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New York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfHousehold 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.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfSupplemental Report on the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget (As Amended by the Governor)
This report details provisions of the New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget proposal, as amended, and is a supplement to the Office of the State Comptroller’s “New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Review” that was published in February 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2022-23.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approved in a timely manner. In addition, board meeting minutes were not transparent, as motions were not always …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… over the last three years. In addition, city officials only partially implemented the comptroller's recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 90-33
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (power to appoint officers and employees) … LAW, §4-400(1)(c), (h): In the absence of the village mayor at a village board meeting, the deputy mayor has the power to appoint village officers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-33State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … and effectively." City of Auburn – Hydroelectric Power Operations and Software Management (Cayuga County) The … did not provide adequate oversight over hydroelectric power operations. They did not adopt policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 92-26
… -- Board of Elections (liability for expenses of) COUNTY LAW, §361-a; ELECTION LAW, §§4-136(1), (2), (3), 4-138: All expenses of a board of elections of a county outside the City of New York must be raised in the first instance as a county charge, and only those expenses that are specifically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … funds totaling $2.4 million without a long-term plan for its use. The board did not audit claims prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1481
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University of New York) of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and … To notify agencies with the exception of the City University of New York of increases in maintenance rates for employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/state-agencies/1481-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1402
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University of New York) of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and … To notify agencies with the exception of the City University of New York of increases in maintenance rates for employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1402-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1565
… Purpose To notify agencies (with the exception of the City University of New York) of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and … To notify agencies with the exception of the City University of New York of increases in maintenance rates for employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1565-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsTravel Card Transactions
… was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card transactions against expense reports and the appropriateness of select travel card transactions at the Department of Economic Development … provide the information necessary to reconcile the travel card bill and dispute potentially fraudulent charges. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1155
… of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals Affected Employees Employees with deductions for employee housing and/or meals using Deduction Code 401 (Taxable Maintenance) or 402 … of increases in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1155-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsOpinion 94-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Expenditures (celebration of district fire department's anniversary) TOWN LAW, §176-d: A board of fire commissioners … Whether a board of fire commissioners of a fire district may expend fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-11Opinion 89-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether a capital reserve fund may be established for the construction of a type of improvement provided pursuant to Article 12C of the Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-54Opinion 88-40
… for changing the fiscal year of the village from March 1st to June 1st. General Municipal Law, §119-o(1) authorizes … Subdivision 2 of section 119-o of Article 5-G sets forth a number of provisions which participating municipalities may … contributions for retirement, social security, health insurance, workers' compensation and other similar benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-40