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New York’s Paid Family Leave Program
… parental leave for certain State employees to bond with a newborn, adopted or foster child. The State’s parental … PFL policy, covered employees become eligible to take PFL once they have met minimum time-worked requirements: … working a regular schedule of 20 or more hours per week are eligible after 26 consecutive weeks of employment; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-paid-family-leave-programThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19 December 2020 PDF Version Highlights … citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the City’s economy. Taxable sales in retail trade declined by … The COVID19 pandemic has affected the retail trade sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Selected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is a public benefit corporation chartered by the New York State … and commuter rail services. TBTA’s total operating revenue for 2016 was approximately $1.9 billion. For most TBTA … without completing an application or waiting in line. TBTA does not limit the number of OTG tags that can be purchased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesOpinion 91-45
… those granted [citation omitted]" ( Blumberg v Town of North Hempstead , 114 Misc 2d 8 at 12, 450 NYS2d 698 at 701, … other duties imposed by law will be neglected (24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 146; 21 Opns St Comp, 1965, p 503). We have stated that pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… fund balance as the district’s Dec. 31, 2022 fund balance was enough to fund nearly two and a half years of … cash balance totaling over $5 million as of Dec. 31, 2022, was experiencing, on average, $150,000 operating deficits … district will not benefit from $28,832 in state aid that was not claimed. The district had not claimed an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… $559.3 8 Camping/Hiking $206.7 3 Amusement Parks $202.4 4 Snow Activities $135.5 9 Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic … bicycles and motorcycles), RVing, and camping and hiking. Snow activities (skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… a station but never showed up: March 1, 2019 at Chambers St. (1/2/3) station and Fulton Center station. Outreach … had called in sick. March 20, 2019 at Crown Heights/Utica Ave. (3/4) station and Utica Ave. (A/C) station. Outreach … identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F Train Unknown’ at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… 56 hours weekly in 2024; hours worked above 52 hours in 2026; hours worked above 48 hours in 2028; hours worked above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… a sharp increase in deaths from opioids related to illicit fentanyl and similar synthetic opioids. Overdose deaths … data is only available for certain counties. The highest rate was in Dutchess County, where over 43 per 100,000 people … again during the pandemic by 68%. Synthetic opioids like fentanyl and tramadol – often mixed with other drugs – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… to bill for improper expenses, such as salaries, alcohol and spa services, and for health and safety violations to go uncorrected. “The … to bill for improper expenses such as salaries alcohol and spa services and for health and safety violations to go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… growth. Visitors and Spending Profile According to NYC & Company, the City’s tourism agency, a tourist is defined as … FIGURE 1 – Total Visitors to New York City Sources: NYC & Company; OSC analysis Since 1991, the number of visitors to … NYC residents (83%) Higher share are self-employed 14.4% vs. 8.5% City average Lower median wage ($32,000) than City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityOpinion 99-5
… stated in the contract and approved as an appropriation for library purposes by the voters of the school district … in response to your inquiry concerning a proposed contract for library services between a school district and a … to the people of the municipality, district or reservation for whose benefit the contract is made, under such terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5DiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… terror attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, leaving the nation devastated and Lower Manhattan struggling to rebuild. Fifteen … across the five boroughs. “It would have been impossible, in the midst of the unspeakable tragedy suffered 15 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Over One Million New Yorker Households Are Not Connected to Broadband
… to New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of the population with broadband available in their … Map View a map of New York State that breaks down the percentage of population without broadband available by … available to New Yorkers ranking second in the US in the percentage of the population with broadband available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-over-one-million-new-yorker-households-are-not-connected-broadbandNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption … program of UI benefits funded by employer contributions was the only source of benefits for the first six weeks shown … the end of February. As of February 26, the actual figure was $20.4 billion. DOB has projected the State will end the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Hiring Public Retirees – When Employees Retire
… Before you hire a public retiree, you should be aware of the laws governing how … without affecting their pension. Earnings Limits For all public retirees, earnings are limited if they are returning to public employment in New York State. Public employment … Summary of laws governing postretirement public employment Sections 211 and 212 retiree earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/hiring-public-retireesDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… as diverse as transportation services, construction, dry cleaning and laundromats, nail and beauty salons, retail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… for power plants, factories and other facilities such as dry cleaners that have the potential to emit air pollutants. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingState Agencies Bulletin No. 747
… Code of ANN Effective Date(s) Merit Step payments for October 2007 are payable: September 27, 2007 for Institution Pay Period 14L, paychecks … Basis Code of ANN . PEF employees must be in grade 4 or 7 through 18. Employees must be Active, on Paid Leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/747-october-2007-merit-step-eligibility-information-employees-representedCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and expanded the U.S. Small Business Administration’s existing Economic Injury Disaster … is available through federal loans programs to help small businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Sector …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industry