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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… the rate has been below 10 percent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point … decline. Unfortunately, a deeper dive into the Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals troubling context: New York … August (based on preliminary figures), while the number of individuals officially considered unemployed declined by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a Climate Action Plan to protect and invest the assets of the $210 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate … Thomas P DiNapoli today released a Climate Action Plan to protect and invest the assets of the $210 billion New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s latest … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced results of the New York State Common Retirement Funds latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policieseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance … members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their proposal, eBay had just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when … its board. Within months of receiving the proposal, eBay increased the number of women on its board and revised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with requirements. Auditors found that … were implemented, one was partially implemented, and one was not implemented. City University of New York: … improper (did not comply with CUNY, state or city policies and procedures) or were unsupported. New York State Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0NY Common Retirement Fund Announces New Measures to Protect State Pension Fund From Climate Risk and Invest in Climate Solutions
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict its investments in eight integrated oil and gas companies, including Exxon Mobil Corp., after a review of the companies’ readiness to transition to a low-carbon … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will restrict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-common-retirement-fund-announces-new-measures-protect-state-pension-fund-climate-risk-and-investDiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… employment, followed by educational services (9.9%) and retail trade (8.6%). The average annual pay across all jobs … the next two largest sectors – educational services and retail trade – combined (1.8 million). Retail trade, while still the third-largest sector in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2370
… only ) and begin the academy between 05/01/2025 – 03/31/2026. The new employee must graduate from the Training … with an effective date of 5/29/2025, the end date of 5/28/2026 should not be inserted into Additional Pay until Institution Pay Period 5L in FY 2026-2027.) To aid agencies in identifying employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2370-new-sign-bonus-eligible-employees-department-corrections-and-communityOpinion 2003-5
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … of the cancer, constitutes presumptive evidence that it was incurred in the performance and discharge of his or … may be entitled to as a member of the System. Accordingly, it is our opinion that the line-of-duty presumption in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… Evaluations (Report 2019-S-48 ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to … associated projects. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance programs, including both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing (Follow-Up)
… Consultants and Contract Staffing (Report 2018-S-38 ). About the Program The Office of Information Technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/08/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffing-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-333
… 2023 using Earnings Codes RGS , RGO , RRS , and ADJ . Do not include monies that will be calculated by the payroll … Judges or Justices who meet the following criteria and who do not appear on any of the exception listings: Judges or … Status of Active or Leave With Pay on 12/22/2022 and who do not have a status change or change in salary through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-333-2023-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. We performed our audit pursuant to legislative … or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Article VI, Section 317 and Article … of administering these Acts, and assessing these costs on insurance carriers that issue policies or contracts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/19/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-twoDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … to the student's home, phone calls or emails to the parent or guardian if absences continued, and eventually a … from SED officials is included in the final report, which can be found online at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Overpayments for Medicare Part … through Medicare Advantage Plans. From a judgmental sample of 89 claims identified as high-risk, totaling $1,325,452, … also found improvements are needed to the Department of Health’s automated claims processing and payment system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsStreet Construction-Related Permits (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street Construction-Related Permits (Report 2020-N-6 ). About … roadway construction permits that cover activities such as street openings, sidewalk construction, and installation of canopies over sidewalks. Street opening permits are required for excavations or other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/street-construction-related-permits-followOpinion 88-31
… and a trial ensue, depending on the evidence, the accused can be found guilty of some or all of the charges in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-31Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… damage to its transportation systems and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding; and whether the plans were tested/updated and the weather-related equipment … both B&T and Bus Operations developed several weather plans/procedures that can be activated for extreme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: MTA's Plan to Pull Trash Cans Didn't Make Stations Cleaner
… experiment to reduce exposed trash and rats in subway stations by getting rid of trash receptacles showed little … "There's no doubt that removing garbage cans from subway stations saved work and possibly some money for the MTA," … goals of improving straphangers' experience and making stations cleaner and there's no evidence it reduced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mtas-plan-pull-trash-cans-didnt-make-stations-cleanerSafety of Seized Dogs (Follow-Up)
… does not have an official identification tag while not on the owner’s premises; or is licensed but not in control of or on the property of the owner or custodian and is believed to … an unsatisfactory rating. Our initial report, issued on April 16, 2018, determined the Department was adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/safety-seized-dogs-follow