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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… MSA also show a large decline of 10.7 percent. But the bad news is not confined to downstate regions, with net losses of … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-november-12-2020CUNY Bulletin No. CU-575
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum wage increases for hourly … from Carmelo Batista, Jr. authorizing implementation of an increase to minimum wage in December for years 2016, … This bulletin informs agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2016 minimum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-575-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employees-classified-staffEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… 2013-S-1 ). Background We issued our initial audit report on March 21, 2016. The audit objectives were to determine … false income information to obtain Medicaid benefits. The State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on behalf of the owner … review of improper Medicaid claims, recover improper State payments, and improve claims processing controls. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionImproper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by … to as dual-eligibles), Medicare is the primary payer for Medicare-covered hospice services, while Medicaid is the … to delivering services, hospice providers are responsible for developing a comprehensive plan of care and coordinating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered-medicare-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2088
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the following maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2023: The regular yearly contributions amount for Deferred Compensation will increase from $20,500.00 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2182
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the following maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2024: The regular yearly contributions amount for Deferred Compensation will increase from $22,500.00 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2182-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2024CUNY Bulletin No. CU-782
… dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 375 in Bargaining Units TG, TJ, TP and SJ. Affected Employees: Employees represented by DC37, Local 375 in Bargaining Units TG, TJ, TP and SJ are affected. … TG $37.01 Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in paychecks dated February 8, 2024. OSC Actions: At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-782-district-council-37-dc37-local-375-dues-increaseCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe … requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training as required to all staff … Documentation to support attendance for the training was not maintained and we were unable to determine which staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newPelham Union Free School District – Information Technology (2021M-134)
… comprehensive, distributed and tested to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/08/pelham-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2021m-134City of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the City of … and 138 questionable disbursements by the Association’s Executive Director (Executive Director) totaling $24,955. Based upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38Travel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you should consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process. Key Findings … services or professional services or ensure no conflicts of interest existed. No competition was sought for … service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… in costs exceeding approved levels or in the allocation of money year after year that historically has not been expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2019. Background The Village of Herkimer (Village) … Village of Herkimers Villages progress as of March 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, … expected or planned, making it harder to adhere to the tax cap as they prepare their budgets for 2023.” DiNapoli said … round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third … including New York City, saw collections rise. “Local sales tax collections are growing more slowly than they were … officials should temper their expectations for future sales tax revenues.” Local sales tax collections this past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… oversight of the operations and finances. The Supervisor serves as the Town’s chief executive officer and chief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121State Agencies Bulletin No. 2363
… letters as a written request for reissuance of a payroll check and must submit a payroll check stop payment and replacement request through the Request Stop Payment worklist … check and must submit a payroll check stop payment and replacement request through the Request Stop Payment worklist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2363-outreach-and-escheatment-2024-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… $93,886 Minnesota 33,502 $3,180,784,939 $94,944 Mississippi 27,410 $2,368,493,992 $86,411 Missouri 57,127 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateBorder City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… financial management. The former Director/Chief was arrested on charges of grand larceny for allegedly stealing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39