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The Cost of Living in New York City: Food
In 2022, the food price index in the New York City metropolitan area grew 8.8 percent from 2021, the highest growth in over 40 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2026.pdfThe Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation
Fueled by inflation, transportation prices in the New York City metropolitan area rose by almost two times as much as overall costs between 2019 and 2022, growing by over 21 percent. Since then, prices have come down.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-16-2025.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1572
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1572-april-2017-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1650
… using an overpayment earnings code or an AC-230. In this case, the negative retroactive adjustment may be re-generated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1650-april-2018-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B24-6-1)
… debt schedule. The 2024-25 tentative budget includes sewer meter rents revenue of $1.6 million, Orange County sales tax revenue of $1.2 million, and water meter rents revenue of $1.1 million. We were unable to … to override the limit. Review the estimates for sewer meter rents, Orange County sales tax and water meter rents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b24-6-1Housing Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… public housing, and a variety of housing support for the homeless. Households benefitting from rental assistance or … public housing and a variety of housing support for the homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/housing-assistanceVillage of Mill Neck – Financial Management (2014M-358)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition … June 1, 2011 through May 31, 2014. Background The Village of Mill Neck is located in Nassau County and has a population … Village of Mill Neck Financial Management 2014M358 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/02/20/village-mill-neck-financial-management-2014m-358Town of Lisbon – Financial Condition (2012M-202)
Town of Lisbon Financial Condition 2012M202
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-lisbon-financial-condition-2012m-202Cortland Enlarged City School District - Budget Review (B4-15-12)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. … with appropriate increases. Restrict the use reserve funds to legally appropriate financing sources. Examine the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/15/cortland-enlarged-city-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-12As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically disadvantaged … homeownership in New York. In 2023, the most recent year for which data are available, White homeownership rates were … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Homeownership can be a powerful tool for building generational wealth, but many New Yorkers face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (MTA): New York City Transit: Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (2016-S-26) Auditors found … late or not at all; train crews not in compliance with medical assessment requirements; and there were … Staten Island Railway (SIR): Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (2017-S-71) Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
City of Long Beach Budget Review B1875
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5Fund Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of … funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that … are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/fund-financial-dataState Police Bulletin No. SP-209
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of State Police instructions for … The new State Police bi-weekly, 8 Year Seniority Payment is included in the calculation of overtime compensation … Entry Payments > Overtime Compensation). If an employee is appointed to an ineligible position effective after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-209-new-state-police-8-year-seniority-payment-investigators-and-seniorFriendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
Determine whether the Friendship Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/friendship-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2022m-55DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… Educational Services (BOCES) withheld millions of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local … P. DiNapoli. “Excessive amounts of money can sit unused or in unauthorized reserve funds because of flawed budget … to each district the cost allocated to that district in the past year’s budget, the actual expenditures associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and did not give rationale for the lower target according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesThe Financial Industry Crisis – Impact on the New York State Budget, September 2008
The State Comptroller maintains a close watch over the impact of all economic events for New York State and its local governments, including New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-financial-industry-crisis-2008.pdfDiNapoli: Owner of Medical Transport Company Charged With Running Sham Transportation Service Scheme
… with the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT) to “enhance the mobility” of seniors and people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-owner-medical-transport-company-charged-running-sham-transportation-service-schemeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and the Plainview-Bethpage Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … were entitled and unused leave payouts were generally made in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and … $24 million of fund balance, which should have resulted in planned operating deficits each year. However, because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits