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DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… has been concentrated in lower-paying sectors. Wall Street is one of the city’s economic engines and a major … source of tax revenues. The city forecasts lower Wall Street profits and bonuses in calendar year 2014. Although Wall Street has been profitable for several years, the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… March 18, 2021 Edition Economy Four Out of Five Small Businesses in NY Continue to Report a Negative Overall … year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York’s small businesses continue to suffer, even as the economy … and employment growth resumes. Seventy-eight percent of small businesses (with less than 500 employees) surveyed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Public Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Since 2015 For SFY 2022-23, the average monthly number of public assistance recipients in the State increased by … near-record-low caseloads in SFY 2021-22. The number of public assistance recipients increased every month since … Safety Net Assistance (SNA). FA provides up to 60 months of cash assistance to eligible needy families; SNA provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareFarmland Protection Program
… farm economy. According to the American Farmland Trust, farms generate over $47 billion in annual economic impact and support approximately 160,000 jobs in the State. Farms play a vital role in the State’s economy and food … markets and other such activities. Many of the State’s farms face strains and operational stressors such as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/02/farmland-protection-programMedicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) provided adequate oversight to ensure managed care recipients in the Recipient Restriction Program received … (Restriction Program) was created to reduce the cost of inappropriate utilization by identifying Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… to establish governance structures over AI to ensure that its use is transparent and accurate and does not generate … unintended consequences. New York State (NYS) and some of its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. For … the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI to power its facial recognition technology, improve highway safety, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… on the SEFA Pledge and Payroll Deduction Authorization card, must be used as the Deduction Code. Authorization cards … SEFA Campaigns. Checks made out to SEFA will be accepted. Online Enrollment: Online enrollment can be utilized for … of the FCC Code, Payroll Deduction, Employee’s Department ID, Employee’s NYS EMPLID, and Name. Agencies must ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Bond Act, DiNapoli warned that the federal government should expand its funding and … like flood plains and wetlands that can help control storm water and projects to protect infrastructure from … of a county. From 1996 through 2024, events have increased over time, with three out of the four years with the highest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2306
… which appears on the SEFA Pledge and Payroll Deduction Authorization card, must be used as the Deduction Code. Authorization cards that have been modified must be returned … Additional contacts and an online information request form can be found by visiting Connect with Us | New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2306-2025-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignMember Contributions
… Online . To view contribution rates for State Fiscal Year 2026-27 (April 1, 2026–March 31, 2027): Sign in to Retirement Online . Click … sort to the top of the table with an As of Date of 04/01/2026. Please review carefully. Update your payroll system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsAsylum Seeker Spending Report
… between State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 through SFY 2026-27 for emergency spending related to people seeking … asylum seekers totaled $2.62 billion through January 31, 2026. Figure 1 – State Spending by Agency (through month … Note: Spending from April 1, 2023 through January 31, 2026. Figure 2 – State Spending by Activity (through month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/asylum-seeker-spending-reportQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Questionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician ( 2012-S-35 ). Background Our initial audit report, … warranted Medicaid payment. This included $712,250 for 19,031 fee-for-service claims and $327,154 for 5,664 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedDual Employment
… of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at other State or City agencies are working their required hours at each job. The audit covered the period July 1, 2009 … activity such as claiming to be working two places at the same time, not allowing sufficient commute time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) employees who are also employed at other State or New York City agencies are working their … the safety, permanency, and well-being of children, family, and communities. To achieve desired results, OCFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Hazard Mitigation and Coordination
… hurricanes ever to make landfall in the United States. The storm resulted in the deaths of 44 City residents and … in damages and lost economic activity across the City. Over 69,000 residential units were damaged and thousands of … NYCEM also works to advance long-term initiatives that reduce risk and increase the resilience of New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… Department of Education (DOE) complies with the school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against … have been required to develop and regularly review school safety plans as part of the SAVE Act. Among its key … requires public school districts to develop district-wide safety plans (District Plans) and building-level emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… congregate meals (meals served in a group setting) in its senior centers. Our audit covered the three fiscal years … we conducted on-site observations and interviews at senior centers through March 7, 2017. Background The New York … nearly 1.55 million adults aged 60 and older (defined as senior citizens) residing in New York City. This number is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
To advise agencies that the use of fixed amounts or percentages for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-353
… Date of 03/30/2023, and on the Pay Period End Date of 12/20/2023 2023 Discretionary Salary Increase Eligibility … the payments, agencies are required to complete a roster identifying eligible employees who will receive an … employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-353-2023-retroactive-salary-increases-and-2023-retroactiveState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and effectively." Morris-Eaton Central School District – Online Banking (Madison County) The board did not adopt an … also examined 73 invoices totaling $105,728 requiring quotes and found 64 invoices totaling $44,956 in which no quotes were documented. Vestal Central School District – Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits