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Homeownership Rates in New York
In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/homeownership-rates-in-ny.pdfFranziska Racker Centers, Inc. dba Racker: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-5) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Franziska Racker Centers, Inc. dba Racker (Racker) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s5-response.pdfStreet Construction-Related Permits (2020-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application requirements and permit conditions, including completing the project by the scheduled permit expiration date. We also determined whether DOT...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n6.pdfKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s13-response.pdfNYC Health + Hospitals Check-Up: The Impact of COVID-19
NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and New York City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers within the five boroughs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2022.pdfCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6.pdf2020 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education
In 2020, OSC completed 10 audits of preschool special education providers' expenses submitted to SED. These audits cumulatively identified over $4.4 million in recommended disallowances, or more than 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of $139.3 million for the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2020.pdfOversight of Provider Consolidated Fiscal Reports – Independent Living, Inc. (2019-S-60) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health ensures that costs reported by providers such as Independent Living, Inc. on Consolidated Fiscal Reports are allowable, properly calculated, and adequately documented in accordance with Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2020-19s60-response.pdfAccounting and Reporting Update
This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-accounting-and-reporting-update-042926.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “New York is in a better position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies and the projects … private businesses are being adequately scrutinized prior to receiving public support and that communities can recoup … benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915DiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… records for population, business and job growth, according to an economic report released today by New York State … service providers with helpful information as they work to continue The Bronx's revival." "The Bronx has seen … Woodlawn and Wakefield) . "As more people continue to move into the Bronx, affordable housing availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… in credit card debt at $58.2 billion in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … capita balances rose by more than 14 percent through 2017 to $3,710, nearly 20 percent above the national average. In … of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging consequences," DiNapoli said. "Experts say …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today … enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect … “New York’s rainy day reserves are at low levels compared to many states and the use of temporary resources to meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… For additional terms and descriptions, refer to the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) website … of net assets by the government, which is applicable to a future reporting period. It has a negative effect on net … of net assets by the government, which is applicable to a future reporting period. It has a positive effect on net …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportSecurities Coordinating Committee
… Order of the Governor in 1977 and expanded in 1983 to coordinate the scheduling of debt offerings by the State, … supplied by the participating organizations and is subject to change without notice, questions about any particular bond sale should be directed to the issuing agency. Member organizations include: Battery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/securities-coordinating-committeeAccount Authorization Form
… your Account Authorization Form notarized and submit it to OSC within 14 days. The form includes detailed processing … your Account Authorization Form notarized and submit it to OSC within fourteen days The form includes detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/account-authorization-formOpinion 90-7
… for the benefit of the city. You ask whether, pursuant to Public Officers Law, §18, a city may indemnify the members … authorizes certain "public entities", including cities, to defend and indemnify public officers and employees in any … as follows: 2. The provisions of this section shall apply to any public entity: * * * * (b) where the governing body of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-7Opinion 90-37
… the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sales (authority of village to accept offer lower than highest offer) VILLAGES -- Real Property (authority to sell for less than highest offer) VILLAGE LAW, §1-102(1): … although lawful, is objectionable or less desirable to the community. It may, however, accept a lower offer if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37Opinion 2008-6
… rate divisor and, therefore, hourly rate divisor used to make that calculation are changed, the police commissioner is entitled to a corresponding benefit. The daily rate divisor and, consequently, hourly rate divisor used to calculate the cash value upon retirement of accumulated, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Opinion 2009-2
… LAW § 209-q (13) (a): When a town proposes or is required to issue indebtedness to finance a water improvement, the town must obtain the … total estimated cost of the improvement, including amounts to be financed both by the issuance of obligations and from … threshold in Town Law 209q 13 a which triggers the need to obtain the State Comptrollers approval for a town water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0