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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe … to the historic loss of 1.9 million jobs in March and April, with a limited employment rebound in May and June. … Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) in September, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-16-2020XII.8.C Payment Intercepts – XII. Expenditures
… in part, to another entity, the Business Unit must send a letter to: Office of the State Comptroller Director, Bureau … Unit must include the following information in its letter: The original entity to be paid The entity in which to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8c-payment-interceptsNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… An Analysis of Labor Force Trends May 2022 PDF Version Highlights Prior to the … pandemic, in February 2020, the City had a smaller labor force participation rate (60.6 percent) than the rest of the … Females, including those with children, saw their labor force participation rates climb above pre-pandemic levels in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsDiNapoli Finds Medicaid Billing Errors of Nearly $1 Billion
… today found an additional $17 million in overpayments. “Medicaid is a critically important program, but its payment … claims involving providers who were not certified to treat Medicaid patients. This not only costs taxpayers, but also … shortcomings with its billing system.” The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-finds-medicaid-billing-errors-nearly-1-billionXIV.3.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… in this section of law. The Comptroller is responsible for the investment of State funds until they are needed to … of high-quality, short-term investments. It allows for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3a-overviewDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… retirement system’s members, retirees and beneficiaries.” A 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability for the accident caused the rail carrier involved to enter … and To describe company policies to ensure that rail car safety mechanisms are in good working order. Read …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli: Jackson Heights Economy Energized By Immigrants and Small Businesses
… is the lifeblood of our local economy. When you walk down Roosevelt Avenue, you can smell Mexican food cooking in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-jackson-heights-economy-energized-immigrants-and-small-businessesInteractive Map: NYC’s Language Access Service Needs (2024-N-2)
New York City laws such as Local Law 30 of 2017 require City agencies to develop a language assistance program that ensures meaningful access to public services for all NYC residents who require language assistance or who exhibit limited English proficiency LEP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/interactive-map-nycs-language-access-service-needs-2024-n-2Oversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund
… to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet … grants, and expert technical assistance. Established in 1990, the CWSRF provides communities low-cost financing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/oversight-clean-water-state-revolving-fundMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments … medical equipment, and dental claims that did not comply with Medicaid policies; $2.9 million was paid for maternity … weight; $1.1 million was paid for claims that were billed with incorrect information pertaining to other health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019Fare Evasion
… area fanning out from New York City through Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. The MTA … bus service throughout New York City, and the Staten Island Railway. MTA Bus provides service throughout the … located at SBS bus stops, except for one route in Staten Island where the fare is paid in the conventional manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop 20,000 units of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security equipment, such as cameras, help point intercoms, … and fleet support shops throughout New York City. Security and safety, while managed together, have different …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesOversight of Child Protective Services
… the caller must be provided with a clear explanation of why the intake is not being registered as a report and given … could more accurately reflect the nature of closure and why the call did not result in a report. Additionally, the … of the calls determined to be non-reports and the reason why the call did not result in a report; this may include, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… Objectives To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately … its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic. … 2019 to April 2022. About the Program OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with intellectual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsVirtual Currency Licensing
… To determine whether the Department of Financial Services (DFS) provides adequate oversight of the applications for, and … period from July 2018 through July 2023. About the Program DFS is New York State’s financial services regulator, and its … financial institutions licensed to operate in the State. DFS supervises and regulates the activities of nearly 3,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/02/virtual-currency-licensingControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State … objectives as well as the housing-related support services to be provided. The Office’s Supportive Housing … are being met and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeOversight of the Pesticide Reporting Law
… to report regulated pesticide sales and use occurring each calendar year to the Department. The report is due by … to OITS officials, the procurement process for this work will not begin until at least 2019 or 2020. We also … as originally envisioned in the PRL. Key Recommendations Work collaboratively with OITS to improve the PRL database …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/29/oversight-pesticide-reporting-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 2409
… IRS provide guidance for individuals who received tips or overtime during tax year 2025 | Internal Revenue … Guidance for Individual Taxpayers who received Qualified Tips or Qualified Overtime Compensation in 2025 WHD Fact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2409-reporting-premium-overtime-earningsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-312
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the … statutory salary or composite statutory salary, whichever is applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid … the year provided the Judge or Justice’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible by 26 pay periods. Judges and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-312-2022-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-court