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Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
Information to help NYSLRS members collect and organize important papers and legal documents. A guide for survivors of NYSLRS members.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1874-getting-affairs-in-order-guide-for-survivors.pdfIndustrial Development Agencies in New York State: Background, Issues and Recommendations
Industrial Development Agencies in New York State: Background, Issues and Recommendations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/idabackground.pdfCracks in the Foundation: Local Government Infrastructure and Capital Planning Needs
Cracks in the Foundation: Local Government Infrastructure and Capital Planning Needs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/capitalplanning.pdfSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities (2022-S-20)
To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security equipment, such as cameras, help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s20.pdfAvoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis
This session will identify those concepts commonly misunderstood by local government managers and governing boards, help explain how to properly implement these concepts and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budgeting process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-cliff-budgeting-041625.pdfNoise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise Management, January 2018
Every day, New York City’s eight million residents face a mix of urban noise, which, at best, poses an annoyance and, at worst, impacts quality of life.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-noise-in-nyc-2018.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health … and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up) (2020-F-15) An audit released in … determined that NFTA maintained its technology systems at vendor-supported levels. However, auditors identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSeeking Competition in Procurement Webinar Presentation
Discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-06-22-22.pdfFarmers’ Markets in New York City - August 2012
Since the 1970s, farmers’ markets have multiplied and become more popular in NYC and throughout NYS as the locally grown food movement has gained momentum.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2013.pdfArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Act also established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and expanded the U.S. Small Business Administration’s … existing Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. The PPP stopped accepting new loan applications on August 8, … The December 2020 federal relief package also reopens the PPP (with $284 billion in funding) through March 31, 2021, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… The New York City metropolitan area had the highest rate of identity theft reports to the Federal Trade Commission … “In the midst of the stresses caused by the pandemic, many New Yorkers also dealt with identity theft last year,” … Report The Increasing Threat of Identity Theft Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020Special Plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System (Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6)
… and Local Retirement System (Return to Top) … Information for members about special plan for Uniformed Court and Peace Officers in the Unified Court System Tiers 2 3 4 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-uniformed-court-and-peace-officers-unified-court-system-tiers-2-3-4-5-and-6DiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… Center Corp. (ECMCC) paid out approximately $673,000 in improper and questionable bonuses to physicians over a … Jan. 1, 2013 and Dec. 31, 2015, ECMCC reported 4,720 employees on its payroll, including 209 management … MC employees, DiNapoli’s auditors examined 27 payments to 10 employees totaling $214,800. Based on their review, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonusesDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights … the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming enrollment cliff, growing … enrolled about 1 in 11 students nationally; in Fall 2010, when enrollment peaked nationwide, it was 1 in 16. New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) used the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds … the period April 30, 2009 to June 30, 2012. Background The LIRR, a constituent of the Metropolitan Transportation … and effectiveness of work performance and could compromise worker and passenger safety. Key Recommendations Improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act) funds efficiently and for authorized purposes, and whether the funds were properly … April 30, 2009 to June 30, 2012. Background Metro-North, a subsidiary of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority … tasks such as changing their clothes, washing up, and traveling to and from the project site. An unannounced visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-funds-0DiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… were delayed because no one was available to do the work from Transit’s pool of Small Business Mentoring Program … as reasons for the delays. Transit does preventative maintenance of security equipment—cleaning, testing and … 53 repairs and “Other” for 41 repairs. In one instance, an order to repair a CCTV system was created on Oct. 5, 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDomestic Violence: Recent Trends in New York
Introduction October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize and give voice to domestic violence victims.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/domestic-violence-recent-trends-10-23.pdfA Profile of Agriculture in New York State
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2022 farming contributed $2.7 billion to the State’s gross domestic product, and research from Cornell University found that farming and related businesses directly supported 163,148 jobs in New York in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/profile-of-agriculture-in-nys.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/business-owners-in-new-york-state.pdf