-47Town of Fayette - Long-Term Planning and Information Technology (2019M-234)
… plans which appropriately addressed the Town’s operational and capital needs and funding sources. Town officials adequately safeguarded … the Town’s IT assets. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt comprehensive long-term financial and capital plans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/05/01/town-fayette-long-term-planning-and-information-technology-2019m-234DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for December 2015
… payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. OSC averaged nine days for contract reviews in December and … of General Services $17.6 million to rehabilitate the kitchen and mess hall at Fishkill Correctional Facility. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2015DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for May 2015
… Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets NY State Fair - 28 concession contracts estimated to bring in … Peoplesoft consulting services for SFS upgrade. SUNY at Buffalo $3.5 million to Buffalo Archives for building purchase on Rensch Road, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-may-2015Village of Sackets Harbor – Budgeting and Financial Management (2020M-28)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and Village officials developed realistic budgets and long-term financial plans. Key Findings The Board and Village officials did not develop realistic budgets. From …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-sackets-harbor-budgeting-and-financial-management-2020m-28New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… and Socioeconomic Disparities Emerge From the Census Data For example, while 10 percent of all U.S. adults live in … days – that figure rises to 19 percent and 14 percent for black and Hispanic households, respectively. The Census … business to return to its normal level of operations for at least six months. Within that total: 44% of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Village of Greenwich - Water and Sewer Financial Operations (2019M-229)
… effectively managed the billing, collecting, enforcing and accounting for water and sewer charges. Key Findings The Village lacked effective procedures to ensure water and sewer charges were accurately billed, collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/04/17/village-greenwich-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-2019m-229Town of Hopewell – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-231)
… the 2 percent property tax increase limit under the new tax cap law, thereby allowing the Town’s 2013 budget to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/10/town-hopewell-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-231Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has systems and practices in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by relevant law and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax