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A Review of Capital Needs at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
OSC’s inflated estimate of the MTA’s capital repair needs, based on the MTA’s 2013 TYNA, suggests $69 billion was needed over the 10-year period covering two capital programs from 2015 through 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2024.pdfThe Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfImplementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up) (2023-F-20)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f20.pdfOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33)
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33.pdfThe Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdfThe Cost of Living in New York City: Food
In 2022, the food price index in the New York City metropolitan area grew 8.8 percent from 2021, the highest growth in over 40 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2026.pdfImpact of the Inflation Reduction Act on New York
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 contained significant provisions related to taxes, health care, energy and the environment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/impact-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-on-new-york.pdfSalary Grade Schedule for NonJudicial Employees of the UCS
Salary Grade Schedule for NonJudicial Employees of the UCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-34-atta.pdfThe Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation
Fueled by inflation, transportation prices in the New York City metropolitan area rose by almost two times as much as overall costs between 2019 and 2022, growing by over 21 percent. Since then, prices have come down.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-16-2025.pdfSalary Grade Schedule for NonJudicial Employees of the UCS
Salary Grade Schedule for NonJudicial Employees of the UCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-34-attb.pdfSalary Grade Schedule For NonJudicial Employees of the UCS
Salary Grade Schedule For NonJudicial Employees of the UCS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-bulletin-ucs-34-attc.pdfExhibit D: Determining the Price Reasonableness of Software Maintenance Contracts
Exhibit D: Determining the Price Reasonableness of Software Maintenance Contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/pdf/xi-11-d-exhibit-d.pdfExhibit C: Determining the Price Reasonableness of Equipment Maintenance Contracts
Exhibit C: Determining the Price Reasonableness of Equipment Maintenance Contracts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/pdf/xi-11-d-exhibit-c.pdfControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System (2021-S-3)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply with selected portions of the New York State Information Security Policy and Standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s3.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board Webinar Presentation
The governing board’s oversight role can touch virtually every aspect of a local government’s operations. This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements. We will also provide resources availabl
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2022/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-of-the-governing-board-4-27-2022.pdfReview of the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget
The State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget represents the first budget in modern times that is projected by the Division of the Budget to remain in balance throughout the Financial Plan period, including one additional year beyond the typical four-year forecast period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-review-2022-23.pdfNYC Health + Hospitals Check-Up: The Impact of COVID-19
NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and New York City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers within the five boroughs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2022.pdfImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (2017-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is ensuring that Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) incidents are reported properly...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17n6.pdfSelected Aspects of the Dam Safety Program (Follow-Up) (2013-F-4)
We have followed up on the actions Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) officials took to implement the recommendations contained in our audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f4.pdfReducing the Cost of Tax Assessment Through Shared Services
Reducing the Cost of Tax Assessment Through Shared Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0511snapshot.pdf