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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… count hit an all-time high of more than 9.8 million in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs … a body blow to the State’s economy, with combined losses in March and April wiping out 24 years of job growth, as shown in the chart below. The April decline of more than 1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020DiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral Parkway Towers (Cathedral), located in Manhattan, Findlay House (Findlay), located in the Bronx, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsOpinion 92-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … General Municipal Law, §207-m to salary of deputy police commissioner); (salary of individual filling vacancy in … an individual appointed to fill a vacancy in the office of commissioner is entitled to at least the salary paid to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town for these extra payments and the town paid $58,858 to the supervisor’s wife for services she provided during … period. The board also did not authorize salaries paid to officers and employees totaling $145,671 or certain health … calculation of these exemptions to go undetected. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… a toxic substance that can kill if swallowed and may cause cancer; and arsenic oxide, which can cause a host of health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersIX.12.O Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… (gross value) or more. The federal share of refunds is determined based on refund transactions recorded by the … for refunds held when the state’s interest liability is calculated on refunds for their federal programs subject … of this Chapter. The effect of the refund transaction is to increase the amount of federal funds the state has on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12o-refundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 231
… deduction will be taken for the current period only. It is not necessary to enter a Goal Amount when this procedure is followed. NOTE: If OSC has not established an escrow … account and reported to DCJS. When the fingerprint card is processed, the DCJS special escrow account will be charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/231-fingerprint-fee-processingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2027
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … using the effective date and check dates listed below. Due to the issues surrounding COVID-19, OSC will process this … 603-617) and NS positions (Grade 600), which are equated to a grade (Grade 603-617), are eligible for the April 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2027-april-2022-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-lls-paymentOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… Workforce Development Dashboard Objectives To determine what workforce development programs and services … serve, and what their eligibility requirements are; and to determine whether there is overlap, duplication, gaps, … To determine what workforce development programs and services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… benefit fewer area farmers. “The Nourish New York Program is vital and addresses significant needs in both rural and … increase the number of participating farms.” Nourish NY is jointly managed by the New York State Department of Health … which will realign Nourish NY back to serving everyone it is meant to help—effectively bridging the gap between food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Renewal (DHCR) together with the state’s Housing Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC) provides grants to local public … upgrades. However, the first construction contract ($16,500 for electrical work) wasn’t awarded until February 2011. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfOpinion 88-20
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Courts (authority to relocate family court) -- County Seat (effect of … its family court from the unincorporated area of a town to a village. Such relocation alone would not have the effect … may be moved from its present location in the county seat to another location in the county without also effectuating a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 2233
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 M/C LLS Payment and provide instructions for payments not automatically processed. Affected Employees: … for the April 2024 M/C LLS Payment provided the employee: Is Active, on a Leave With Pay or on an Unpaid Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2233-april-2024-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-lls-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2139
… results in a salary below the Job Rate of the grade of the new position) effective after receiving the April 2023 M/C … Deferred Comp 420 NY Dependent Care Contribution 425 Repay State Loans/Debt 426 Higher Ed Repay State Loan 428 Dependent … all employment and income taxes. Federal, State, and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2139-april-2023-managementconfidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-lls-paymentDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement of $240,000
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Cortland County District Attorney Patrick Perfetti today … Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. The thefts were discovered … “We have no tolerance for abuse of the public’s trust and today Dennis Brown faces consequences for his crimes. My …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-pleads-guilty-embezzlement-240000Opinion 96-13
… for a reduction of payment in the event that a participant is a member of, or receiving a retirement allowance from, the … assigned work periods. The effect of this provision is to limit the circumstances under which service credit may … System. Further, the State Employees' Retirement System is governed generally by article 2 of the Retirement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-13DiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 25.2% since 2019 and low-income households … a close eye on what is driving affordability issues in the city and state, and it has not escaped anyone that … Food prices in the New York City metropolitan area have risen 252 since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… and now charge among the lowest fees in the country." This is the tenth fee reduction in the last 15 years. The largest … 529 plans in the country, New York State's 529 Program is also ranked one of the top programs in the nation. On … disclosure booklet here or go to: http://cdn.unite529.com/jcdn/files/NYD/pdfs/DisclosureBooklet.pdf *May be subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesJune 2002: Advance Refunding Bonds
… done? In an advance refunding, bonds are refinanced (paid off) by issuing new bonds. Typically, the proceeds of … is the new schedule for the Long-term Debt Account Group, should report the new debt, but not the old debt. How is debt … (after payment of $ x.x million in underwriting fees, insurance, and other issuance costs) were used to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/june-2002-advance-refunding-bonds