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DiNapoli: Many NYC Senior Citizens Remaining Too Long on DFTA Wait Lists for Services
… seniors are waiting months on the New York City Department for the Aging’s (DFTA) client wait lists to get critical … to ensure they complied with the agency’s standards for delivering services to seniors. A random sample of 53 … instances where providers failed to meet DFTA’s standards for delivering timely services to 18 of the clients (34%). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-many-nyc-senior-citizens-remaining-too-long-dfta-wait-lists-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2169
… should be accurately and timely completed, and submitted for any personal services which include income earned while … states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the … These changes are intended to end any treaty benefits for a subsequent calendar year when the current Form 8233 has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2169-new-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… be shoring up their budgets now so they are prepared for any downturn in the economy.” DiNapoli’s report found: … are still recovering. Three Quarters of Counties See Increases: Forty-three of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the third quarter of 2023, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 2286
… should be accurately and timely completed, and submitted for any personal services which include income earned while … states that an employee must complete a separate Form 8233 for each: Tax year (being sure to specify the tax year in the … is run Switch the Form 8233 indicator from Yes to N/A, for Dependent Personal Services, Teaching, and Studying and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2286-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyDiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge
… New York City increased its expectations for its surplus in fiscal year (FY) 2025 to $2.34 billion, … New York City shore up its finances and close a budget gap for the coming fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “However, given … and economic policy choices, the city should be preparing for scenarios where all of its resources -- federal, state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emergeDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local governments closer to … revenue sources and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With pandemic aid coming to an end and … federal pandemic aid through a variety of programs in 2020, 2021 and 2022. The federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to … the end of June. However, although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices will not be mailed … budget is not passed or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State government is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… Purpose: As we prepare for enactment of the 2025-26 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible … and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the NYS budget be late and a budget extender bill is not passed. Affected Employees: All Employees* paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… DiNapoli’s report also found: The 19.5% unemployment rate for young Asian workers citywide is now more than double what … significantly higher than the national unemployment rate for young Asians. The unemployment rate for young Hispanic workers ticked up to 17.2% from 2023 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateRFP#0008 – Audit of OSC Internal Controls
… Request for Proposals Issued June 9, 2025 The Office of the State … other information as it becomes available, is available for download through the following links: Request for Proposals , in PDF Forms Only , in MS Word format …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfp0008Poland Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-20)
… Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing … have access to and could consume water from, were sampled for testing. Therefore, we determined 132 of the 176 (75 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/poland-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-20Review of the Enacted Budget: State Fiscal Year 2021-22
… greatly needed fiscal relief — all positive developments for the enactment of a new State Budget. The American Rescue … relies on substantial new resources from temporary tax increases, including a three-year increase to corporate … a historic amount of federal aid and new revenues from tax increases, the legalization of recreational marijuana, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/review-enacted-budget-state-fiscal-year-2021-22City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B23-6-6)
The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year are reasonable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/yonkers-city-b24-6-6.pdfReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up) (2024-F-5)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan Report (2021-S-15).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f5.pdfOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up) (30-Day Response)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f29-response.pdfChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/chautauqua-county-2023-111.pdfOSC's Annual Financial Report (AFR)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-annual-financial-report-120623.pdfOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up) (2023-F-29)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f29.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdfImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up) (2022-F-37)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report 2020-S-35).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f37.pdf