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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… income within the next four weeks, according to new data from the Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey. Among other … Discharges in the Northeast Are at Pre-Pandemic Levels New data from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) … income within the next four weeks according to new data from the Census Bureaus Household Pulse Survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020DiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Return
… stability secured by an infusion of state funds last year, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) now … projected budget gaps that start at $211 million this year and increase to $652 million in 2028, according to a new … budget risks that the MTA has identified come to pass. “A year ago, the MTA was looking forward to a period of solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-returnContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public … independent contractors or consultants are not permitted to join NYSLRS or receive service credit for consultant or independent contractor services. To determine if a person you hired is an employee or an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… be forced to add debt or postpone projects if federal choices undermine recent progress,” DiNapoli said. “Given … could pressure its operating budget, requiring difficult choices such as service cuts or fare and toll increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsCheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-5)
… 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has since … which water outlets they exempted from sampling and how they would be secured against use, and what remedial … to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cheektowaga-maryvale-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-andJohnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15Tupper Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-14)
… school and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/tupper-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-14Fredonia Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-6)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/15/fredonia-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-6Plattekill Library – Budgeting Practices (2017M-95)
… one-time expenditures, funding needed reserves or reducing property taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/08/plattekill-library-budgeting-practices-2017m-95Schenectady County Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2014M-11)
… Key Findings Cash collections from the baking class, the bakery and the butchery were not submitted to the Bursar in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/06/27/schenectady-county-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedCanton Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-186)
… The claims auditor did not audit and approve any of the 38 scholarship payments paid totaling $9,485 for 2016-17. Although the scholarship committee reviewed and approved the awards, the claims auditor was required to audit and approve the scholarship payments. Key Recommendations The claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/canton-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-186Palmyra-Macedon Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2017M-116)
… Background The Palmyra-Macedon Central School District is located in the Towns of Palmyra, Macedon and Walworth in … and Manchester in Ontario County. The District, which is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/27/palmyra-macedon-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2017mVillage of Croton-on-Hudson – Payroll (2017M-200)
… is located in Westchester County. The Village is governed by a Council–Manager form of government with an elected … period, five employees were overpaid for out-of-title work by $902. Departments submit employee timesheets prior to the … The Village under-budgeted for overtime in 2016-17 by 43 percent. Key Recommendations Require employees to use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/29/village-croton-hudson-payroll-2017m-200Westchester County Department of Social Services - Contract Monitoring (2018M-35)
… Westchester County Department of Social Services Contract Monitoring 2018M35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/05/18/westchester-county-department-social-services-contract-monitoring-2018m-35Town of Nanticoke – Financial Condition Management (2017M-186)
Town of Nanticoke Financial Condition Management 2017M186
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-nanticoke-financial-condition-management-2017m-186Rochester Career Mentoring Charter School – Procurement (2016M-406)
… Career Mentoring Charter School, which is located in the City of Rochester in Monroe County, is a public school financed by local, State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/13/rochester-career-mentoring-charter-school-procurement-2016m-406Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B7-16-1)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the … fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-16-1Tuxedo Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-360)
… through August 4, 2015. Background The Tuxedo Union Free School District is located in the Town of Tuxedo in Orange … Tuxedo Union Free School District Financial Condition 2015M360 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-360Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Budget Review (B7-15-1)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the … fund as of June 30, 2006. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/03/06/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b7-15-1Broome-Delaware-Tioga Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Real Property Leasing (2015M-312)
… audit was to examine BOCES officials’ process for leasing real property used to facilitate BOCES’ off-campus operations … cost-effective option. Key Recommendation Prior to leasing real property, perform a comprehensive cost-benefit financial … Board of Cooperative Educational Services BOCES Real Property Leasing 2015M312 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/05/13/broome-delaware-tioga-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-real-property