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NYC Department of Education Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, the City had to develop and implement novel remote-learning protocols to continue educating students, and was later among the first major city districts in the nation to offer a return to in-person schooling.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2022.pdfJustice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs
All agency audits from 2009 to present.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/zip/justice-center-protection-people-special-needs.zipThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
New York, Bridges, Locally Owned
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/the-condition-of-locally-owned-bridges-in-new-york-state.pdfMaintenance, Inspection, and Testing of the Event Recorder System (2017-S-8)
The objectives of our audit were to determine whether the the Long Island Rail Road maintains and inspects its Event Recorder System and whether it ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s8.pdfComptroller’s Fiscal Update: The Cost of Deficit Financing, May 2010
The proposed State Fiscal Year 2010-11 Executive Budget released in January projected a five-year cumulative current services deficit exceeding $60 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-deficit-financing-2010.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the East Harlem Neighborhood - December 2017
East Harlem, located in northeastern Manhattan, has one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2018.pdfThe Impact of Federal Aid on New York’s Local Governments
The Impact of Federal Aid on New York’s Local Governments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/federal-aid-impact.pdf2007-2008 Budget Analysis: Review of the Executive Budget, March 2007
On January 31, 2007, the Governor presented his first Executive Budget proposal to the Legislature.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2007-08.pdf2007-2008 Budget Analysis: Review of the Enacted Budget, May 2007
A review of the SFY 2007-08 Financial Plan for the current fiscal year indicates that spending is undercounted by at least $2.9 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-2007-08.pdfStatus of the Board-Approved Capital Plan For 2005-2011 (Follow-Up) (2013-F-5)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York State Thruway Authority (Authority), to implement the recommendations contained in our au
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f5.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Treatment of the Big 4 Cities/School Districts
Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Treatment of the Big 4 Cities/School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/Big4CitiesSchoolDistricts.pdfThree Years of the Tax Cap – Impact on School Districts
Three Years of the Tax Cap – Impact on School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/schooldistricttaxcap0215.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jamaica Area - September 2016
The Greater Jamaica area in Queens fell on hard times during the 1970s, but has been slowly recovering.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2017.pdfThe Financial Industry Crisis – Impact on the New York State Budget, September 2008
The State Comptroller maintains a close watch over the impact of all economic events for New York State and its local governments, including New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-financial-industry-crisis-2008.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1347
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left … Publication 590, limits on the amount that can be deducted do not affect the amount that can be contributed. The IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1347-retirement-plan-check-box-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfMadrid-Waddington Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-347)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period … the source of funds in the debt service fund and return to the general fund any amount that is not statutorily required to be in the debt service fund. Key Recommendations Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-347Opinion 90-63
… for senior citizens) VOLUNTEERS -- Compensation (authority to hold recognition dinners or give awards to volunteers) EDUCATION LAW, §§255(1), 259(1): A public … a group of senior citizens who provide volunteer services to the library or for all the senior citizens of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-63Opinion 91-53
… for local law when paying additional compensation to town board members and highway superintendents) TOWN LAW, … on the preliminary budget unless a local law subject to permissive referendum is adopted. (2) A town board member … fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53