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DiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… situations like shootings, according to an audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York … of the State Education Department (SED), which oversees safety planning for schools. Alarmingly, two schools did not have district-wide safety plans even though plans were mandated nearly 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… of a defined benefit plan , also known as a traditional pension plan. Defined benefit plans provide several … greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service requirements established by your retirement plan, you will receive a monthly pension payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli said a … and alleviate short-term pressure for operators from taxes, loan payments or related fees, so that operations may … New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Town of Freetown - Records and Reports (2018M-213)
… the Supervisors maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records and reports to allow the Board to properly manage the Town’s finances. Key Findings The … accurate and uptodate accounting records and reports to allow Board to properly manage Towns finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-freetown-records-and-reports-2018m-213DiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), … helping households obtain food, would increase costs to state governments, limit eligibility and reduce the value of future benefits according to a new report by State … Proposed federal changes to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… of the New York City Department of Homeless Services’ (DHS) efforts to make capital improvements to shelters. The … has put money toward fixing shelters, but it’s clear that DHS doesn’t provide the necessary oversight to ensure repairs … in the city, including 53 owned by the city, subject to DHS oversight. Over the years, a significant number have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168)
… and uniform tax exemption policies. The Board cannot verify two projects’ self-reported and calculated revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/08/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Throop – Oversight of the Supervisor’s Cash Collections and Disbursements (2022M-172)
… Supervisor and Town Board (Board) ensured cash assets in the Supervisor’s custody were properly collected and disbursed. Key Findings The … did not properly collect and disburse cash assets in his custody, nor did the Board ensure the Supervisor … Town Supervisor and Town Board Board ensured cash assets in the Supervisors custody were properly collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/03/town-throop-oversight-supervisors-cash-collections-and-disbursements-2022m-172DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… Technology $1.1 million with Deloitte and Touche LLP for information technology risk assessment services. Long … Service Commission $1 million with Spiegel & McDiarmid LLP as outside counsel for litigation. Department of State – … state’s Health Benefit Exchange. $20.9 million to KPMG LLP for NYS Health Care Reform Act performance audits. Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015Opinion 89-34
… County Law, §209), it is our opinion that, as a necessary incident to its oversight and control responsibilities, where … the superintendent, it is our opinion that, as a necessary incident to the board's authority to make an inquiry into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-34Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-360
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 Salary Increases for Judges, Justices and New York City … the Commission has recommended that effective April 1, 2026 all NYS Judges receive a salary increase of 2% of their … Effective Date Check Date Administration 1 Current 03/26/2026 04/08/2026 Eligibility Criteria: Judges, Justices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-360-april-2026-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2363.1
… Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 2363 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and instructions for processing letters received for the outreach and … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with information and instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23631-outreach-and-escheatment-2024-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2413.1
… may occur and to clarify when a second notification letter is required. The Effective Date to use when submitting Earnings Code OVH has also been updated. This Bulletin Supersedes … Bulletin 2413 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with revised policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/24131-revised-policies-and-procedures-addressing-overpaymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2421
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2026 CSEA LLS payment, eligibility changes due to … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2421-april-2026-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringNew York State Pension Fund Sets 2040 Net Zero Carbon Emissions Target
… valued at an estimated $226 billion, has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. This process … in energy sector companies, using minimum standards to assess transition readiness and climate-related investment … valued at an estimated $226 billion has adopted a goal to transition its portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/new-york-state-pension-fund-sets-2040-net-zero-carbon-emissions-targetFederal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 – Federal Funding and New York
… New York lost approximately 8,500 federal government jobs between January and December 2025, a decline of 7.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employment-loss-ny-2025The Tourism Industry in New York City
… in tourism came to an end, and the number of visitors to New York City fell by 67 percent to 22.3 million (from 66.6 … domestic travelers also made up 80 percent of visitors to New York City. However, business and international travelers … degree. In 2019, the number of tourists visiting New York City had almost tripled in the 28 years since 1991, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityNew Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfLocal Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
Local Sales Tax Growth in 2017 Highest in Four Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-2017-highest-in-four-years.pdf