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Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
New York’s prison population declined by 48 percent between 2008 and 2025; one-third of that decrease occurred with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/post-covid-trends-in-new-yorks-aging-prison-population.pdfSelected Aspects of the Paratransit Call Center Operations (2015-S-17), 90-Day Response
To determine whether the contractor operating the MTA-New York City Transit’s Paratransit Call Center was in compliance with the terms of its contract, and if n
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-15s17-response.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/excel/federal-balance-payments-2013.xlsxTuition Assistance Program: Audit of the State Financial Aid Program at LIM College (2015-T-2)
The objective of this audit was to determine whether LIM College (LIM) officials complied with the State Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-15t2.pdfSelected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-136)
The audit at the College is part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complies with rules
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s136.pdfAnnual Audit
The objective of our examination was to determine whether claims were appropriate and complied with the New York State Workers’ Compensation Law and mandated fe
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2018-07-26-b.pdfOnline Services PARIS Account Authorization
This form identifies a user for the purposes of establishing a user account in Online Services account with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/online-services/pdf/paris-account-authorization-form.pdfDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… to override their tax cap in the first year of the new tax freeze law was about the same as in the year prior. However, preliminary analysis of the new tax freeze compliance forms indicates that, in fact, the number … 2013-14. Of the 677 school districts subject to the tax freeze credit requirements, 97 percent (658) levied property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsOpinion 88-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … the corporation and the village. In this regard, you state that the board member's duties with the corporation do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these … incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) were not … 4 For purposes of this report, New York City data for 2023 made available by the NYPD on the NYC OpenData portal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateOpinion 92-19
… PLANNING -- Subdivisions (authority of town to regulate traffic on private roads in residential subdivision) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Private Roads (authority of town to regulate traffic in residential subdivision) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … 400000 according to the 1990 federal census may regulate traffic in residential subdivisions on private roads open to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Opinion 95-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CEMETERIES -- Fees (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) … and Duties (authority to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18DiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse. By reviewing contracts before they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsXIII.12 Procedure for Reporting Taxable Employee Expense Reimbursements for Prior Open Tax Years – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… how to process adjustments to an employee’s taxable income for prior tax years in order to comply with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) reporting requirements. On occasion, Business … need to make adjustments to an employee’s taxable wages for prior tax years. This may occur if a Business Unit did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii12-procedure-reporting-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements-prior-open-tax-yearsXIII.10.D Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - To Agency Sole Custody Account – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Refunds to an Agency Sole Custody Account Process and Transaction … of SFS. The Business Unit must maintain documentation to support the advance to the employee and must make that available to the Office of … section provides Online Agencies with information related to refunds owed to the State by an employee using the Due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10d-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-due-state-offsetXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a Due to State Offset – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… expense report for reimbursement unless the Due to State is refunded to the State. An employee who travels frequently … future expense reports. The Due to State Offset amount is available in the employee’s wallet. The employee must … expense report. If the total Due to State Offset amount is more than the employee’s current expense report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… provides guidance to State agencies in determining whether a contract-related transaction must be approved by OSC. It … agencies must enter a clear and concise description in the NYS Contract Description field for each transaction, … or Department ID is needed. A determination on the agency request will be provided through the SFS Helpdesk. CONTRACT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewTransforming the Procurement Function
… or consolidation actions. Key Recommendations Define and distinguish Transformation-related from … monitor the progress toward their completion. Clearly define cost savings and cost avoidance for the Procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… biases and create novel sources of bias, and there is often a lack of transparency about the system’s … NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, … and workplace laws that apply to businesses in NYC. DCWP is tasked with enforcing LL144 and can impose civil penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsSecurity Over Critical Systems
… data. About the Program The Natural Heritage Trust (NHT) is a non-profit public benefit corporation of New York State, established in 1968. NHT’s mission is to receive and administer gifts, grants, devises, and … that share mission-compatible goals and purposes. NHT is governed by a four-member Board of Directors dedicated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/28/security-over-critical-systems