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DiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November … to struggle during the COVID19 pandemic even before the latest surge in cases with 169700 fewer jobs in November than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: NYC Finances Continue To Benefit From Better Than Projected Revenue but Spending Pressures Remain
… The city’s surplus, which was $6.1 billion entering FY 2023, is estimated at $4.4 billion entering FY 2025. FY 2024 … to grow. For example, the city announced in August 2023 that nearly $10 billion in additional spending was … New York Fiscal Tracking Tools and Reports New York City Contract Spending Trends Fiscal Cliffs Dashboard Asylum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-finances-continue-benefit-better-projected-revenue-spending-pressures-remainOversight of Undistributed Child Support Funds
… districts to effectively reduce undistributed child support balances and initiate the process that would allow … Social Security Act requires states to operate child support programs. Child support programs help enhance the well-being of children in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/09/oversight-undistributed-child-support-fundsOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… March 22, 2017. Background OCFS regulates and supervises child welfare services, including foster care and adoption, … welfare services, including voluntary agencies (VAs) and local Departments of Social Services (counties). These … visits and no record that background checks for criminal history and/or child abuse history were done for foster home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… and $284 billion in December 2020. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) of 2021, signed into law in March 2021, added … 5.5% $136,369 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 20,054 4.1% … 13,147 2.7% $1,041,936,351 2.0% $79,253 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 3,736 0.8% $275,349,343 0.5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021Medicaid Program: Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16.pdfRural New York: Challenges and Opportunities
This report focuses on the challenges commonly faced by rural New Yorkers. Ten rural counties—Allegany, Chenango, Delaware, Essex, Greene, Hamilton, Lewis, Schuyler, Sullivan, and Wyoming—were selected as representative of rural New York.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/challenges-faced-by-rural-new-york.pdfMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16-response.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… are $3.2 billion lower than last year, as he released the State Cash Report for August. DiNapoli noted state tax … of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by the state Division of Budget (DOB), … $97.2 million, or 7.8 percent, below those a year earlier. All Funds spending through August totaled $64.3 billion, down …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… enhance the natural, ecological, historic, cultural, and recreational resources of New York State. This system includes over 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches, and more. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information Technology … of both contracts and other purchases, including those for IT services provided by consultants and contract staff. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followTown of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alden (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) prepared and … Determine whether the Town of Alden Town Town Supervisor Supervisor prepared and maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105XI.2.B Contract Numbering – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has defined certain formatting requirements for New York State Contract Identifiers to ensure that contract information contained in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) can be accurately … The New York State Office of the State Comptroller OSC has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2b-contract-numberingDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… the early epicenter of the COVID‑19 outbreak in the United States, the construction industry in the downstate area … jobs due to the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 was the states worst annual decline in the industry in more than 25 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineA Review of Capital Needs at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
OSC’s inflated estimate of the MTA’s capital repair needs, based on the MTA’s 2013 TYNA, suggests $69 billion was needed over the 10-year period covering two capital programs from 2015 through 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2024.pdfAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfEcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdfAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2020-F-19) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f19-response.pdfDynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs submitted by Dynamic Center Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s3-response.pdf