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Roadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfOversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-24)
Determine whether the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-s9-21-24.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
Determine whether the Rye Neck Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/rye-neck-s9-21-34.pdfPort Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
Determine whether the Port Washington Union Free School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/port-washington-s9-21-33.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… as the previous year for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) with a small increase in rates for the Police and Fire … The estimated average employer contribution rate for ERS will remain at 14.6 percent of payroll. The estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… approximately $3.1 billion or 8.3 percent higher than for the same period last year. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $1.6 billion primarily from federal sources) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… are caught in a financial bind and are struggling for a way out,” said DiNapoli. “State and federal aid have … DiNapoli’s report also noted: Local school tax levy increases have decreased sharply over the past decade, averaging 2.8 percent increases per year in the past five years; Annual local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsDiNapoli: MTA Capital Funding Gap May Exceed $12 Billion
… that could have been used to modernize the system. For example, East Side Access is now projected to cost $10.7 … Funding the capital program has been an ongoing challenge for the MTA. Consequently, transit assets that the MTA had … committee is expected to examine priorities and financing for the next capital program. The federal government is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-mta-capital-funding-gap-may-exceed-12-billionOpinion 92-46
… CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for various items used at youth center) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … youth center need not be aggregated with each other for the purpose of determining whether the competitive … village youth center should be considered in the aggregate for purposes of determining the competitive bidding monetary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-46Opinion 92-33
… PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for promotional services) LOCAL LAWS -- Pre-emption (special … Services (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (promotional and publicity services); (procedures for obtaining) TOWN LAW, §64(14)(a): A town board by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 95-8
… These moneys constitute dedicated general fund revenues for use only for purposes of the claiming authority or claiming agent. … services" subaccount of the general fund, and used only for law enforcement purposes in the investigation of penal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… “New York state law requires contractors working for the state to pay the prevailing wage rates and fringe benefits set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors … workers.” Shorefront Mental Health Board provides support for treatment and transition programs of the South Beach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… The New York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including … $3.3 billion in FY 2023. The gaps reflect the cost of wage increases for the municipal work force, higher costs for debt … in 2022. The gaps remain even after planned fare and toll increases of 4 percent in 2019 and 2021. In addition, the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for fiscal year (FY) 2017 and a financial plan for FY 2016 through FY 2020. The city projects a $2.3 billion surplus for FY 2016, which will be used to balance the FY 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risks