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DiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… with more than half of renters and more than a third of homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 income … in 2000 to 50.6 percent in 2012, while the percentage of homeowners above the affordability level rose from 26.4 in … As of 2012, nearly 28 percent of renters and 15 percent of homeowners paid housing costs that were at least half of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments … taxes,” DiNapoli said. “As local governments adapt to changing circumstances, my office will continue to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthCUNY Bulletin No. CU-737
… of New York (CUNY) agencies of the automatic system termination of employees who have not received a paycheck … who should not be included in the automatic system termination program. Affected Employees Employees who have … system terminations have been processed: NHRP770 – Prior Termination Report This report identifies all employees with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-737-2022-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to … on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions February 3, … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… (Superintendent) properly safeguard and account for fuel inventory? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – September 24, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A town may maintain fuel tanks for fueling town equipment and vehicles and may … agree to authorize other municipal entities to purchase fuel from the town. A superintendent is responsible for …
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)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Oxford Academy and Central School District (District) officials identify, … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … for sampling or exemption as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We …
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)
… serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , … Yorkers, have some form of disability. 3 Physical barriers to accessibility may exclude individuals with disabilities … programs and services and have physical access to the facilities where those programs and services are …
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
… losses at major employers such as restaurants, hotels and retail stores. There is no doubt the recovery of New York … of the construction, office, securities, restaurant, retail, tourism, and the arts, entertainment and recreation … number of diners for the restaurant subsector, and vacancy rates for the office sector. Key information and trends …
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
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . Sales tax collections during this period grew by just over … of the state, much of which had begun to see increasing sales tax collections starting as soon as the third quarter …
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
… $2.4 billion in SFY 2022-23 and $900 million in SFY 2023-24. The most significant are the proposed acceleration of the … before returning to near pre-pandemic levels by SFY 2023-24. The Executive Budget also proposes $31.2 billion in total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetCUNY Bulletin No. CU-874
… of New York (CUNY) agencies of the automatic system termination of employees who have not received a paycheck … who should not be included in the automatic system termination program. Affected Employees: CUNY employees who … Job Data records terminated by the OSC Automatic System Termination program: Payroll Status: Active Comp Rate Code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-874-2026-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1947
… 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 442 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1947-april-2019-april-2020-and-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pefDiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… largely been curtailed, such as distributing large sums of money outside of the budget process, have once again appeared in this … on how that goal will be reached.” Based on the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) spending and receipt estimates included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingOperational Advisory No. 33
… Subject : GFO Updates – Postage/Shipping account codes Guidance : The Office of the State … account codes 55203, Postage and 55220, Shipping. Account code 55220 which was previously titled Shipping has been … for the use of account codes 55203 Postage and 55220 Shipping Account code 55220 which was previously titled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… pressures from this influx have grown beyond the city’s ability to manage without a comprehensive federal policy … budget shortfall in FY 2025 to reach $7.9 billion in FY 2027, with cumulative gaps for the three-year period adding … risks that could drive these gaps higher through FY 2027. Absent a recession, there is the potential for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loomState Agencies Bulletin No. 296
… Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. Payroll Data Transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/296-revised-data-capture-files-nhrp-716-and-nhrp-517Cattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Inmate Healthcare (2013M-123)
… was to examine the County’s internal controls over inmate healthcare for the period January 1, 2011, through December … The Sheriff’s Office is responsible for administering healthcare services for County jail inmates. Certain costs … Findings During 2011, the County paid $230,686 for inmate healthcare services for inpatient and outpatient care. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/06/28/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-inmate-healthcare-2013m-123Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… three funds individually, they maintained a consolidated checking account for the combined funds and paid for large … included in the budget for each fund. Consider separate checking accounts for each operating fund or require a … up to date, and should request and review monthly budget status reports. Consider long-term trends and needs when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Essential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… rates. The United States General Services Administration (GSA) publishes rates for lodging and meals that federal … reservations. Federal rates are readily available at the GSA website and are usually updated at least once a year. By … their personal vehicles for business reasons. Like the GSA rates, this rate can be used as a general guide in …
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
… the required documentation. Petty Cash (Advance Account Code 59001) The petty cash advance account can be used for … permitted. The amount of each change fund should remain constant and be withheld at the close of each day from the … on an imprest basis; i.e., the cash is replenished for the exact amount of the expenditures reported. Caution should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10d-cash-advance-payment-types