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Report on the State Fiscal Year 2017-18 Executive Budget, February 2017
This report provides information for use by legislators and other policy makers, advocates and the public in their evaluation of the Executive Budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2017-18.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2016-17 Executive Budget, February 2016
This report provides information for use by legislators and other policy makers, advocates and the public in their evaluation of the Executive Budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-2016-17.pdfVital Signs: Health Care Employment Gains Across New York State
With over 1.2 million jobs and nearly $71 billion in wages, the health care sector is a key driver of New York’s economic growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-health-care-2018.pdfSecuring Local Government Deposits and Temporary Investments
State law requires that all deposits and investments with banks or trust companies (e.g., checking accounts, time deposit accounts, certificates of deposit, etc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/securingdeposits.pdf2026 Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Final Rates
Contribution rates for participating employers of the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) — fiscal year 2025, fiscal year 2026 and expected long-term rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/resources/pdf/rates-pfrs-2026.pdfLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Local Revenue Sources Remained Fairly Stable Real property tax revenues were mostly unaffected by COVID-19 in local … source for counties (33.6 percent in LFY 2020). Property Tax – Allowable Levy Growth Is Increasing Again After a Decline Generally, the property tax cap limits levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentOpinion 88-45
… Whether a line of credit between and the county is legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-45IX.7.F M-Year Legislation – IX. Federal Grants
… Most federal grant award funding has a limited period of availability. Some … are considered M-Year grants. For example, a federal grant award with a one-year grant period of October 1, 2014 - … are withdrawn by the federal awarding agency and the award is considered expired. In some instances, the life of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7f-m-year-legislationProhibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement
… for a statewide elected office, or their authorized political committee, during a certain restricted period; requires a candidate, officeholder, or political committee that receives such contributions to … for a statewide elected office or their authorized political committee during a certain restricted period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurementOpinion 95-9
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … for attending meetings of committees of a fire company); (pro rating the number of points credited for participation in … company. (3) A service award program may not provide for pro rating the number of points credited if a firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-9Hendrick Hudson Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-24)
… The Indian Point Nuclear Power Plant (Indian Point) is expected to shut down beginning in 2020 with a potential … not to take action until factual, reliable information is obtained. Due to this, no additional cost savings measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hendrick-hudson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-24NYSLRS Ordinary Death Benefit
… benefits or a death benefit in certain circumstances. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nyslrs-ordinary-death-benefitOpinion 88-64
… authority was established and the county in which the city is located. The question arises because of the potential … benefits to its employees. A municipal housing authority is a "public authority" and a "public benefit corporation" … 528, 77 NYS2d 545). As such, a municipal housing authority is authorized to provide its employees with health benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Opinion 89-2
… goods, supplies and services under joint contracts and arrangements entered into pursuant to Public Health Law, … one for purchases by "municipal hospitals" under arrangements entered into pursuant to Public Health Law, … council may authorize, to enter into contracts and make arrangements among themselves and among other municipal, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-2Public Health – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… State Medicaid spending grew by $3.6 billion (13 percent) to $31.3 billion in SFY 2022-23, its highest level ever, due in part to higher enrollment levels impacted by federal restrictions … with a State share total of $1.8 billion from SFY 2022-23 to SFY 2023-24. Nearly 9.4 Million New Yorkers Benefited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Slip From 2006 Record
… declined 4.7 percent from record levels in the prior year to $180,420 even though the credit crunch and market turmoil battered profits, according to an estimate State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released … rate than profits because Wall Street firms use bonuses to retain top producers. While many firms sustained heavy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2008/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-slip-2006-recordDiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off
… Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state continues to use money in the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt from past projects … Highway and bridge projects have been shortchanged because the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-money-earmarked-highway-and-bridge-infrastructure-siphoned-offAccounts Payable Advisory No. 22
… of Referencing a Contract Number on a Purchase Order or Voucher Guidance: All Business Units that purchase goods … or Master Contract must reference the contract on the voucher by either (1) referencing a purchase order associated … contract or (2) referencing the Master Contract ID on the voucher. Properly referencing the contract on a purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/22-referencing-contract-numberSt. Mary’s Hospital for Children, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported on CFRs. St. Mary’s is a subsidiary of St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, Inc., a not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/09/st-marys-hospital-children-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… the former Town of Poestenkill administrative assistant, for allegedly stealing more than $3,000 in town funds over a … District Attorney Donnelly and the New York State Police for their partnership in making sure she will be held … from the taxpayer, and my office is committed to justice for those that have squandered from their neighbors. I am …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-town