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Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… The most commonly used measure of household inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has historically … communication, and other goods and services. The basket is developed from detailed spending information provided by … second largest expense varies. In the NYC metro area, it is food (13 percent); in the Los Angeles metro area, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations … to the end of the 2018-19 fiscal year. Continued reliance on debt to finance operations perpetuates the City’s weak … which is $3,218,797 above the limit established by law. On May 7, 2019, the Council adopted a resolution authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Performance Incentive Program
… (Authority) provides public transportation services in Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, Wayne, Wyoming, and … its employees for meeting performance goals. A series of legal opinions and directives issued by various State … 2011-12 through 2013-14, the Authority distributed a total of $1.8 million in awards. Key Findings The Program, by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/27/performance-incentive-programCapital One Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation … To determine the purpose of 15 unauthorized bank accounts established by the Metropolitan Transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/27/capital-one-bank-accountsMedicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2021 Through September 30, 2021
… 2016. About the Program The Department administers the State’s Medicaid program. The Department’s eMedNY computer … follows: $28.5 million was paid for managed care premiums on behalf of enrollees who also had concurrent comprehensive … prior to, but billed during, the coronavirus disease 2019 state of emergency that would have been denied had certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/19/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2021-through-september-30-2021Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is to promote the State’s agriculture and its high-quality and diverse … agricultural environmental stewardship; and safeguard the State’s food supply, land, and livestock. New York’s … well as a lack of policies and procedures to guide staff on Program monitoring. We reviewed 21 (of 45) Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programOversight of Transportation Services and Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of the transactions. DOCCS also operates fueling stations at 35 facilities that provide gas at discounted prices through State contract pricing. … not been implemented. Key Recommendation DOCCS officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/31/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses-followNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30-response.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-56
… Purpose To notify agencies of the procedure for processing summer session payments. Affected Employees SUNY employees working summer session Effective Date Beginning of summer session as determined by campus Employee Status … To notify agencies of the procedure for processing summer session payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-56-suny-summer-session-proceduresOpinion 88-51
… (procedure for abolition of); (use of moneys for dredging lake) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§6-c(1)(b), 6-d: Moneys in a … repair reserve fund may be expended for the dredging of a lake if the work is intended to restore the lake to its original condition and need not be undertaken …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-51Financial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (2020-S-45) 180-Day Response
To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s45-responses.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting - Villages Presentation
Please join us for an overview of the Property Tax Cap for villages. Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation as well as highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-villages-04-07-2022.pdfOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (2020-S-45)
To determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, and/or fragmentation among these programs and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s45.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (2019-S-68) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision is verifying that schools have sufficient resources before initial licensing and is adequately monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future closings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s68-response.pdfMiddlesex Fire District – Fiscal Transparency (2025M-130)
Did the Middlesex Fire District (District) Secretary/Treasurer (Treasurer) provide monthly and annual financial reports to the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and prepare and file the required annual financial report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC)?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/middlesex-fire-district-2025-130.pdfOversight of Language Access Services (2024-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, complying with State regulations and local laws, and providing sufficient oversight of Language Access Services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24n2.pdfXII.6.A.A Using the Real Estate Module to Pay Lease Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… Estate assets and leases. This section provides New York State Business Units with information on scheduling the creation of vouchers in the Accounts … on how to sign up for electronic payments ( http://www.osc.state.ny.us/vendors/ePayments.htm ). For additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6aa-using-real-estate-module-pay-lease-vouchersCUNY Bulletin No. CU-619
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the July … TC who meet the eligibility criteria Background Pursuant to Section 6220 of New York State Education Law, yearly increments are to be paid in January and July for all eligible PSC … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-619-july-2018-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsOpinion 91-35
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … in a collective bargaining unit (see 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-23, p 39; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-20, p 26). It is clear from the statutory language …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35