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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… living in New York households delayed medical care in the last four weeks as a result of COVID-19 27% missed last … did not have enough to eat at times during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed … COVID-19 Financial Survival Toolkit Cash Basis Reports Report on the State Fiscal Year 2020-21 Enacted Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer … has designed and implemented an effective system to enforce compliance with Local Law 144. The audit covered … To determine whether the New York City Department of Consumer …
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)
… the caller must be provided with a clear explanation of why the intake is not being registered as a report and given … accurately reflect the nature of closure and why the call did not result in a report. Additionally, the length of time … from the SCR may have limited its ability to retroactively investigate whether non-report calls were properly handled. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followSyracuse City School District – Information Technology (2025M-129)
… District (District) officials adequately manage nonstudent network user accounts and develop and adopt an information … the Audit Area School district officials must manage network user accounts and create IT contingency plans to help … requirements, and maintain public trust. Unmanaged network user accounts are potential entry points for …
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
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) committed $1.3 billion to two funds as part of its … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. “These investments will position the … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund committed $13 billion to two funds as part of its …
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
… P. DiNapoli today announced corporate retailers Macy's and Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed … 45 states. It owns and operates Macy's, Macy's Backstage, Bloomingdale's and Bloomingdale's Outlet. Ross Stores Inc. is …
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
… Agriculture and Markets should step up efforts to ensure honey bee populations are protected, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s farmers know how important honey bees and other pollinators are to our food supply and … response to this audit.” Over the past three decades, the honey bee population in New York has declined drastically, in …
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
… fewer, these visitors spent over $48 billion in 2023, up 1.3% over 2019, as prices have risen over that time, … an increase of 23.4% over the previous year, but down 14.1% from 2019. Changing patterns among international travelers … Still Face Uphill Recovery Tourism Sector Dashboard NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationInspector General
… it to prevent, detect and deter corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest and abuse within the … initiative, concerning allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse in the OSC … with respect to allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest or abuse in the OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… State Legislature. Throughout this publication, you will find references to “Sections” and “Articles” that refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… Benefits you will receive if you meet the service and age requirements (service retirement benefits); Benefits you … receive if you leave public service before you meet the age requirement for a service retirement benefit (vested …
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
… Benefits you will receive if you meet the service and age requirements (service retirement benefits); Benefits you … receive if you leave public service before you meet the age requirement for a service retirement benefit (vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Forensic Audit of Payments to … for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the … by not disclosing the referral of a relative who was hired in the Unit. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad officials made …
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)
… of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Report 2017-S-78 ). Background Our initial audit report, issued on …
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)
… audit was to examine the Department’s financial controls for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … fire protection services to the Town. Expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately $10,000. Key Findings The … perform bank reconciliations and does not submit an annual report. Key Recommendations Adopt a system of internal …
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)
… additional cost savings through expansion of waste stream collections and system upgrades. Address weaknesses in …
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)
… 13, 2017. Background The Village of New Paltz is located in the Town of New Paltz in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 7,070. … press-numbered receipts. Money was not always remitted in a timely manner. Financial reports were not prepared and …
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)
… 19, 2017. Background The Village of Walden is located in the Town of Montgomery in Orange County and has a population of approximately 7,000. … The sewer fund has not repaid the general fund $400,000 in interfund transfers from 2014 through 2016. The Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/02/02/village-walden-financial-condition-2017m-255Miller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… While the Board has authorized the District Clerk to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence, the District Clerk … signature flash drive. Ensure that anyone authorized to sign checks in the Treasurer’s absence does so with their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2016M-268)
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is a public entity serving 17 component school districts with … 55,800 students in Orange and Ulster counties. BOCES is governed by a seven-member Board of Education elected by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2016m-268