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City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6.pdf2020 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education
In 2020, OSC completed 10 audits of preschool special education providers' expenses submitted to SED. These audits cumulatively identified over $4.4 million in recommended disallowances, or more than 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of $139.3 million for the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2020.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1652
… but will not be processed automatically if their hourly rate is equal to or less than $13.00. Agencies must determine eligibility and submit appropriate Pay Rate Changes for eligible employees with hourly rates equal … immediately prior to April 1, 2018 is at or above the job rate of their salary grade or equated salary grade on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1652-managementconfidential-mc-final-1-parity-increase-effective-april-2018DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… past three fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, according to a report issued today by State … Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in 2013-14 and … past three fiscal years dropping from 44 school districts in 201213 to only 19 in 201415 according to a report issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… preference to suppliers of 100% verified sustainable palm oil and set a goal of using only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the … Fund (the Fund) has withdrawn its sustainable palm oil shareholder proposal. The Fund held 2,413,562 shares of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace than the rest of New York City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in manufacturing jobs … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of the borough’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… and Markets, there are over 33,000 farms in the State. 2 In addition, nearly 23 percent of the State’s total land … Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics As shown in Figure 2, total wages paid by New York farms also increased steadily … the State to work to ensure that this sector continues to thrive. Endnotes 1 United States Department of Agriculture, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… statement of all balance(s) on deposit in any bank account under the administrative control of any state officer … of the New York State Register to ensure that all bank account and financial institution names are correctly shown. Updates to bank account information should be immediately reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year vouchers and journal transfers including fringe benefit payments must be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for and providing … services and programs within 60 school days of receipt of parental consent to evaluate. However, arranging placement is not the end of the process as it is more important that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… their workplaces (either hybrid or full-time) compared to Manhattan office workers overall (23%), in August 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… quarter of CY 2021, the RRR sectors were hit hardest in Manhattan, where jobs declined by 40% compared to an average … to the percentage of all city restaurants. For example, in Manhattan’s Chinatown and the Lower East Side, only 30% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. … are shouldering much of the financial burden of climate change as they maintain important infrastructure such as … Smart Communities, a state program addressing climate change. The survey asked respondents to assess their actual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsCaucus 2026: Important Information for New Yorkers
… and view recent reports on issues that affect New Yorkers. 2025 Year in Review 2025 Year in Review, December 2025 New … January 2026 Federal Impact: Higher Education, October 2025 Tax Provisions Under the Federal Reconciliation … School, NY’s Stubbornly High Rates of Chronic Absenteeism, October 2024 SED, English Language Learners Programs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2026DiNapoli Warns Federal Cuts to Health Care Could Hurt Millions of New Yorkers
… programs by billions of dollars and jeopardize health care coverage for many residents, according to a report released … and Counting: More New Yorkers Benefit from State Health Coverage," examines the expansion of Medicaid and other state … Child Health Plus (CHP), the Essential Plan and subsidized coverage through the state's health insurance marketplace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-warns-federal-cuts-health-care-could-hurt-millions-new-yorkersLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… limits levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or the rate of inflation, with some exceptions, though each local … part of the pandemic reduced the allowable levy growth rate for local governments in local fiscal years beginning in … 2021 and accelerate into 2022, the allowable levy growth rate returned to the maximum allowable (2 percent) starting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities
… of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at least once during this period. “The financial trends in some local governments have not improved over the past … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-scores-reveal-fiscal-stress-continues-certain-communitiesDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New Yorkers each owed over $37,600 in federal student loan debt in 2020, slightly more than the national average, … literacy offerings and was the most consistent in getting information out, primarily to students and prospective students. Getting feedback from participants is critical to identifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. and its affiliates, DePaul Community Services, … furnishings. Clients who need additional services, such as mental health services, receive them through other programs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… meet State standards and regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff. The audit covered the period … mission is to serve New York’s public by promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of our children, families, … DJJOY Policy and Procedure Manual, conduct regular fire safety inspections, have an emergency plan, maintain sanitary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities