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Federal and New York State Regulation of Drinking Water Contaminants, June 2017
Laws and regulations implemented over decades by the federal and State government are intended to assure clean, safe drinking water for New Yorkers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-drinking-water-2017.pdfTrends in New York State Lottery Revenues and Gaming Expansions, May 2014
Since its inception in 1967, the modern New York State Lottery has become an important contributor to the State budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-lottery-2014.pdfThe Importance of Agriculture to the New York State Economy, March 2015
Farms are an essential and diverse part of New York State’s economy, contributing significantly to employment, incomes and tax revenues across the Empire State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-agriculture-2015.pdfEnding New York's Chronic Budget Crisis: Strategy for Fiscal Reform, March 2010
The need for fiscal reform in New York State could not be more compelling.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-reform-2010.pdfThe Proposed Framework for Federal Tax Changes, A New York Perspective, October 2017
New Yorkers have a big stake in all aspects of the debate over the federal tax revisions proposed by the Trump Administration.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-tax-changes-2017.pdfThe Economic Impact of Small Business in New York State, March 2016
A business can be classified as a small business based upon its number of employees, its annual income, or both.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-small-business-2016.pdfThe Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy - November 2013
Hindi version of The Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2014-hi.pdfThe Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy - November 2013
Throughout our nation’s history, NYC has been a magnet for immigrants from other countries seeking religious and political freedoms and economic opportunities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2014.pdfMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
Determine whether the school districts (Districts) used resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/mental-health-training-component-of-the-new-york-state-save-act-2022-ms-1.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfPerformance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2021 Annual Report
This report summarizes data for fiscal year 2019, the most recent data reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). The report also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations (LDCs), a related type of local authority.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ida-performance-2021-annual-report.pdfNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development: Mitchell-Lama Vacancies (2020-N-2)
To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is ensuring that vacant apartments at Mitchell-Lama developments are filled timely.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20n2-response.pdfNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfPerformance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State - 2022 Annual Report
This report summarizes data for fiscal year 2020, the most recent data reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System. The report also contains a brief discussion of local development corporations, a related type of local authority.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/performance-of-idas-in-nys-2022-annual-report.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfImpact of the Pandemic on New York City’s Municipal Workforce, January 2022
The City government, like other public employers, was quickly confronted with a number of challenges after the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in March 2020, including a decline in anticipated resources and a substantial change in the demand for certain municipal services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2022.pdfAid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State’s Local Revenue Sharing Program
This report provides an overview of revenue sharing; a discussion of AIM’s impact on cities, towns, and villages; and an analysis of changes to the program and their effects on inflation-adjusted growth in AIM funding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/revenue-sharing-aim-2022.pdfThe Case for Building New York State’s Rainy Day Reserves, December 2019
The national economy has now been growing for more than a decade – a lengthy expansion, by historical standards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/rainy-day-reserves-2019.pdfEmployment Trends for People with Disabilities in New York City, October 2019
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 41 percent of working-age people with disabilities in New York City were in the labor force in 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2020.pdf