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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Trends After Five Months, Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in … the State’s fifteen metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs). New York City, an early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020Coalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… companies to embrace inclusive immigration policies and stand against President Trump’s divisive actions that risk … trying to take us backwards, we’re calling on companies to stand up for America's future by rejecting the hateful – and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school districts. In 2015, local governments and school districts outside New York City received $4.7 billion … of the total federal aid reported by local governments, school districts $1.6 billion (33 percent), cities $274 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… St. Lawrence County District Attorney’s Office for helping my staff bring this individual to justice.” Dillon, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesOpinion 95-22
… foreign fire insurance tax for that purpose. July 27, 1995 Peter D. Phillips, Treasurer Fishkill Exempt Firemen's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… for) TOWN LAW, §206: A town board may, on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, … to consolidate several sewer districts on its own motion, or whether such a proceeding may be initiated only … Law, §206[3]). Accordingly, a town board may, on its own motion, and must, upon the filing of a proper petition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… District Attorney Keith Slep for their partnership with my office in bringing Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax increases," DiNapoli said. … municipalities statewide, excluding New York City. There are more than 3,700 taxing jurisdictions with independent … and other special districts. Property tax collections are a significant revenue source for local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… adequate oversight of its procurements and loan programs in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the … by a 13-member Board of Directors. DANC was created in 1985 under Article 8, Title 29 of the Public Authorities … provide infrastructure services and economic development in Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. DANC operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsSelected Aspects of the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program
… (Department) is taking appropriate actions to ensure that commercial carriers whose vehicles or drivers have been found … severity of crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles. Roadside inspections of commercial vehicles are a primary part of the Department's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/22/selected-aspects-motor-carrier-safety-assistance-programCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… natural resources and environment, the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is responsible for managing water, land, and air pollution in order to enhance the health, safety, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of … publishable State data and make such data freely available in accessible formats for public use. As of December 2019, … is complying with Executive Order 95 including providing in a timely manner publishable State data to the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/08/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-0Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followOversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the … To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations … included in our initial audit report Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety Report 2021N3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… 15, 2019, SIR had 199 Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras, 44 stand-alone local cameras, and 45 Customer Assistance Intercoms (CAIs) – … and repairs on safety and security equipment such as CCTV cameras, CAIs, monitors, and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Long Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… local governments ensured that they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, … Background The New York State Legislature implemented the Long Island Workforce Housing Act (Act) in 2008 for the … Long Island Workforce Housing Act 2015MR4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4West Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… January 1, 2012 through March 6, 2014. Background The West Hill Fire District No. 3 is located in Chemung County and … West Hill Fire District No 3 Financial Condition 2014M160 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160