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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from … of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and employment is still more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels. In February 2021, total non-farm employment in New York increased only slightly, by a net of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021Mount Vernon City School District – Procurement of Natural Gas (2019M-91)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District (District) Board and … Determine whether the Mount Vernon City School District District Board and District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/15/mount-vernon-city-school-district-procurement-natural-gas-2019m-91Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the Capital District Transportation … and properly approved. Our audit period was April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013. Background The Capital District … was created in 1970 as a public benefit corporation, to provide transportation services in the Capital District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-1Office of Children and Family Services - Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program (2016-S-39)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has adequate controls in place to ensure that money provided to selected community...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16s39.pdfSecurities Coordinating Committee
… the Comptroller prepares a forward issuance calendar that is released near the beginning of each calendar quarter and … updated frequently. Since the information on the calendar is supplied by the participating organizations and is subject to change without notice, questions about any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committeeOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (2020-S-45) 180-Day Response
To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s45-responses.pdfOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (2020-S-45)
To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s45.pdfDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today by … state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s report noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 … sector, grew by more than 10,000 jobs over the period. The report revealed the largest job losses of any sector during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyClaims Auditing – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… it should entail a thorough and deliberate examination to determine that the claim is a legal obligation and a … body or official is supplied with sufficient information to make that determination. When auditing claims, the … not for a legitimate purpose include: Gifts and donations to private entities in violation of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/claims-auditingUtica City School District – Financial Condition (2013M-341)
… period July 1, 2011 through March 31, 2013. Background The Utica City School District is a small city school district whose boundaries are the same as the City of Utica in Oneida County. The District is governed by the Board … Utica City School District Financial Condition 2013M341 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/28/utica-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-341Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… rise in opioid-related deaths, which grew by almost 300 percent between 2010 and 2020 to comprise 85 percent of … Orange 450 111 404,525 Ulster 200 109 182,951 Dutchess 300 101 297,112 Monroe 750 99 755,160 Rockland 325 96 339,227 … Lawrence 100 93 108,051 Jefferson 100 86 116,295 Suffolk 1,300 85 1,526,344 Broome 150 76 197,240 Queens 1,625 70 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Buildings (2018-S-62) OGS has developed targets and plans to contribute toward EO 88 and complied with the guidelines. … identified. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): New York City Transit: Selected Safety and Security … not performed within the scheduled frequency levels set by MTA’s New York City Transit unit. Transit did not establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0Compliance With Executive Order 88 - Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (2018-S-62)
To determine if OGS has developed targets and plans to effectively meet its contributions toward Executive Order 88 (EO 88) and complied with EO 88 Guidelines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18s62.pdfContributing Toward Your Retirement – State Police Plan
… the annuity you receive would be treated as taxable income, however because you made post-tax contributions, a … of your refund, and you may also be subject to a tax penalty. Please read the election form carefully before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/contributing-toward-your-retirementCommunity Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… of functions, including administration and emergency repair (see Figure 1). Impact The City’s planned subsidy to … projects, Local Law 11 façade improvements and to repair damage caused by Hurricane Ida and Hurricane Sandy. In … about 95 percent of HPD’s planned costs for emergency repair programs to correct hazardous housing conditions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grantState Agencies Bulletin No. P-728
OT Calc After 4/22/92 for Certain PS&T Emp
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-728.pdfDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The MTA’s security equipment is vital to riders’ personal safety and critical to Transit … and incidents of crime,” DiNapoli said. “The subway is an environment that demands CCTVs and other devices get … equipment—cleaning, testing and inspecting—to ensure it is working properly and to prevent failures. Auditors looked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderContributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Tier 2 and 3 (Article 11) Members You are not required to contribute toward your retirement. However, you can make … You can contribute any whole percentage from 1 percent to 10 percent. Voluntary contributions are taken after taxes. … a portion of your pension would be non-taxable. To begin making voluntary contributions, complete an Election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirement