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DiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… Almost three million New York households are dealing with housing costs that … are the main cause of housing insecurity : In 2022, New York had 2.9 million households paying 30% or more of … the 3 rd highest rate of housing cost burden among states. New York consistently ranks as one of the states with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… next five years, the direction of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues all remain risks to the state’s economic recovery and financial plan, according to a review by New York State … on the years ahead when temporary federal funding will end and build up the state’s reserves, so we are better prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… Valley had the highest median per-pupil spending rate at $26,636, while Western New York was lowest at $19,776. This … the region to appear to have higher state aid levels than is typical for most of the region's other districts. To read … that compare each region with the state as a whole, is available at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… or higher fares and tolls.” While the short-term outlook for the MTA’s operating budget has improved with the economy, … state and the city have not yet approved the MTA’s request for additional resources. As a result, it is not yet possible … increases of 4 percent, the capital program would account for 21 percent of operating revenues during the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… improve oversight to ensure that non-profit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other … in foster care. The general rule in foster care is to place the child in the least restrictive, most family-like … improve oversight to ensure that nonprofit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenState Agencies Bulletin No. 1602
… This bulletin has been superseded by Payroll Bulletin 1602.1 Purpose To provide agency … Yonkers residents and 0.50% for Yonkers non-residents). Payroll Register and Employee Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Codes and the amount will be displayed on the payroll register. The earnings description and the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1602-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-civil-serviceDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… conduct required water testing and have certified system operators, DiNapoli's auditors discovered that the sites they … improve their monitoring to better verify that system operators comply with requirements. When water safety … auditors sampled, the Offices lacked evidence that system operators notified the public for 58 violations (46 percent), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsOpinion 90-52
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §35: Although the town clerk is required to record in the minutes of a town board meeting the name of … board who is present, the clerk is under no statutory duty to record the names of other persons attending the meeting. A decision to publish the minutes of a town board meeting must be made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52Opinion 88-42
… entitled is obligated to refund such moneys to the county for the benefit of the municipality entitled thereto. A … were entitled were obligated to refund the excess amounts for the benefit of the municipalities that received less than … concluded, however, that there was no statutory authority for the municipalities which received the excess moneys to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Opinion 2001-4
… in connection with a revaluation. When compensation is paid in this manner, the duties to be performed for the … thereto must be properly documented before any payment is approved. As an alternative to the adoption of such a … requirements for mid-term salary decrease for an elected official). May 15, 2001 Thomas P. Halley, Esq., Town Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4DiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… SED can refund students tuition, in some cases of school closures, through its Tuition Reimbursement Account (TRA), … warning signs of financial troubles that could lead to closures. Auditors reviewed the required financial statements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of … Twentythree school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Medicaid Billing Errors Cost State More Than $1.5 Billion
… than $1.5 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system … NPI identified by the audit and determine an appropriate course of action. Enhance system controls to prevent improper … than $15 billion in improper Medicaid payments over the course of several years due to errors in its billing system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-medicaid-billing-errors-cost-state-more-15-billionOversight of Language Access Services
… languages are spoken in NYC. The 2023 American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau estimated over 1.7 … are owned or staffed by workers who may have LEP. Our survey of 50 restaurants and food establishments and our … of the State Comptroller auditors conducted an unannounced survey of DOHMH facilities’ phone lines and encountered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/03/25/oversight-language-access-servicesDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… the state’s aging prison population. “The share of older people in New York’s prisons has grown over time,” DiNapoli … and older increased. In 2019, this older population made up 21% of those incarcerated in New York, up from 12% in … of incarcerated individuals, or would provide a second look at long sentences. Report Post-COVID Trends in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationDiNapoli: NYC Department for the Aging Faces Challenges Meeting Growing Home Care Needs
… remains a challenge for DFTA, particularly as the older adult population continues to grow. Recently, after action by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-nyc-department-aging-faces-challenges-meeting-growing-home-care-needsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… Division of Cemeteries sufficiently monitors not-forprofit cemetery corporations to ensure fiscal stability and adequate … and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As … Law (Law), and under the supervision of the State’s Cemetery Board (Board), the Division works with cemetery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York … State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 Guidelines. The audit covered the period from April 2010 … NY is the program created to carry out Executive Order 88 (Executive Order or EO 88). The Executive Order, which was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88State Agencies Bulletin No. 1594
… the value of employer provided transportation benefits from an employee’s wages, up to the following limits: $255 … in the pre-tax programs will have deductions taken from the first two pay checks of each month of … program have the correct pre and post-tax amounts deducted from each participant’s paycheck. CUNY and GOER must also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1594-new-control-d-report-pre-and-post-tax-transit-and-pre-and-post-taxDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-11
… advance in October 2003; AND Were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their last annual evaluation date. OSC … Paid Leave of Absence (except those on Military Stipend) or on Workers' Compensation Leave. Performance Advances … Position Changes, and Transfers with effective dates on or before 3/25/04 : The Agency must NOT include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-11-april-1-2004-performance-advances-rent-regulation