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DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… of which have never been more urgent." “The breadth and depth of poverty in the City of Rochester and elsewhere … “The report findings further evidence the breadth and depth of economic insecurity experienced by New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsEnforcement of Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… unit exceeds the development’s maximum income level, the building management adds a surcharge (ranging from 5 percent … and Finance to verify tenant incomes is accurate. Monitor building managers to ensure that self-reported income is verified and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial condition as cumulative four-year … of substantial new resources, including $15.2 billion in federal assistance and $17.3 billion from tax and other … The SFY 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan released in May by the state Division of Budget (DOB) totals $208.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and California Controller Yee Urge S.E.C. to Mandate Climate Change Disclosures
… In an op-ed on Politico.com, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and California State Controller Betty T. Yee today called on the Securities … In an oped on Politicocom New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and California State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-california-controller-yee-urge-sec-mandate-climate-changeDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high … at state agencies have increased by 38% since 2012, while the number of employees has declined by more than 10% at 10 major agencies. “As state government grappled with the impacts of the pandemic, overtime costs set a new record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Follow-Up)
… the appropriate International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code on its Medicaid claim to reflect the diagnosis. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-diagnosed-severe-malnutrition-followAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… in homeownership in New York. In 2023, the most recent year for which data are available, White homeownership rates … wealth, but many New Yorkers face barriers to buying a home,” DiNapoli said. “New York offers several programs to … in 2021, mortgages through SONYMA rose by 1.3% from State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021 to 2023. The number of mortgages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022, according to a report released today by … services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years in part due to the MTAs move to alternative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsOversight of Information Technology Consultants and Contract Staffing
… procured from consultants and contract staff to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. The audit … staff and is responsible for monitoring services to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. ITS has a … procured from consultants and contract staff to ensure compliance with contract terms and deliverables. For 14 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/16/oversight-information-technology-consultants-and-contract-staffingTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… , Hoosick Falls , Lisle , Mount Kisco , North Syracuse and Pomona Executive Summary New York State (NYS) has 532 villages ranging in size from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of … annual budget to provide those services. Village officials in NYS should be transparent and accountable, by making …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2Local Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… 4.3 percent ($747 million) over the same period in 2024. This growth was more than twice as high as the growth rate … Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.2 Percent in the First Quarter of 2025 May 2025 Sales tax collections for local … past year’s growth lagged compared to both 2021 and 2022, when a combination of rising inflation and a surge in taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our audit period was January … January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, a total of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called in to New York … to sound. For purposes of this audit, which pertains to construction noise in New York City, DEP and DOB are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for payment through the Statewide Financial System. The … 474-4868, or by email addressed to stexpend @osc.ny.gov to request changes to a voucher after submission to OSC. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscI.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… source for statewide accounting policies, procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … for use by State agencies. The Guide provides policies and procedural guidance for State agencies using the SFS as … source for statewide accounting policies procedures and the Office of the State Comptroller OSC relatedmandates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Employees who travel must be aware of travel and conference policy requirements and they must understand … Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference … incurred that are not actual and necessary and incurred in connection with the properly authorized official travel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-29
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee increase. Affected Employees Employees in … Paychecks dated 1/9/08 OSC Actions Dues (Code 224 ) and Agency Shop Fee (Code 230 ) deductions are based on an employee’s annual salary, Pay Basis Code and percentage of time worked. OSC will automatically apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-29-district-council-37-local-1359-division-housing-andDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing for granted. With expectations of a slowing economy and ongoing concerns regarding federal fiscal policies, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 1336
… or as the result of a correction, should be handled on a case by case basis depending on whether the monies were earned during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1336-2014-2016-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardState Agencies Bulletin No. 1296
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for processing the 2013-2015 Year-Round … equal to ANN or HRY) of the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; the Staten Island Developmental … to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and the Division of the Budget Bulletin B-1210 issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1296-2013-2015-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-year-round-lifeguardRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up)
… Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Report 2020-S-50 ). About the … Law. One of the MTA’s six agencies, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) is one of the oldest commuter railroads … 18, 2013, LIRR awarded a contract to procure new M9 rail cars. The procurement is managed by LIRR’s Rolling Stock …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/06/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management-follow