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Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… by 14 percent to $19.7 billion during this year’s bonus season, according to an estimate released today by State … securities firms in New York City resumed downsizing in the second half of the year. The securities industry, which … for which taxes have been withheld. The estimate does not include stock options or other forms of deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… of Economic Development. Background Article 15-A of the New York State Executive Law (Law) requires State agencies … Reporting (2010-S-9) Dormitory Authority of the State of New York: Contract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/10/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three individuals who had … created a new agency to protect people with disabilities, addictions and mental illness from individuals who would harm … the Justice Center is over three years old, we don't know how effectively it is operating or whether changes are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… its budget priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic to help address pressing needs, but some new critical … as well as improving street safety with additional speed cameras. The Department of Sanitation, for instance, received … export and recycling, an organics program, public space cleaning and snow removal when compared to the pre-pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicSUNY Bulletin No. SU-318
… using an hourly rate. A memorandum dated 09/14/2016 from Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor of the State University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-318-december-2021-increase-minimum-wage-employees-stateLocal Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 billion, or 43 percent, of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentOpinion 88-9
… board) TOWN LAW, §§202-b, 215[5], 216: A town board may delegate to a separate board of commissioners of a water … after public hearing, to authorize the purpose, it may delegate to the board of commissioners authority to conduct … board may authorize the purchase of the parcel and may delegate to the separate board of commissioners authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the … to permanent housing, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New … management, access to health care, treatment for substance abuse, childcare services and assistance with finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… financial impact from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for … Washington could lead to delays or cuts to the remaining IRA funds and tax credits,” DiNapoli said. “Given the strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… an annual average of 33% (2016-2019) to nearly 44% (2020-2024). Based on recent data from the Department of City Planning, housing continued to grow at a fast pace in 2024, with a new record of 37,690 net new units to reach 3.76 … the boroughs in number of permitted housing units as of 2024, partially due to rezoning initiatives that may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallVillage of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… were maintained? Audit Period June 1, 2022 – December 20, 2024 Understanding the Program Employee compensation, … approved by the Village Board (Board) to which they are entitled, and time records adequately support and … to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report, which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… approve and monitor projects that were provided financial assistance? Audit Period January 1, 2017 – August 31, 2024 … assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), to businesses to … During the audit period, the Board approved 12 projects with projected investments in their applications totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mRaquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… Fire District No. 3 is in Hamilton County and is governed by a Board of Fire Commissioners that comprises five elected … reports submitted to the Board are not accompanied by bank statements or bank reconciliations. Records were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s monitoring and safeguarding of fuel inventory and to assess its cash … a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town. The District, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015mVillage of Hastings-on-Hudson - Board Oversight (2018M-92)
… carryover to 2017 by 4,510 hours with an estimated value of $213,058. In addition, sensitive information technology … Village officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations, but indicated they have … our comments on issues raised in the Village’s response letter. … Village of HastingsonHudson Board Oversight 2018M92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/10/26/village-hastings-hudson-board-oversight-2018m-92Westchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… to $538.4 million. The County budgeted $246.6 million in State aid revenue, which may be overestimated. Four of the … by the law. Key Recommendations Monitor sales tax and State aid revenues throughout the fiscal year and make any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2School District Physical Education Compliance (2018-MS-3)
… in the School Districts of: Baldwinsville Central , Binghamton City , Brockport Central , Camden Central , … complied with PE requirements mandated by State Education Law and regulations. As a result, not all students are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/12/school-district-physical-education-compliance-2018-ms-3Otselic Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-58)
… a transportation efficiency study ($32,500), purchases of ice melt ($10,845) and information technology equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/otselic-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-58Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Carroll (Town) Clerks (Clerks) recorded, deposited and reported collections accurately, and remitted them in a … a former Clerk held water rents totaling $94,200 for up to two months before remitting them to the Supervisor. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/24/town-carroll-town-clerk-2022m-20Town of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… that project approvals were transparent to the public by posting required documents on CIDA’s website. The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-project