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Older Adults in New York City: Demographic and Service Trends
Throughout the nation, the 65 and older population saw large growth over the past two decades as the baby boomer generation entered this age group.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/report-22-2025.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfEconomic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdfTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n1.pdfHigher Education in New York : Evaluating Competitiveness and Identifying Challenges
New York’s higher education sector is facing challenges, including a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-nys.pdfA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area, April 2022
During this high inflationary period, increases in the NYC metro area have been less than those nationally and in other large metropolitan areas; nevertheless, price increases appear poised to outstrip earnings growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/inflation-nyc-metropolitan-area.pdfOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the 480/480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State's forest ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51.pdfGreen and Growing: Employment Opportunities in New York's Sustainable Economy
In 2019, New York State enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the State’s latest and most ambitious endeavor to reduce the negative environmental and public health impacts of energy use.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/green-jobs-in-new-york.pdfIssues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Administration for Children’s Services
Issues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Administration for Children’s Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/acs-issue-brief.pdfIssues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Homeless Services
Issues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Homeless Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/dhs-issue-brief.pdfIssues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Environmental Protection
Issues Facing New York City’s Agencies: Department of Environmental Protection
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/dep-issue-brief.pdfNew Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (2021M-30)
Determine whether New Lebanon Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over network user accounts to prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-lebanon-central-2021-30.pdfNew York State Procurement Bulletin the Procurement Record and Checklist
New York State Procurement Bulletin the Procurement Record and Checklist
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/guidance/pdf/Procureguideline.pdfNew Lebanon Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-37)
Determine whether the New Lebanon Central School District (District) used its resources to maintain a website that provided the public with transparent and comprehensive financial information.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/new-lebanon-central-school-district-s9-19-37.pdfNew York State’s Personal Income Tax Check-Off Programs, February 2021
New York taxpayers’ choices for making charitable donations through check-offs on their State Personal Income Tax returns continue to grow.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-check-off-programs-sfy-2019-20.pdfThe Paycheck Protection Program in New York City: What's Next?
The Paycheck Protection Program in New York City: What's Next?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2021.pdfTuition Assistance Program – New York College of Health Professions (2016-T-4)
To determine whether New York College of Health Professions complied with Education Law and Education Regulations when certifying students for financial aid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16t4_0.pdf