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New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… for those localities experiencing financial hardship, it can be difficult to overcome challenges that have been years … examining their scores and using this system to determine how they can budget prudently and develop realistic long-term financial plans.” The latest round of scores is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide … allowing unsafe conditions that pose significant health and safety risks. Out of the 159 shelters DiNapoli’s auditors … in prior audits by the Comptroller. At both certified and uncertified shelters, as well as hotels and motels, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… at many agencies, DEC spending was down more than $105 million through December. In addition to fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… agency inventories. Of the ten agencies audited, only two – Elmira and Irondequoit – were able to account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-46
… Collins' memo to payroll agencies dated May 29, 2001 for a list of eligible titles and payment amounts. For employees in … the Uniform Allowance payment of $550.00 in the Time Entry panel for all employees in Bargaining Units SY and SR who … agencies must delete the UA5 earn code from the Time Entry panel for ineligible employees. To pay the Uniform Allowance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-46-june-2001-uniform-allowance-paymentDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… oil sands, and shale oil and gas companies and has newly restricted investment in eight coal and shale oil and gas … coal and shale oil and gas companies were removed from the restricted list. The Fund will not directly purchase or … through an actively managed account or vehicle, in these restricted companies. The newly restricted securities, valued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-21) Empowering Minds is an SED-approved, for-profit special … In a follow-up, auditors found that MTA made some progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial … of change orders to support the payment of $787,517 to a construction contractor. Olympic Regional Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… less than five years of service credit and have not worked in covered public service for at least seven years; or You … your membership to another public retirement system in New York State. If you previously were a member of the New … System (NYSLRS), or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… resolution with the Ohio-based electric utility. “Many publicly traded companies use corporate funds to … the political process and it is important investors know how that money is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a … behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-100
… Purpose To explain the automatic processing of the $800.00 Bonus Payment and to provide agencies instructions for submitting the $1,500.00 … To explain the automatic processing of the $80000 Bonus Payment and to provide agencies instructions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-100-ucs-80000-bonus-payment-and-150000-one-time-bonus-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-115
… from earnings 07/01/2001 and later. Revised Increment Code Chart A revised increment code chart is attached and is to be used by agencies after pay … 8C, checks dated 7/26/2001, agencies must use the revised chart to determine increment codes when submitting pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-115-july-1-2001-cuny-increment-paymentsState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective Dates The April 2021 Increase to the 8 Year … Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who are currently receiving the bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority … the April 2021 increase to the payment. Employees in BU 62 who are not currently eligible to receive the 8 Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… A coalition of institutional investors, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF), and the Church of England investment … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund and the Church …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Spencer (Town) Board (Board) provide adequate oversight of non-payroll disbursements? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – … million during the audit period. It is the responsibility of the Board to conduct a thorough and deliberate audit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35CUNY Bulletin No. CU-836
… University of New York who are eligible to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions: A listing of employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is sent to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-836-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-programCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… persons with the local government or school district’s own records. Verify Eligibility Using a Variety of Methods … also update any relevant personal information (marriage, divorce, changes in dependents, address or phone number … reported to SSA using genealogical websites. Search these free websites by social security number or name. You can only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesState Agencies Bulletin No. 289
… 2855X, 2818X, 10680, 10690, 09000 AND 09180 ONLY Purpose To provide instructions for processing payroll deductions for … new participants or employees in this program who wish to change their current deduction amount will require on-line … code. Cards, which have been modified, should be returned to the employee so they can complete a new card. The Amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/289-2002-sefa-campaign-agencies-participating-continuous-giving-pilotDiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… of the Fund's proposal: 2017 Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Nisource Inc. 2016 J.M. Smucker Co. Centerpoint Energy Coca Cola Enterprises Raytheon Union … Creek Timber Company Inc. Qualcomm Inc. Southwest Airlines Co. 2012 CSX Corporation The Kroger Co. PG&E Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosure