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DiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%

… to 48 during the entirety of last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … for information sharing, cyber threat detection and incident response. In August, the Governor released the first … the state to access new federal funding. The federal Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percent

DiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College

… is encouraging New Yorkers who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to help with the costs of getting a degree. According to the … is encouraging New Yorkers who face college expenses to open a 529 College Savings account to start saving now to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-college

XII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures

… advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO). NYISO provides electricity to Business Units throughout New York State and has historically billed Business Units on … advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator NYISO …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operator

Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs

… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation … monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs

Resources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding

… resulting from hazardous waste sites, agricultural and non-agricultural non-point pollution and ongoing problems … perfluorinated compounds. Response to growing threats from invasive species and hazardous algal blooms. Food donation … of a capture system; or determines the destruction or removal efficiency of a control device used to reduce …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-funding

New Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)

… accurately but did not establish adequate controls over payroll. Payroll was not always properly reviewed and certified before … the months reviewed. The District has not performed a payroll audit or payout test (e.g., requiring employees to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45

Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)

… Town of New Windsor (Town) officials ensured information technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137

Town of New Baltimore – Procurement Practices (2013M-203)

… January 1, 2012, to March 1, 2013. Background The Town of New Baltimore is located in Greene County and has a … Town of New Baltimore Procurement Practices 2013M203 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-new-baltimore-procurement-practices-2013m-203

Town of New Lisbon – Financial Oversight (2013M-12)

… Provide more oversight of the financial activities of the offices of the Supervisor and Justice. Conduct an annual …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-new-lisbon-financial-oversight-2013m-12

New Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)

… Officials did not: Adequately segregate the duties of or establish adequate compensating controls over the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149

Green Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York

… green occupations, as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to … established occupations are seeing an increased demand for skills that are useful for responding to climate change. We need to prepare our … green occupations as well as creating additional demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-york

Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York

… past histories of opioid misuse identified three themes in stories of how they started opioid misuse: Social and … Sealy Krishnamurti, Judy C. Chang and Karen Hacker, “'Stories of starting:' Understanding the complex contexts of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-york

Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State

… in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in arrears increased significantly for all utilities and more than doubled on a statewide basis. … $250 million approved in the New York State Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year 2022-23 to provide relief on these …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-state

New York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20

… college savings investment tool, is marking 20 years of helping New Yorkers save for higher education, according … Thomas P. DiNapoli. He reflected on the tremendous growth of the plan and urged New Yorkers to sign up before the end of the year and take advantage of the tax benefits that may …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20

Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area

… prices grew by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March 2022 compared to the same month a year ago. 1 For … prices grew by 85 percent nationally and 61 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area NYC metro area in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-area

New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act

… finance law, in relation to the rainy day reserve fund (Part A); to amend the state finance law, in relation to … the New York state capital asset/infrastructure council (Part B); to amend the state finance law, in relation to … the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part C). Memo Bill Text Status …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-act

DiNapoli: As NYC Budget Stabilizes, New Risks Emerge

… in the cost of providing services to asylum seekers, which will help balance its $116.9 billion FY 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … million for new agency needs in FY 2026, suggesting it will again have to identify additional resources to fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-nyc-budget-stabilizes-new-risks-emerge

Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers

… Municipalities should consider improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released … issues that can be fixed quickly with little cost. Municipalities around New York are committed to ensuring … Municipalities should consider improving physical …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkers