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DiNapoli: MTA Weekend Ridership Recovery Outpaces Weekdays Across the Board
… weekends to meet the ongoing rise in demand. The authority can also work with its partners in government to address fare … on fare revenue, and focus on improvements in those areas where ridership recovery continues to fall short.” Overall … York Police Department, resulted in the rate dropping to an average of 46% in 2025. DiNapoli recommends the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-mta-weekend-ridership-recovery-outpaces-weekdays-across-boardDiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led the borough in population growth since 2010, according to a report … must be addressed to ensure that all residents benefit from these efforts." The North Shore population grew by 7.9% … ago. The total number of businesses in the area grew 16.8% from 2012 to 2022, an increase driven mostly by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Update Regarding Retiree Earnings Limit 1 The earnings limit for retirees employed by school districts or … Thinking of returning to work Earnings of NYSLRS retirees are regulated by the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law RSSL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… to state governments, limit eligibility and reduce the value of future benefits according to a new report by State … would be required. The House bill would also decrease the value of future benefits by prohibiting revaluation or … defined by the USDA, and mandating future increases to the value of the plan be capped at the rate of consumer price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-food“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… years after the 2019 results. The NAEP reports average scale scores in each subject and percentages of students … $4 billion in ESSER II funding. In March 2021, the federal government enacted the American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) and … education aid available. As shown in Figure 6, by SFY 2025-26, that total is projected to decline, as the balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryTown of Throop – Procurement (2022M-173)
… Competition was not sought for professional services from seven providers totaling $595,996, 99 percent of the $601,037 total services obtained from eight vendors. Key Recommendations The Board should … bidding requirements. Procure professional services in a competitive manner. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-procurement-2022m-173Tuckahoe Common School District - Financial Condition (2018M-191)
… by an annual average of $1.2 million (about 7 percent) from fiscal years 2014- 15 through 2016-17. Appropriated a … percent of the subsequent year’s budgeted appropriations) in fund balance from fiscal years 2014-15 through 2016-17 that was not needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-191Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from the Retirement System. Before you apply, you should be … for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the … three months or do not complete payment within five years from the date the loan was issued. You retire or withdraw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-339
… legislation creating Tier 6. Members of this tier enrolled in a retirement system after March 31, 2012. This legislation … contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary from the earlier of the two prior calendar years. * * Total … query produces multiple rows for an employee, the earnings from each row must be combined, determining the “two-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-339-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… who were not eligible. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2019. About the … to administer the medical/surgical portion of this plan. From January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2019, United processed and paid over $16.6 billion in medical/surgical claims. Civil Service maintains …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesCity of Jamestown – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-72)
… 31, 2013. Background The City of Jamestown is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … of Public Utilities (BPU) did not seek bids for purchases from six vendors who were paid $387,763 and the City did not seek bids for purchases from one vendor who was paid $65,864. BPU officials did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/14/city-jamestown-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-72Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Cuba is located in Allegany County. The Village is governed by an elected … a result, the sewer fund balance has declined dramatically from approximately $20,000 as of May 31, 2008 to a fund … of sufficient revenues, the sewer fund borrowed $40,000 from other funds, which has not been repaid and improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15DiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became entangled in the undercounting of those deaths as the Executive took … a breakdown by name of the nursing home residents who died from COVID-19, and the actual number of nursing home … nursing homes and developing strategies to stop infections from spreading in facilities. “The pandemic was devastating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up) (2023-F-23)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Report 2019-S-48).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f23.pdfPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up) (2023-F-16) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Report 2019-S-15).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f16-response.pdfVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village of Washingtonville’s (Village’s) 2024-25 tentative budget were reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/washingtonville-village-2024-b24-6-1.pdfPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up) (2023-F-16)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Report 2019-S-15).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f16.pdfBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up) (2023-F-11) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (2020-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f11-response.pdfBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up) (2023-F-11)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (2020-S-41).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f11.pdfProgress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - January 2010
In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2010.pdf