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The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… decline in more than 25 years. New York City accounted for more than half the industry’s statewide job losses. The … sector in New York City in 2020, with an average salary of $87,200. The sector was responsible for $11.8 … employment sector in New York City, with an average salary of $87,200 (see Figure 11). 17 The average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Schuyler County – Treasurer’s Office (2014M-186)
… was to examine the operations of the Treasurer’s office for the period January 1, 2011 through September 11, 2013. … Legislators. The County’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 were $45.2 million. The elected County Treasurer is … and custodian of all of the County’s money and responsible for maintaining an accurate accounting of all receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/03/schuyler-county-treasurers-office-2014m-186City of Olean – Budget Review (B18-1-1)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/19/city-olean-budget-review-b18-1-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The sheriff's department did not properly account for and manage the inmate and commissary accounts. Department … incorrectly made disbursements from the inmate account for shared expenditures and made disbursements such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … these records off site, making the information unavailable for public inspection during reasonable times as required by … (Oswego County) Town officials did not seek competition for purchases from 23 vendors totaling $455,638. A board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOperational Advisory No. 10
… provide guidance on the new business processes implemented for pre-award spending for ongoing federal grants and the 3286-s form has been updated to include a tab for pre-award requests: Chapter IX.3.A -Establish & Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/10-fbic-automationState Authority Codes
… Authorities that already have a code will maintain it for this purpose. A list of State Authority Codes is provided. Codes have not yet been established for subsidiary authorities but State Authority Codes will be assigned for all subsidiaries that enter into contracts. Subsidiaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-codesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … aid which may not be realized. In addition, appropriations for overtime may not be sufficient. Finally, metered water … justices did not ensure that court moneys were accounted for. The court did not properly prepare bank reconciliations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… DiNapoli said. “While these settlements are certainly good for the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls … $48.6 billion in federal grants, which were used primarily for Medicaid (including new costs related to the Affordable … and education. Total state spending reached $143.9 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, an increase of $6.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … the village did not send invoices to the three towns for unpaid ambulance bills and administrative billing fees. … As a result, the village is owed more than $1 million for ambulance services. Village of Nissequogue – Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTaxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… the economic recovery as well as temporary tax rate increases included in the SFY 2021-22 Enacted Budget. … by 28.6 percent due, in part, to the increase in tax rates for those with incomes over $1.1 million (the top tax rate … rely more heavily on sales and user taxes. Tax Burden Increases The combined federal, State, and local tax burden …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2015-S-10) For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, auditors identified … $322,258 in personal service costs, including $312,543 in salary and fringe benefits and $9,715 in severance pay. Unity … executive compensation above the regional median allowable salary, and non-program-related costs. Auditors also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 92-45
… in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Fees (imposition for services of emergency rescue and first aid squad) … SQUADS -- Ambulance Service (no authority to impose fee for) -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fee for ambulance service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4): A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-45DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… experts, aimed at addressing an aging inmate population. For example, some experts have suggested that because of factors, including recidivism rates that are lower for older inmates than for their younger counterparts, use of early release for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up)
… amounts assessed in an effort to compensate workers for the delay in receiving wages owed and which may serve as … critical in promoting compliance and in recovering amounts for aggrieved workers. DOL reported collecting $21 million, … and recovered wages. During that audit, we found that, for 69 of the 150 cases in our sample (46%), investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/16/selected-wage-investigation-procedures-followOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction … health. Under the Law, the Department is responsible for enforcing the legislation. In addition to education, … schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and early intervention services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2016-S-23) Bornhava, a not-for-profit organization located in Buffalo offers a range of … with disabilities from birth to five years of age. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, auditors determined Bornhava claimed $14,237 in ineligible costs for its three rate-based preschool special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… 6252 2(c), eliminating the mandatory employee contribution for members who have ten (10) or more years of membership in … (10) or more years of membership in the ORP are eligible for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) … implement the contribution rate changes as described below for eligible employees. New Contribution Percentages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementOversight of the Early Intervention Program’s State Fiscal Agent
… including timely processing of provider claims for Early Intervention services provided. The audit covered … of Health (Department) is the lead agency responsible for the Early Intervention Program (Program). The mission of … age whose healthy development is compromised and provide for appropriate intervention to improve child and family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/24/oversight-early-intervention-programs-state-fiscal-agentSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… are appropriate and dollar thresholds, as appropriate, for such items. In addition, the policies should prescribe … followed, or there was no documentation of the necessity for the purchases or their relationship to the Authority’s … mission. Among the questionable expenses were payments for meetings, memberships in professional organizations, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2