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Local Government Contact Management System (LGCMS)
OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-gov-contact-management-system-081924.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8-response.pdfNew York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfUpdate on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8)
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8.pdfSupplemental Report on the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget (As Amended by the Governor)
This report details provisions of the New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget proposal, as amended, and is a supplement to the Office of the State Comptroller’s “New York State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget Review” that was published in February 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2022-23.pdfReview of the State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget
The State Fiscal Year 2022-23 Executive Budget represents the first budget in modern times that is projected by the Division of the Budget to remain in balance throughout the Financial Plan period, including one additional year beyond the typical four-year forecast period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-review-2022-23.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2021
On November 30, 2021, the City released its seventh budgetary update since the COVID-19 pandemic began, its modified November 2021 financial plan. The City’s finances have experienced considerable fluctuation throughout this time, fueled by volatility in everything from employment to federal aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2022.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfDiNapoli: New York's Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Fixing
… that can result in public health threats, property damage or inconvenience for residents and businesses. New York needs to significantly invest in this area, or we're going to suffer the consequences. Unfortunately, … and agricultural and storm water runoff. Aging pipes or other structural problems can cause corrosion of materials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-drinking-water-infrastructure-needs-fixingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… growth since the end of the 2008-09 recession, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state grew by $439 million, or 3 percent, from 2013 to 2014. In 2013, the growth rate was 5.2 percent. New York’s … in monitoring their revenues and spending and be ready to tighten their belts should this slowdown continue.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with … this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… in the Hispanic and Latino communities: José Alvarado, Westchester County Legislator, District 17 Yadira … Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) Westchester Chapter, AFL-CIO and Executive Vice President, … DiNapoli and event honorees. L to R: José Alvarado, Westchester County Legislator District 17; Maria Kercado, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersOpinion 94-19
… this constitutional amendment were implemented by chapter 201 of the Laws of 1994, which also is effective January 1, 1994. Among other changes, chapter 201 amended Local Finance Law, §57.00(e) with respect to the … also Local Finance Law, §21.00[d], as amended by chapter 201, with respect to bonds on which interest is compounded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Opinion 89-23
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at less than fair and adequate … LAW, §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall … board of trustees of a village ... may sell, transfer or lease to or exchange with any municipal corporation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with … this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonOpinion 88-42
… villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax Law, §1262. Specifically, in that … villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax Law 1262 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally. 1 In addition, the national share of people … was 7.6 percentage points higher than for those who do not have a disability in 2022, a disparity that is also greater …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilities