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Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds, May 2022
The recent Enacted State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 allowed at least $11 billion in spending without a competitive process or the benefit of an OSC review.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/osc-contract-review.pdfRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12.pdfTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11.pdfCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/troy-budget-review-b21-5-10.pdfCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7.pdfReport on Local Governments FYE 2019
This Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/report-on-local-governments-fye-2019.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… March 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to … York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the economy reopens gradually and employment growth resumes. … to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… funds electronically, subject to conditions. Section 99-b allows the governing board of a local government to … districts, including voter approval requirements. Section 99-g provides an optional, detailed process for developing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 880
… 131.1a of the Civil Service Law OSC has also created two new reason codes: Code Description Purpose 130 Incr HR 130.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/880-new-increased-hiring-rate-reason-codesMember Contributions
… in addition to any death benefit your beneficiary is eligible for. Tier 6 For ERS and PFRS Tier 6 members, … annualized wage by using your part-time rate to determine what your annual wage would be if you worked full-time. Once … due a refund for contribution overpayments, read our blog post, Overtime Pay Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2082
… officer status under Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law; and Assigned to carry a firearm; and … but has been paid by all agencies in the same Employee Record Number since the effective date of the payment, all … officer status under Section 2.10 of the New York State Criminal Procedure Law; and Assigned to carry a firearm; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2082-2021-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Toll Increases Should Be Last Option
… to shelter to gas,” DiNapoli said. “The Thruway should be more transparent with the public and disclose critical … actions to minimize costs to drivers. Raising tolls should be the last option, and the Thruway has more work to do.” In … financial obligations . While the Thruway was intended to be mostly self-financing, it benefited from $2.3 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thruway-authority-toll-increases-should-be-last-optionDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A Wetmore and the New York State Police announced former Odessa Village Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … increase in the size of the state workforce for the first time since 2019, growing by 2.5% in 2023. “State agencies should ensure that overtime use is justified, and services are provided safely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… behind the slower debt growth over the last ten years is that school districts have borrowed less. “Borrowing helps … to take on critical infrastructure projects. When a local government issues debt, it should have a long-term plan in … of local fiscal years ending in 2018. New York City debt is not included in this analysis. School districts have the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… 2008, according to a report on the recently enacted state budget released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, the $143 billion budget continues to rely, in part, on temporary funding … and the Legislature,” DiNapoli said. “The on-time Enacted Budget seeks to keep spending growth to less than 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingEquine Health and Safety
… regulatory veterinarians and the New York State Equine Drug Testing Program Laboratory at Morrisville State College. … Injury and Incident Database; and ensure adherence to drug testing requirements. While the Commission’s internal … database that more effectively tracks each drug test sample from receipt through final disposition. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… 1,282 $139,393,073 $108,731 CHAUTAUQUA 1,889 $201,377,160 $106,605 CHEMUNG 1,253 $156,128,178 $124,603 CHENANGO 572 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… averaged 16.2%, an increase of 8.9% over the prior year. The monthly average unemployment rate for all New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Debt Adding to MTA's Financial Pressures With Riders and Fare Revenue Slow to Return
… pandemic hurt fare and tax revenue collections, the MTA’s bad financial situation became a dire problem. It is relying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-debt-adding-mtas-financial-pressures-riders-and-fare-revenue-slow-return