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Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not … 1.8 percentage points in 2020 to 29.1 percent. Since then, it has increased steadily to 34.7 percent in 2022, the … not available prior to 2009. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics & Office of Disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… of the contract, including pricey rooms at the Carlyle Hotel and a “team dinner” that included cocktails, according … $14,193 in weekend hotel expenses for a consultant who had traveled home and did not require overnight … $13,629, including free meals for Downstate staff, which is prohibited for state employees; A non-itemized $2,039 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsElementary and Secondary Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Rescue Plan Act (ARP Act). Federal pandemic relief for K-12 education is expected to run through SFY 2024-25. … among the states in per-pupil disbursements for current public elementary and secondary education at $25,139, … to the 12 defeats from last year. Student Performance Graduation and dropout rates improved in the State during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… Local sales tax collections totaled $5.2 billion in the third quarter (July-September of 2021), up $861 … impact growth.” Statewide, every region saw solid growth in sales tax collections during the third quarter compared to … as the re-opening or increased permitted occupancy of more indoor venues such as restaurants, theaters and sports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarterDiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with … household finances, and the April sales tax figures show how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax revenues are vital for the counties and cities that are on the front …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has systems and practices in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by … businesses for certain types of fuel and is imposed at a cents-per-gallon rate at different points in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxLong-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Follow-Up)
… federal Older Americans Act of 1965 (Act), to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to … administratively housed within the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA). The Office’s mission is to serve as an advocate and resource for both older adults and persons with disabilities who live …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/long-term-care-ombudsman-program-followOpinion 88-4
… training program. Article 6 of the Social Services Law, which contains provisions relative to the placement and care … authorized by law to place out or to board out children is an "authorized agency" (Social Services Law, §371[10][b]; … meet the needs of the children in their care so that the best interests of the children placed by the certifying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-4Opinion 89-13
Whether secondhand equipment of a private entity or a municipality of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding requirements of General Municipal Law 103
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-218
… salary increase or $1000, whichever is greater. Control-D Report Available Prior to Processing The following Control-D … 6L The following procedures must be used by the agency when submitting transactions in Administration Pay Period 6L: … the salary reported in the Pay Rate field. If the agency does not report Increment Code 5555 in the Incr. Code field, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-218-october-2014-and-april-2015-salary-increases-bargaining-unitsDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… City’s Asian-American population. Among the five boroughs, it has the largest populations of Bangladeshi, Chinese, … overcrowding, a need for more affordable housing and long commute times. "State Comptroller DiNapoli's economic … our economy.” “The State Comptroller’s report reveals how robust Queens’ economy has become, thanks in large part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offCUNY Bulletin No. CU-350
… HPL (Holiday Pay Override) LTO (Lost Time Override) MV1 (MV Operator- Asgn Dif) MV2 (MV Operator- Asgn Dif) MV3 (MV Operator- Asgn Dif) MV4 (MV Operator- Asgn Dif) OMD (OT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-350-2006-2008-retroactive-salary-increases-classified-blueTrumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
… officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers. Key Findings District officials did not … they obtained quotes for 29 purchases totaling $177,032. Use a competitive method to procure professional services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/trumansburg-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-13DiNapoli: New York Sends More Money to Washington Than It Gets Back
… New York sent an estimated $24.1 billion more in tax payments … in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2017, getting back 90 cents for every dollar, according to a report released today by … that sent more to Washington than it received. Only New Jersey, Massachusetts and Connecticut fared worse while New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-new-york-sends-more-money-washington-it-gets-backCaribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… who contribute greatly to New York State. The live stream has ended, but you can watch a replay of the event …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… Court were up-to-date and complete, and we noted no material discrepancies. We also found that the … as prescribed by statute. Key Recommendation There were no recommendations as a result of this audit. … The purpose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Orange County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-225)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2014 through January 1, 2017. … The County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court are responsible for maintaining up-to-date and complete records for court and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/orange-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-225IX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… Please see CMIA regulations (e.g. 205.27b and 205.29) for other potential actions. Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmiaComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Capital Region BOCES , Skaneateles Central School District and the Tuckahoe Union … manner and in accordance with BOCES policy and state law. Skaneateles Central School District – Records and Reports … his office completed audits of the Capital Region BOCES Skaneateles Central School District and the Tuckahoe Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and … April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and … initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we audited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses