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Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments
The City of Schenectady recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain neighborhoods.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/smart-solutions-across-the-state.pdfLocal Government Debt Trends and Practices in New York State
Local government debt is necessary for the funding of expensive and long-lived capital infrastructure.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-government-debt-trends-practices-nys.pdfPreventing and Reducing Childhood Obesity in New York, October 2008
Over one million young people in New York are considered obese, and many more are at risk of becoming obese as a result of poor eating and exercise habits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/childhood-obesity-2008-10.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/local-sales-tax-chart-2020-monthly-collections-region-may-update.xlsxTrouble Ahead: Managing Your Budget in Times of Fiscal Stress
managingbudget lgmg local government management guide Trouble Ahead: Managing Your Budget in Times of Fiscal Stress
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/managingbudget.pdfFishing, Hunting and Trapping in New York State, December 2015
New York offers a wide variety of sporting opportunities for the almost two million men and women who hunt, fish and trap in the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-hunting-fishing-2015.pdfProfile of Nonprofit Organizations in New York State, December 2016
Nonprofit organizations provide a variety of services to New Yorkers in a wide range of areas including health care, social services, education, and the arts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-nonprofit-2016.pdfUnfinished Business: Fiscal Reform in New York State, May 2016
New York State has taken important steps to improve its budget practices and financial condition over the past decade, but much work remains to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-reform-2016.pdfLocally Grown: Farm-to-School Programs in New York State, October 2016
Farm-to-school programs promote the use of fresh, locally sourced foods inschool meals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-farm-to-school-2016.pdfCurrent Trends in the New York City Economy - September 2004
Employment is increasing, commercial real estate markets are improving, and the residential real estate market is continuing to boom.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2005.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn - Chinese
Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) experienced the largest population growth among New York City’s boroughs between 2010 and 2020 and appears poised to keep growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2023-cn.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn - Spanish
Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) experienced the largest population growth among New York City’s boroughs between 2010 and 2020 and appears poised to keep growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2023-spa.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn - Hatian
Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) experienced the largest population growth among New York City’s boroughs between 2010 and 2020 and appears poised to keep growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2023-hat.pdfMemorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfNYS Payroll Online - Add Trusted Sites in Internet Explorer 11
Step-by-step instructions on how to add trusted sites in Internet Explorer 11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ie11-trusted-site.pdfThe Restaurant Industry in New York City: Tracking the Recovery
The Restaurant Industry in New York City: Tracking the Recovery
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/nyc-restaurant-industry-final.pdfInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area, April 2022
During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in other large metropolitan areas; nevertheless, price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/inflation-nyc-metropolitan-area.pdfThe Paycheck Protection Program in New York City: What's Next?
The Paycheck Protection Program in New York City: What's Next?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2021.pdfLocal Government Sales Taxes in New York State: 2015 Update
Local Government Sales Taxes in New York State: 2015 Update
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestax2015.pdfHomeless Shelters and Homelessness in New York State, June 2016
This report focuses on conditions found in homeless shelters outside of New York City, and also presents demographic data “snapshots” for ten regions that repre
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-homelessness-2016.pdf