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DiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… Attrition outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could have an … Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, city job vacancies … service which followed. In September, the Mayor ordered New York City agencies to cut spending by 3% in FY 2023 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionNassau County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-9)
… Measures Division (Division) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … Weights and Measures (Assistant Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or maintain complete inspection records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/nassau-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-9Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-136
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-136-october-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationInvestigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… lawful source of income, national origin, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… open bank branches that provide financial services to communities that show a real need for retail banking … Development Districts help expand banking services to the communities that need it the most. Having access to a bank … have access to a bank in their community." "Underserved communities need proper financial service institutions to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… 6.9% higher in 2023 than in 2019, with an average annual salary of $55,500. In 2023, the Mohawk Valley was still down … trips made by residents of other states to New York, an increase of nearly 31% from two years prior. People from New … parks increased by over 900,000 in 2020 and continued to increase over the next three years, with visitation 9.1% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselic’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise. … tax collections are growing more slowly than they were in the pre-pandemic period,” DiNapoli said. “Given this lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… an elected five-member Board, composed of the Supervisor and four Board members. The Board is responsible for the general oversight of the operations and finances. The Supervisor serves as the Town’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer responsible for the day-to-day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121Improper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Report 2022-S-16 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… government’s contribution is based on the federal medical assistance percentage ( FMAP ), which is a ratio determined … state with a 90 percent FMAP for these individuals. In SFY 2025, federal Medicaid spending totaled $69.2 billion out of … in Medicaid is second only to California. In February 2025, enrollment in Medicaid totaled 6.9 million, and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… to 250 percent of the poverty level (approximately $37,650 for an individual in 2024) that are not eligible for … which resulted in a significant increase in coverage in 2025. As of March 2025, the EP covered 8.5 percent of New York’s residents, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax exemptions, the Program required owners to comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 … 2 percent. For a list of allowable levy growth factors for all local governments, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Employee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… of the implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Erie County Medical Center … health network. ECMCC is the only major public hospital in western New York and provides sophisticated and specialized patient care services to New Yorkers in eight counties. ECMCC offers two incentive programs, based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followOversight of Hotels and Motels Used for Homeless and Mixed-Use Temporary Residency (Follow-Up)
… In fact, for many rural counties, hotels and motels are the only option, as there are no formal shelters. The Office of Temporary and … health offices across the State, excluding NYC, which are responsible for permitting and inspecting temporary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/24/oversight-hotels-and-motels-used-homeless-and-mixed-use-temporary-residency-followDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… of political spending helps shareholders evaluate whether money is being spent on objectives that foster long-term value. This year … are concerned about political spending and want to know how their dollars are spent on lobbying," DiNapoli said. "We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingOpinion 93-4
… -- Referendum Requirements (for tax certiorari judgments) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Certiorari Proceedings … §11.00 if the municipality is authorized by law to expend money for or to accomplish the object or purpose (Local … pay refunds resulting from tax certiorari proceedings (see Real Property Tax Law, §726). Further, subparagraph 33-a of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-4Opinion 93-23
… of ethics, violate the spirit and intent of the statute, are inconsistent with public policy, or suggest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-23Opinion 95-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m. This is in response to your letter concerning the starting salary of … law or administrative code to the contrary, and except in police departments which employ five hundred seventy-five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31