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The Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8-response.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34-response.pdfTransforming the Procurement Function (2023-S-6)
To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s6.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8)
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8.pdfVillage of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oyster-bay-cove-village-2022-114.pdfCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
Determine whether the Cohoes City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent forms.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cohoes-city-school-district-2022-107.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-2022-17.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfPrompt Payment Interest Report FY 2017-2018, May 2018
This report identifies the number of late payments, the number of days to process late payments, the amount of interest paid and the reasons for the delays.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/prompt-payment-interest-2017-18.pdfSample Section 45 Document
An example of a notice for an employee to acknowledge right to NYSLRS membership pursuant to Section 45 of the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/emp-reporting-section-45-sample.pdfExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
We examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SU
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-10-30.pdfUnclaimed Public Assistance
Sections 152-b and 360 of New York’s Social Services Law provide that any surplus funds remaining after the recovery of cost for public assistance and care shal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/public-assistance.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
The distribution of federal resources and the fiscal relationship between states and the federal government is complex
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2183
… 2010. This amount increases each calendar year thereafter by three percent (3%). Effective Dates: Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2183-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2024-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2184
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the pensionable overtime earnings … limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2024 is $20,459.00. Affected Employees: Tier 6 members of ERS Plan … increases each calendar year. The amount of the increase is based on the Consumer Price Index of the previous year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2184-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2024XII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… the Comptroller. OSC defines the terms Agency Head and Voucher Authorizer, as follows: Agency Head – The individual … the Commissioner, Chancellor, or Executive Director. Voucher Authorizer – Any individual authorized to certify or … just, true and correct and, therefore, appropriate to pay. Voucher Authorizers can be identified through their system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersState Agencies Bulletin No. 2426
… limit for Tier 5 members of PFRS and ERS for fiscal year 2026. Affected Employees: Employees who are Tier 5 members of … 408(k)(6)(D)(ii) will increase to $360,000 for Fiscal Year 2026. Effective Dates: Effective beginning Institution paychecks dated April 2, 2026, and Administration paychecks dated April 8, 2026. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2426-maximum-salary-limit-tier-5-members-new-york-state-police-and-fireState Agencies Bulletin No. 2116
… Limit for fiscal year 2023. PayServ will automatically stop PFRS and ERS contributions once employees’ pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2116-maximum-salary-limit-tier-5-members-new-york-state-police-and-fireState Agencies Bulletin No. 2226
… Limit for fiscal year 2024. PayServ will automatically stop PFRS and ERS contributions once employees’ pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2226-maximum-salary-limit-tier-5-members-new-york-state-police-and-fire