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Green and Growing: Employment Opportunities in New York's Sustainable Economy
In 2019, New York State enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the State’s latest and most ambitious endeavor to reduce the negative environmental and public health impacts of energy use.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/green-jobs-in-new-york.pdfWayne County Court and Trust (2022-C&T-1)
The purpose of our audit was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2018 through October 31, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/wayne-county-2022-ct-1.pdf2021 Local Sales Taxes Grew by Over 19 Percent; Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
The report examines the many factors that drove sales tax growth in 2021, including inflation, along with the difference in sales tax recovery between New York City and the rest of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2021-local-sales-taxes-grew-by-over-19-percent-exceeded-pre-pandemic-levels.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection: Annual Report to the New York State Legislature, 2024
The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) continues to make progress in several areas toward identifying and applying data analytics to enhance efforts to recognize and prevent fraud, waste and abuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/enterprise-fraud-2024.pdfCayuga County – Court and Trust Funds (2024-C&T-5)
The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/cayuga-county-2024-CT-5.pdfLocal Government Management Guide Reserve Funds
This guide describes the types of reserve funds that local governments and school districts can establish and maintain. In general, reserve funds have specific intended purposes and requirements as set forth in law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reserve-funds.pdfLocal Government Management Guide - Cash Management Technology
This guide is designed to give the reader an overview of electronic cash management technologies, as well as the internal controls needed to help detect fraud and ensure that all transactions are captured.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cash-management-technology.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2023 Through September 30, 2023 (2023-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s9-response1.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for School District Officials
Presenters will provide an overview of how the system evaluates fiscal stress, what a change in score or designation does or does not signify, and common issues that appear to be affecting school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fsms-schools-010825.pdfMedicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity October 1, 2023 Through March 31, 2024 (2023-S-41)
To determine whether the Department of Health’s eMedNY system reasonably ensured that Medicaid claims were submitted by approved providers, were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s41.pdfOpinion 92-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … properties not included in one of the refuse districts, (i.e., certain commercial properties and the properties … a user fee or benefit assessment, is considered a tax when it is imposed for the support of government without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18DiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… State tax collections of $34.2 billion through the first half of the fiscal year were nearly $610 million higher than … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In spite of higher than anticipated spending, the General Fund ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewState Agencies Bulletin No. 2133
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023. … Executive Branch* employees paid on the Administration pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees … via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions: Agencies should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2133-paycheck-distribution-april-26-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2130
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. … Executive Branch* employees paid on the Institution pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees … via the PayServ Bulletin Board and New York State Payroll Online (NYSPO). Agency Actions: Agencies should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2130-paycheck-distribution-april-20-2023-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… Total state receipts through the first seven months of the fiscal year totaled just under $85 billion, $181.8 million lower than the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) latest projections but $1.9 billion … percent higher than the same period last year. Year-to-date tax collections were $5.4 million over the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… New York City lags behind the rest of the state and nation in regaining the jobs lost from the onset of the pandemic in March and April 2020, according to an … today. By March 2022, the city recovered just under 71% of jobs lost, while the rest of New York state has regained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-forceDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 (July - September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same … P. DiNapoli. This marks the second consecutive quarter of collections returning to lower pre-pandemic year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… New York City forecasts a surplus of $965 million in the fiscal year ending in June 2022 (FY 2022), based largely on the receipt of $750 million in unrestricted federal aid, and projects … the city, thanks to strong market returns and the influx of federal funds,” DiNapoli said. “The city should capitalize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Objectives To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is … in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataOpinion 91-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Requirements (mandatory referendum - curtailing powers of city board of estimate) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-9