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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… number of job gains since April and a lower number of net jobs lost since February 2020 than New York City. Excluding … City, New York State has regained more than half of the jobs lost in February and March. New York City has regained just more than a third of its jobs lost since February 2020. Source: NYS Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
The Superintendent did not properly safeguard and account for fuel inventory The Superintendent also did not realize that he needed to safeguard fuel monitor fuel usage or oversee the Highway Department Clerks Clerk work related to the fuel system Due to the lack of controls and oversight of f
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54Oxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … District officials did not properly identify all potable water outlets for sampling or exemption as required by NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… , “by the year 2030, approximately 71.5 million baby boomers will be over age 65 and will need services and … commitment to equality of access, ensuring that a broader range of residents have the same opportunities to participate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search … State Comptroller DiNapoli today announced the launch of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… local collections in 2021 are up 18.8%, or nearly $1.5 billion, over the first six months of 2020. Such results, … revenue generated by marketplace and nexus vendors was 4.5%, below the 5.4% average for counties in the rest of the state in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… pass-through entity tax and the authorization for mobile sports betting. The Executive Budget includes revenue actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and culture, has avoided many of the challenges faced … enhance economic development, build desirable destinations for visitors, and provide a high quality of life for its residents.” “This “snapshot” of our city is another …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … in this year’s budget. My concern continues to be for New York to achieve long-term structural budget balance. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2239
… Adjusted Hire Date: OSC has developed an ORP/VDC Breaks Calculator and comprehensive ORP/VDC Breaks in Service Job … agencies with the breaks in service calculation. The calculator should be used by agencies when calculating breaks … Job Aid contains step-by-step instructions for using the calculator and submitting the results to OSC for review. Both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2239-calculating-projected-366-day-completion-date-andor-projected-7-yearOperational Advisory No. 33
… account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, Shipping. Account code 55220 which was previously titled Shipping has been … 55203 will be phased out in SFY 2023-24 and account code 55220 should be used for any shipping expenses. Account … of account codes 55203 Postage and 55220 Shipping Account code 55220 which was previously titled Shipping has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… fiscal discipline and maximum transparency will be key going forward. The costs for skyrocketing shelter demand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… layouts on the attachment. The changes will be bolded in gray. (See Attachment 1) Effective Date The processing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Forms and Templates
… Analysis of Monthly Cash Receipts and Disbursements [pdf] Analysis of Monthly Disbursements and Debt Services [pdf] Audit Committee Charter Template … - Form AC971 [pdf] For use by counties, towns, villages and cities having a population of less than 125,000 … Forms and Templates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/forms-and-templatesCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… officials have not routinely submitted claims for third-party insurer reimbursement for inpatient medical services. … by the County’s DSS. Consider contacting an inmate’s third party healthcare provider upon incarceration to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Cost-Saving Ideas: Legal Requirements
… CostSaving Ideas Legal Requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-legal-requirementsTown of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… three of its major operating funds but repeatedly relied on transfers from the general fund and appropriations of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Legal Topics and Approvals
… Advisory Legal Opinions Local Debt Refunding: Procedures for Seeking … Request these publications from the Division of Legal Services at (518) 474-5586: Application Forms for … Law, §103 (March, 2010): A research paper discussing the legal requirements in connection with competitive bidding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsEssential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… elements that should be included in a travel and conference policy. The following list details the … Rates An effective and easy way to ensure that travel and conference expenses stay within reasonable limits is to adopt … funds. An effective and easy way to ensure that travel and conference expenses stay within reasonable limits is to adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elementsVII.10.D Cash Advance Payment Types – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… It is in the State’s best interest to use cost effective payment methods and to avoid the expenses associated with the State’s traditional voucher payment process. State agency managers are required to develop and implement small dollar payment procedures using one of the following preferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-types