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Local Government Workforce Trends in New York State
The number of full-time local government workers employed outside of New York City contracted by 7.9% from 2007 to 2022, largely the result of two defining events – the recession of 2007-09 and the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-gov-workforce-trends-ny.pdfDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… period) among veterans. DiNapoli’s analysis also found: Black veterans persistently represent a disproportionate … share of those experiencing homelessness. In 2022, Black or African Americans accounted for 53% of homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkAn Economic Snapshot of the East Harlem Neighborhood - December 2017
East Harlem, located in northeastern Manhattan, has one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2018.pdfAbout the Academy
… and school district officials. By increasing the number of classroom training sessions and web-based seminars, The … officials a convenient way to improve their knowledge of local government finances; and delivers a focused … local officials across the State can rely on the Office of the State Comptroller’s expert technical assistance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfReview of the Five-Year Financial Plan for the City of New York - March 2003
In November 2002, New York City projected a record $6.4 billion budget gap for FY 2004.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2003.pdfThe Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits
… If NYSLRS receives all required documents before the member’s retirement, payments to the ex-spouse will begin … an Amended Order with a repayment schedule. Retirees can see a monthly and year-to-date breakdown of their pension … payments have begun. There is no minimum retirement age when members in active State service must retire. If the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-paymentsAbout the Regulation – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… on the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution? My part-time official works 4 hours a day. Is there a minimum … not be reported on the Resolution for that position. My part-time official works four hours a day. Is there a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-regulationControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … comprehensive plan for affordable and supportive housing to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe and secure … To determine the extent of implementation of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiative-followControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (Follow-Up)
… implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls and Management of the … payments totaling over $3.1 billion. The objective of our initial audit, issued on November 15, 2022, was to determine … progress in addressing the issues we identified in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/17/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-system-followThe VendRep System
… The VendRep System is a secure application that allows vendors to enter, maintain and … certify their Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire. Once the questionnaire is certified, it is available for review by … The VendRep System is a secure application that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemThe Mitchell-Lama Program – Awarding Housing Units and Maintaining Waiting Lists
… 2014. Background The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the nation’s largest municipal housing preservation and development agency. Its mission is to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/mitchell-lama-program-awarding-housing-units-and-maintaining-waiting-listsLabor Investigations in New York City (2022-S-17)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through March 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s17.pdfOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… example, they must use prescribed tests to determine that life is extinct before removing a body from the place of … (2,785 EDRS, 4,699 eVital) with duplicated or no SSNs that affect the certificates’ accuracy and reliability, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingWhat Tier Are You In?
… an ERS Member... You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 before July 1, 1973 Tier 2 July 1, 1973 through July 26, 1976 Tier 3 July 27, 1976 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youHousing Affordability in New York State, June 2019
The percentages of New Yorkers with housing costs exceeding affordability benchmarks were among the nation’s highest in 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-affordability-2019.pdfFare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… an unprecedented level of federal funding to maintain service operations. The MTA reports that budget gaps will … by a period of economic growth and regular, anticipated fare increases. OSC selected 2010 as a baseline year for this … transit services through these tolls and through motor vehicle fees, auto rental taxes and congestion surcharges on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authoritySUNY Tuition: Low Out-of-State Tuition Results in Millions of Dollars in Lost Revenue, September 2009
The State University of New York (SUNY) system represents an excellent value to its many students, regardless of resident status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-suny-tuition-2009.pdfOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report 2021-S-19 ). About the Program Every year in the United States, … of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-program-follow