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State Agencies Bulletin No. 328
… agencies of the process for renaming queries designed in the current version of PS Query so they will be compatible with and run effectively in the upgraded version of PS Query. Affected Employees All … queries that agency users identify as essential to be run in the first few days after the upgrade. OSC will provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/328-renaming-ps-queries-preparation-upgradeDiNapoli: Despite Labor Force Gains, Disparities Remain for Workers With Disabilities
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli shows the labor force … and 2024, while it dropped 0.5 percentage points for the state’s nondisabled workforce. Despite this progress, only … labor market that encouraged more inclusive hiring. State Policy Efforts New York State has taken several steps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-despite-labor-force-gains-disparities-remain-workers-disabilitiesDiNapoli Announces Unprecedented Support for Climate Actions During 2021 Proxy Season
… recognizing the need to adapt their businesses and address the financial risks posed by climate change,” … gas (GHG) emissions. They are Domino's Pizza Inc. , medical supply company McKesson Corp. , commercial real … of director nominees at companies that have failed to address climate risks. In total, the Fund voted against 387 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-announces-unprecedented-support-climate-actions-during-2021-proxy-seasonConstitutional Debt Limit
… cities, towns and villages: The debt limit is a percentage of the five-year average full valuation of taxable property … the purpose of water supply and distribution and certain types of short term borrowings are excluded from the debt … the limit for debt related to sewer projects and certain types of self-liquidating debt are available. How to apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitReal Estate Portfolio
… or dispose of those properties, and disposed of property on terms beneficial to the State. The audit covers from January 2010 through July 2013. … New York Power Authority (NYPA) is the nation's largest state public power entity and a leader in supplying the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/20/real-estate-portfolioDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… officials need to be fiscally cautious and examine where they can limit spending to stay under the cap,” DiNapoli said. … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentGreen Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
Green Best Practices: How Local Governments can Reduce Energy Cost and Minimize Impact on Global Climate Change
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/researchbrief_green.pdfOpinion 89-16
… FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise … to pay for the publication of a fire department or company newsletter, the moneys may be expended by the treasurer for … expended to pay for the publication of a fire department newsletter. Sections 9104 and 9105 of the Insurance Law, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16Monroe County - Financial Condition (2018M-179)
… and cash flow in all funds. Develop a sustainable plan to phase out the general fund’s subsidizing of the solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/12/07/monroe-county-financial-condition-2018m-179State Health Department Unnecessarily Paid over $1 Billion for Patients Covered by Private Insurance
… in the state Department of Health's payment system and other problems led to over a billion dollars in … said. "The department needs to improve its procedures and stop this waste of taxpayer money." Medicaid, a federal, … insurance during January of 2018. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-health-department-unnecessarily-paid-over-1-billion-patients-covered-private-insuranceIV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… follow. Department Operations: Personal Service (PS): PS – Regular PS – Temporary Service PS – Holiday/Overtime Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… surprising how many important papers and legal documents you can accumulate over a lifetime. Having everything in order … to you. But what information will they need, and what will be expected of them? This presentation can help guide you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 53
… on how to process credit adjustments for both open and closed POs, as well guidance to all agencies on how to record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/53-purchase-requisitions-and-purchase-ordersOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersSecurity Self-Assessment: Questions – Information Technology Governance
… and SLAs for IT services specify the level of service to be provided by the vendor and specific remedies if those … passwords? Yes No N/A Describe expectations and how those expectations are communicated: 7f Have password … No N/A Who monitors the accounts? How often are online accounts monitored? Wireless Network 9a Are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/security-self-assessment-questionsDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Confront Tough Fiscal Outlook as Washington Moves to Cut Health Care Spending
… New York City Health + Hospitals (H+H) will see pressure on key sources of revenue … provides.” H+H provides health care through 11 acute care hospitals, five post-acute care (i.e., skilled nursing) … 2025. Without federal action to further delay these cuts, hospitals will bear their impact, with further cuts scheduled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-confront-tough-fiscal-outlook-washington-moves-cut-health-care-spendingCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints (2018-S-58) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Rent Administration is appropriately accounting for and collecting fines (civil penalties) for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s58-response.pdfFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (2017-S-2)
To determine if the State Commission of Correction (Commission) is fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s2.pdfEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… basic planning steps were performed. For example, a risk assessment was not conducted timely to help identify … State oversight inquiries. Complete an overall risk assessment of ITS and incorporate it into the new FY 2016-17 … ITS officials indicated that a formal risk assessment is currently underway. Such assessment should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages around the state,” DiNapoli said. … have received $1.4 billion (18.7 percent) less than they did during the same period in 2019. Table: Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-july