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Opinion 91-57
… the municipality ( cf . Local Finance Law, §165.00[a]), it is our opinion that the requirement to keep library moneys in … of the use, disposition, and expenditure of those moneys is vested in the library board of trustees even if the municipal treasurer is the custodian of library moneys. (Education Law, §§226[6], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from … 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 non-farm employment in New York increased only slightly, by a net of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and over live in households that have lost employment income since … Data For example, while 10 percent of all U.S. adults live in households reporting not having enough to eat in the … In the wake of COVID19 more than half of adult New Yorkers live in households that have lost employment income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… biases and create novel sources of bias, and there is often a lack of transparency about the system’s … NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, … and workplace laws that apply to businesses in NYC. DCWP is tasked with enforcing LL144 and can impose civil penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… or maltreatment, and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child … The SCR, established by New York Social Services Law, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year … received approximately 313,000 calls in 2023. If a call is received and OCFS staff determine there is reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followSyracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts and develop and adopt an information technology (IT) contingency plan? … district officials must manage network user accounts and create IT contingency plans to help protect personal, … adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts and develop and adopt an information technology IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/20/syracuse-city-school-district-information-technology-2025m-129DiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… equity investment process,” In 2022, the Fund committed $300 million to the Carval Clean Energy Fund II, a credit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… extent to which subcontracting in substandard facilities is the norm in overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh is the most devastating example of the dangers facing these … safeguard conditions." About the Companies: Macy's Inc. is one of the nation's largest retailers with 870 stores in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… New York State has more than 7 million acres of farmland, and many of its … are to our food supply and environmental health. The state has designed a program to protect their declining … past three decades, the honey bee population in New York has declined drastically, in large part due to invasive pests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… including average daily hotel room rates, which exceeded $300. The uptick is projected to generate a record $4.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationInspector General
… and empowered it to prevent, detect and deter corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest and abuse … an email to: [email protected] Call To report fraud within OSC: 518-408-4906 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 … to reach the Office of the Inspector General. To report fraud outside of OSC: 1-888-672-4555 weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to … rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are covered by a … benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: Benefits you will … Benefits you may receive if you become permanently disabled and are unable to perform your duties (disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are covered by a … benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: Benefits you will … Benefits you may receive if you become permanently disabled and are unable to perform your duties (disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… with contract requirements. We identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding contractor … are outcome-based and correlate to Department expectations for the individual programs it is funding and to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followConesus Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Controls (2014M-42)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/05/09/conesus-volunteer-fire-department-financial-controls-2014m-42Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility – Energy Cost Savings (2016M-234)
… January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. Background The Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility, created by the City of Ithaca and the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden, all located in Tompkins County, treats … Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Facility Energy Cost Savings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2016/10/28/ithaca-area-wastewater-treatment-facility-energy-cost-savings-2016m-234Village of New Paltz – Internal Controls Over Building Department Operations (2017M-201)
… internal controls over Building Department operations for the period June 1, 2015 through April 13, 2017. … duties. Ensure that press-numbered receipts are issued for all revenue collected. Ensure that all collections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/12/15/village-new-paltz-internal-controls-over-building-department-operations-2017m-201Village of Walden – Financial Condition (2017M-255)
… appropriately managed the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2016 through September 19, 2017. … of the Mayor and six Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $7.7 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255