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New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in March 2021. As a percentage of the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingOvertime Limits for Tier 5
… Retirement and Social Security Law limits the amount of overtime pay included in the calculation of your final … employer should not withhold member contributions from overtime pay above the limit. Overtime limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System … For Tier 5 members the amount of overtime included in the calculation of your final average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5Opinion 94-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private … not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for nominal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Economic and Policy Insight: New York State’s Clean Energy Fund
Between 2016 and 2032, the CEF is approved to collect $7.5 billion. Review of CEF-supported programs indicates some have exceeded the goals set out by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC), while others appear not to be on track to reach their 2025 targets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/clean-energy-fund.pdfDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… going to examine if the laws and programs New York has in place to keep our children safe in schools are being followed. We need to do everything … Parkland, Fla., left 17 dead and another 17 wounded. Field work is expected to begin in June. Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safetyIX.11.A Single Audit Act Accounting and Reporting Requirements – IX. Federal Grants
New York State is subject to specific accounting and administrative requirements for the federal funds it receives and disburses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11a-single-audit-act-accounting-and-reporting-requirementsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 9, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends More Than Half of Adult New Yorkers Affected by Loss of Employment Income As … recent months, with May's 14.5 percent nearly four times the 3.7 percent in February. But that rate is only one measure of the impact of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-20202 Degree Scenario Analysis - Shareholder Proposal
Shareholder request that DTE Energy, Dominion Energy and Southwestern Energy detail how they will be impacted by the effort to achieve Paris Agreement's goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/2-degree-scenario-analysis-shareholder-proposal.pdfGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Multiyear Planning (2016M-177)
… and Seneca in Ontario County and the Towns of Benton, Italy, Jerusalem, Middlesex and Potter in Yates County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/29/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-multiyear-planning-2016m-177Town of Afton – Budgeting Practices (2013M-304)
… August 22, 2013. Background The Town of Afton is located in Chenango County and has a population of 2,851 residents. The Town is governed … five-member Town Board comprising the Town Supervisor and four council members. The Town’s 2013 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-afton-budgeting-practices-2013m-304Cost-Saving Ideas: Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System
… CostSaving Ideas Establishing an Effective Fleet Management System …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-establishing-effective-fleet-management-systemAppointment of Claims Auditor – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Establishing a separate position with the responsibility for auditing claims may increase the … a position with claims auditing responsibilities. When a claims auditing official is appointed, the governing board generally no … When a claims auditing official is appointed the governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appointment-claims-auditorOpen Book New York
… Search Millions of State and Local Government Financial Records As the State's Chief Financial … how their tax dollars are spent. Without transparency in government, there cannot be accountability. His open data … Also see Legislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses Local Government Data View and download detailed revenue, spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Historic relief funds from the federal government, provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted New York’s per … balance of payments from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2019 to 40th in FFY 2020 among states, according to a report released by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) inadequate monitoring and enforcement has resulted in … private forest landowners who submit and follow a DEC-approved forest management plan for their property to … programs hinge on the efforts of both the localities and DEC. DiNapoli’s report found weaknesses in several aspects of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… & Tunnels (B&T), NYC Transit Department of Buses (Transit Bus), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) need to improve their preparations for … its aftermath, B&T and MTA’s bus operating units – Transit Bus and MTA Bus (Bus Operations) – both carried out projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers' Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2020
… ensuring the proper delivery of benefits and by promoting compliance with the Workers’ Compensation Law (Law). Costs to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023
… that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) … that the Workers Compensation Board Board incurred in administering the Workers Compensation Program Program for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/09/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-state-fiscal-years-endedAbout Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate controls to … billing, collecting, and remitting the appropriate amount of Surcharges to which the State is entitled; and if the … services provided to customers whose primary place of use is within New York State. Surcharge revenue is used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surcharge