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City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B19-6-11)
… which expired in 2017, is settled. Key Recommendations Pass a resolution to raise water rates prior to the adoption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b19-6-11New York’s Paid Family Leave Program
… . 3 New York was the fourth state to offer family leave insurance — following California (2004), New Jersey (2009) … Financial Services (DFS) supervises and regulates all PFL insurance carriers. In addition, in collaboration with DFS, … through payroll deductions that employers use to pay for premiums on policies provided by participating insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-paid-family-leave-programDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms—the traditional measure of industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… industry is still continuing to write off toxic assets. It’s painfully obvious that 2009 will probably be another … have invested billions of dollars to stabilize the nation’s banks and financial institutions and there are plans to … to buy corporate jets, pay dividends or bonuses.” DiNapoli’s office estimates that the bonus pool paid by the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… of its clients." OPWDD provides significant long-term care and residential support services for New Yorkers. In New … or two vehicles assigned to each residence depending on how many clients it has. The agency uses the vehicles to … vehicles at least 33 times with suspended licenses. OPWDD does not analyze traffic violations and driving histories to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6,000 in cash from … a class D felony. Harper is due back in Saugerties Town Court on Dec. 10. “This individual broke her promise to … auditors found that Harper controlled all phases of the court’s cash collection process with little oversight by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cashDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. … tax, the City of Oneida came in at the highest at 30.9%. Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… filed against Crowdstrike, its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, centers on false statements made … up to the July 19, 2024, worldwide IT outage caused by the Austin, Texas-based company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1695.1
… School for the Deaf employees who qualify for the 15-Year Rule. These employees can defer up to $3,000 in addition to … 404 & 412 are not eligible to participate in the 15-Year Rule as determined by SUNY University-wide Benefits on … 403, & 413 are not eligible to participate in the 15-Year Rule as determined by CUNY Board of Trustees on November 23, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16951-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… report examining the performance of the state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to attract, … available, IDA projects reported a total of 644,080 full-time jobs, which reflects an increase of 199,943 jobs over the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, cumulative job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget
… includes new recurring spending for schools, mental health services, and health care, as well as resources for the Metropolitan Transportation … Income Tax (PIT). “The Enacted State Budget funds critical services, including fully funding Foundation Aid for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budgetImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Report … contained in our audit report Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutrition-followFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… boosted New York’s per capita balance of payments from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) … are likely to return, with New York giving more to Washington than it gets back. As our rebuilding process … federal funds to New York.” For every tax dollar paid to Washington, New York received $1.59, an increase from 91 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… alcohol and marijuana paraphernalia left out in a medical office and an administrator’s office, respectively. Such … complaints included allegations of poor care, lack of resident supervision, and dirty or poorly maintained … investigations with substantiated allegations, including a resident abusing another resident, call bells not working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from … plan is the organization’s recovery strategy. It can include, among other items deemed necessary by the … There are several steps entities can take to improve their chances of quickly recovering from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1448
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s annual record update process and provide data entry instructions for … deduction code in the employee’s General Deduction Data record. All information will roll up on the newly inserted … SRA/TDA deduction in the employee’s General Deduction Data record and override the Deduction Amount/Percent to reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1448-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tda