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The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the City’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2021.pdfUncollected Penalties (Follow-Up) (2015-F-8)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Uncollected Penalties (Report 2012-S-69).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15f8.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (2024-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m2.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfTown of Cincinnatus – Financial Operations (2016M-238)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2015 through April 29, 2016. Background The Town of Cincinnatus is located in Cortland County and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/28/town-cincinnatus-financial-operations-2016m-238Medicaid Program – Medicaid Overpayments for Medicare Advantage Plan Services
… of Health overpaid health care providers’ Medicaid claims for services also covered by Medicare Advantage plans. The … plans (Plans) also offer supplemental insurance benefits for services that are not covered by original Medicare (e.g., … dental services). Plans reimburse health care providers for services provided to enrollees. Generally, Medicaid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-medicaid-overpayments-medicare-advantage-plan-servicesTown of Butternuts – Accounting and Reporting (2016M-323)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s … through June 24, 2016. Background The Town of Butternuts is located in Otsego County and had a population as of the 2010 Census of 1,786 residents. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/25/town-butternuts-accounting-and-reporting-2016m-323NY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… the Authority achieved the objectives required by the PSC for NY-Sun, including: confirming geographic equity of … necessary to ensure that projects are adequately monitored for timely completion and inspected for quality assurance, and that deviations from policy are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/ny-sun-incentive-program-followDivision of Diversity Management
… Comptroller’s commitment to providing a leadership model for addressing diversity issues in the public sector. The … to establish a fair, fully inclusive work environment for all Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) employees helps … supports recruitment and retention activities, advocates for people with disabilities, and sponsors internal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementState Police Bulletin No. SP-132
… PBA requested OSC to provide a separate deduction code for each of their four distinct insurances. OSC Actions OSC has created three additional deduction codes for three of the insurance carriers. Deduction Code 309 continues to be used for one of the carriers, however, the deduction code …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-132-separation-insurance-deduction-code-309-pba-ny-insuranceCUNY Bulletin No. CU-509
… Purpose To notify CUNY agencies of new deduction codes for automatic … OSC received a request from CUNY and Local 3, IBEW to establish payroll deductions for agency shop fees and dues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-509-establishing-dues-and-agency-shop-fees-local-3Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-260
… Location Mid-Hudson and Senior Officer Series Differential Increases. Affected Employees Eligible employees in the … (DR, F8, G9, SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9) provides for an increase in Location Pay effective April 1, 2018 for … after processing of the automatic increase: NHRP703 Mass Salary Additional Pay Report This report identifies all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-260-april-2018-increases-location-pay-location-pay-mid-hudson-andHawthorne Foundation, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… 30, 2015. Background Hawthorne is an SED-approved, not-for-profit special education provider located in Westchester … three and five years of age. Hawthorne is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … Hawthorne reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/hawthorne-foundation-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualFinancial Condition and Selected Expenses (Follow-Up)
… Lottery Terminal (VLT) revenues is to be directed to NYRA for capital expenses, operational support, and enhanced … 2017, and control of NYRA was returned to a private not-for-profit organization. For the period January 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017, NYRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/financial-condition-and-selected-expenses-followNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… Division of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Surveillance … (Division). The Division also acts as an agent for the federal government’s Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followInterdisciplinary Center for Child Development – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… whether the costs reported by the Interdisciplinary Center for Child Development (ICCD) on its Consolidated Fiscal … audit focused primarily on expenses claimed on ICCD’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and included certain expenses claimed on ICCD’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background ICCD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/interdisciplinary-center-child-development-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1677
… notify agencies of the 2018 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange) Background To maintain the efficiency … of AC-230 processing and ensure accuracy of W-2 reporting for 2018, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1677-schedule-submitting-2018-year-end-returned-checksOversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program
… in 1971 to protect and promote the availability of land for farming purposes. The law allows reduced property tax bills for land in agricultural production by limiting the property … ORPTS annually calculates and certifies the per-acre AAV for soil groups, aquaculture, and farm woodland. Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/02/oversight-agricultural-assessment-programMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2017 Through September 30, 2017
… a total of $292,681 from the date they were charged with a crime to their termination date. The Department should assess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/03/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2017-through-september-30-2017Examination of Island Peer Review Organization
… Findings We found the Department approved payments to IPRO for subcontractor expenses that were not allowable under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/14/examination-island-peer-review-organization