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Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
Understanding the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member is important step in planning your future.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1878-membership-in-a-nutshell.pdfGrowth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows in the First Half of 2019
Local sales tax collections for the first half of 2019 totaled $8.8 billion in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2019-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfFire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
Fire Protection in New York State: How Is It Provided in Your Community?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fireprotection0317.pdfDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of homeless veterans declining 83% (from 5,857 to … the state’s population. Robust Federal Support Helps Lower Number of Homeless Vets The most significant reduction in New York occurred between 2011 and 2016 when the number of homeless veterans declined by 78% (from 5,765 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkNoise in New York City Neighborhoods: Assessing Risk in Urban Noise Management, January 2018
Every day, New York City’s eight million residents face a mix of urban noise, which, at best, poses an annoyance and, at worst, impacts quality of life.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-noise-in-nyc-2018.pdfRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/business-owners-in-new-york-state.pdfHousing Production in New York City
Over the last 14 years, housing supply growth in New York City outpaced that of the state, even as it lagged the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-24-2025.pdfHousing Production in New York City
Over the last 14 years, housing supply growth in New York City outpaced that of the state, even as it lagged the nation. The growth was driven, in part, by more recent housing production.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-24-2025.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (Spanish)
La pandemia de COVID-19 tuvo consecuencias médicas, económicas y sociales devastadoras.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report-es.pdfNew 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.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
Household Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfShared Services in Local Government Presentation
This session will discuss the benefits and challenges of establishing cooperative ventures with local government partners, recommended practices and resources to assist you.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/shared-services-in-local-government-05-26-2021.pdfProperty Taxes in New York State
The Office of the State Comptroller collects property tax levy and assessed value data from local governments statewide and makes this information available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-taxes-in-nys-2019.pdfGateway to Success in Grant Procurements
Presentation from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-presentation-2.pdfRevenue Sharing in New York State
Revenue Sharing in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/rev_sharing.pdfProperty Taxes in New York State
Property Taxes in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-taxes-in-nys-2006.pdfReporting Actions in Pay Period 19C
Reporting Actions in Pay Period 19C
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-93-atta.pdfReporting Actions in Pay Period 20C
Reporting Actions in Pay Period 20C
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-81-atta.pdf