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Existential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
The pandemic caused a dramatic drop in riders and ridership revenue for transit systems across the country, and the MTA was hit particularly hard.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-fiscal-pressures.pdfWallace Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-126)
… competitive methods to purchase a used 2008 brush truck (mini pumper) that cost $175,000. As a result, officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/04/04/wallace-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-126State Agencies Bulletin No. 1496
… of the retroactive April 2015 PEF Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed … Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit - BU 05 who meet the eligibility … the 2015-2016 Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, provides for an April 2015 salary increase of two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1496-april-2015-public-employees-federation-pef-retroactive-salary-increaseFiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities - Three Year Review
This report examines and summarizes notable trends in the fiscal scores of all New York counties, cities, towns and villages regardless of their fiscal year end
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/threeyearsfsms0916.pdfProgram Oversight and Monitoring of the Maximus Contract for the New York State of Health (Insurance Marketplace) Customer Service Center (2015-S-80), 90-Day Response
The objective of our audit was to determine whether the Department is providing sufficient oversight to ensure that Maximus is implementing the contract as inte
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15s80-response.pdfTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselic’s … The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselics …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fImproper Medicaid Payments to Hospitals for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Services for Recipients Enrolled in Managed Care (2023-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to hospitals for outpatient services that were erroneously billed as inpatient services for recipients enrolled in managed care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s23-response.pdfManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Management and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles ( 2020-S-31 ). Background New … To assess the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followNew York City Employment Trends, February 2020
New York City is benefiting from the longest and largest job expansion since the end of World War II.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2020.pdfOpinion 91-10
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as meaning ad valorem … -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10Apalachin Fire District – Oversight of Financial Operations (2013M-25)
… investment, and code of ethics policies, as required by statute. The Board also has ensured that procedures … and reporting were developed. The Treasurer submitted monthly financial reports to the Board and has filed the … the claims, and the Board minutes indicate the approval to pay these claims. The Board contracts with an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/05/10/apalachin-fire-district-oversight-financial-operations-2013m-25Hunter-Tannersville Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the School District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2010 through … 2012-13, the District’s unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance has exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-376Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s13-response.pdfOpinion 96-9
… §207-m when collective bargaining agreement provides for signing incentive for highest ranking subordinate) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (signing incentive as constituting base salary for purposes of … Law, §207-m) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-m: Whether a signing incentive provided for by the terms of a collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street’s 2021 Bonuses Set a New Record
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2021 grew to … high, according to annual estimates released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The estimated … Russia wages an inexcusable war on Ukraine’s freedom. In New York, we won’t get back to our pre-COVID economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2021-bonuses-set-new-recordState Agencies Bulletin No. 2055
… 2022 CSEA Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … between the State of New York and CSEA, provides for payment of performance advances on October 1 to eligible … Salary Schedule (currently in effect), are eligible for the October 2022 CSEA Performance Advance provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2055-october-2022-civil-service-employees-association-csea-performanceDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… risks to safety," DiNapoli said. "While the Department of Buildings deserves credit for taking steps to address the … that the elevators they ride in are safe." DiNapoli’s audit looked at work done by certified elevator inspectors … to perform the annual inspections required of the city’s 71,000 elevators. Auditors and DOB inspectors accompanied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-39
… Listing) that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step payment and to provide instructions for submitting transactions for eligible employees. OSC is no longer automatically … Listing that lists potentially eligible employees for the Merit Step …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-39-april-2009-public-employees-federation-pef-and-rentSUNY Bulletin No. SU-376
… implemented the 2022-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and UUP, provides for a July 2025 increase in … $4,000 $2,000 Earnings Code LOC – NYC (Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens and Richmond counties) and Nassau, Suffolk, … Bulletin No. 1786 – Non-Negotiated and/or Undeliverable New York State Payroll Checks. Checks issued to eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-376-july-2025-increase-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson