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Application Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52)
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52.pdfAnnual Update: Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Debt Profile
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances brightened last year when the State provided a substantial, recurring funding solution to help it balance its operating budget as federal relief funds are exhausted.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2025.pdfProtecting our Elderly Population: Select Elder Care Program Audits (2021-2023)
New York State has the fourth-largest population of older adults in the United States, with over 3.3 million New Yorkers age 65 and older (about 17 percent of the population).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/select-elder-care-program-audits-2021-2023.pdfAll My Children Day Care — Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-3) 180-Day Response
Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s3-response.pdfOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds (2019-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s13-response.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers, December 2022
The scale of authority operations is enormous, with more than 1,000 State and local entities spending more than $78 billion per year, employing more than 166,000 full- and part-time staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-2022.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2018-S-66) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide reasonable assurance that State assets are appropriately managed and safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-18s66-response1.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects (2023-S-52) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects within the required time frames.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s52-response.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-361
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2024 UUP three percent (3.00%) Salary Increase and to provide … Grade 980 Comp Rate Code ANN, CYF, 21P, CAL, BIW, HRY, FEE Payroll Status on all Eligibility Dates Active, Leave With … who is an incumbent of a position on 06/30/2024 but has a Payroll Status of Leave of Absence (except if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-361-2024-salary-increases-professional-services-negotiatingHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… them for the care provided to the children. Agency case planners (including case workers) are required to conduct regular contact visits … of July 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016, we reviewed case files for a sample of 48 foster children and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careOpinion 92-29
… You also ask whether a deputy commissioner is entitled to pay increases equal to highest ranking subordinate police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Opinion 95-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation … law or administrative code to the contrary, and except in police departments which employ five hundred seventy-five … of construction that meaning and effect should be given to all the statutory language, and words are not to be rejected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-11Opinion 93-25
… street by prescription or use. September 7, 1993 Michael Davidoff, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Bloomingburg … Whether the village may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25Opinion 98-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … the meeting. Town Law, §178-c provides that, when incurred by the authority of the board of fire commissioners, the … of the fire district fire department, incurred and paid by any such officer or employee in executing the duties of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Justice Court Fund - Town and Village Court Revenue Report Data Description
… and village justices Justice Court Fund system processing of monthly justice reports Period Generally, December through … (distribution corrections) Content Reported Violations of numerous: State Statutes; State Codes, Rules and … Laws; and limited Federal Regulations (seldom) Disposition of cases and collected fines, civil fees, penalties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/justice-court-fund-town-and-village-court-revenue-report-data-descriptionOperational Advisory No. 9
… following schedule: CHECK TYPE CHECK TYPE DESCRIPTION DATE OF ESCHEATMENT A State Payments Including Vendor & Employee Expense and … . For more information regarding the escheatment of payroll checks, please see the Payroll Bulletin 2259.1 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/9-current-year-escheatmentDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, nearing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and other positive developments, more people and jobs need to return to the city to fuel economic growth for the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityPublic Safety – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Crimes and Crime Rates Rise for the First Time in Eight Years The number of crimes in seven categories … 63 county jail and correctional facilities; and 13 New York City correctional facilities. Between March 2012 and … years. In SFY 2019-20, statutory changes to eliminate cash bail for most misdemeanor and non-violent felony offenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-safetyDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-28
… in April 2007; and received a “Satisfactory” rating or its equivalent on their last annual evaluation date. … Payment Requirements RRSU employees who complete five (5) or ten (10) years of continuous service as defined by Section … of the Civil Service Law at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate for their position are eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-28-october-2007-performance-advances-and-longevity