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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and employment is still more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels. In February 2021, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… The state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million for investments … in New York State-based companies through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program, New York State Comptroller … by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… fundraisers,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney R. Michael Tantillo and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department … that justice was done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) … Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… shipping petroleum. “Rail lines carry petroleum crude oil through communities large and small, across important … rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for the public, the … involved to enter bankruptcy. The companies that owned the oil shipped on the train were ordered to contribute to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the … from Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… the city’s unions. The city has agreed to report regularly on its progress in achieving these health insurance savings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard … had a fiduciary duty to the estate and to the decedent’s son, the sole beneficiary of his father’s will. New York law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… conclusions on frequency limits being exceeded. Read the full report, including DOH’s response, Ambulatory Patient … been taken to address system shortcomings. Read the full report, including DOH’s response, Medicaid Claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… Office of Children and Family Services needs to do more to protect children placed with relatives or guardians outside … a loaded shotgun in one of the bedrooms of the placement home, auditors could not find any indication that these … communicated to the court. In another case, the placement home had garbage and dirty dishes constantly present …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… percentage of adults who are experiencing food scarcity, at 14 percent compared to the 11 percent national rate, … are especially high for Black and Hispanic households, at 21 and 20 percent respectively, according to the Census … data. Rates for White and Asian households were lower, at 7 and 8 percent respectively. The interactive map above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… 508,650 loans totaling $51.9 billion. The recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 authorizes several new and … it will likely benefit a great deal from this fund. Budget American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act … Medicaid reimbursement, among other programs. The map and bar chart below show federal relief expected for each county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… 2020, the federal government has enacted six pandemic relief packages intended to offer support to individuals, … governments. Three of these laws, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed in December 2020, and the American …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfPocatello Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (2016M-301-F)
… report - pdf] [read 2016 report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire District’s … The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/12/27/pocatello-fire-district-audit-follow-2016m-301-fCounty Sales Tax Revenues and Distributions to Other Local Governments, Fiscal Year Ending in 2023
County Sales Tax Revenues and Distributions to Other Local Governments, Fiscal Year Ending in 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/excel/county-sales-tax-distribution-data-table2023.xlsxLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by Over 10 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2022
Analysis of Local Government Sales Tax Collections in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-increase-by-over-10-percent-in-the-third-quarter-of-2022.pdfOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up) (2022-F-17)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f17.pdf