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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… 1.7 percent in the first six months of 2016, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … growth slowed from 2.6 percent in the first quarter to 0.8 percent in the second quarter. “While statewide sales tax revenues continue to rebound slowly, only some parts of the state are seeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016DiNapoli: NYC Forecasts $965 Million Surplus Fueled by Federal Aid
… in unrestricted federal aid, and projects outyear gaps to drop by nearly a third from earlier estimates, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “The latest numbers are good news for the city, thanks to strong market returns and the influx of federal funds,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-nyc-forecasts-965-million-surplus-fueled-federal-aidStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of … the methodology used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Our audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Objectives To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and … providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… billion, or 2.2 percent, from the same period last year to $53.2 billion and were $29.9 million lower than mid-year Financial Plan projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … December. "Overall tax collections in December were close to reduced estimates from the mid-year financial plan update, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportOpinion 88-28
… be designated an "official newspaper" of a town pursuant to Town Law, §64(11). The place of publication of a newspaper … in part]. You ask whether a town is required or permitted to designate as its official newspaper or, if no such designation is made, to publish official notices in any of three newspapers which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28DiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… of Mental Health (OMH) allowed not-for-profit providers to bill for improper expenses, such as salaries, alcohol and spa services, and for health and safety violations to go uncorrected. “The Office of Mental Health can do more to monitor and safeguard money that’s earmarked to assist New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortState Agencies Bulletin No. 2227
… for enactment of the 2024-25 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to the upcoming paycheck distribution and release of direct … pay cycle may be affected. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New York (28***, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2227-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2328
… for enactment of the 2025-26 NYS budget, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to the upcoming paycheck distribution and release of direct … Emergency payroll may be affected. *This does not apply to employees of the State University of New York (28***, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2328-paycheck-distribution-and-release-direct-deposit-funds-preparationThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the … the Housing Finance Agency (HFA). HFA's mission is to create and preserve high-quality, affordable, multifamily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followOversight of the STEM Incentive Program
… Purpose To determine if the Higher Education Services Corporation … and Mathematics (STEM) Incentive Program (Program) to ensure recipients are in compliance with the Program rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/28/oversight-stem-incentive-programSignal Maintenance, Inspections, and Testing
… Purpose To determine if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s … section location has a logbook that Signal Maintainers use to record MIT information (e.g., work performed). When work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/17/signal-maintenance-inspections-and-testingSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… 2015-S-20 ). Background On April 14, 2011, the Governor of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power … not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six … the New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followTown of Bradford – Financial Management (2015M-239)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations for the period … The Board did not perform an effective audit of claims to ensure that purchases were made for Town purposes. The … Superintendent have not provided adequate oversight to safeguard highway department assets. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/13/town-bradford-financial-management-2015m-239Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development
… Purpose To determine whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, … 1955, provides affordable rental and cooperative housing to moderate- and middle-income families. The New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/06/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-developmentEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… Purpose To determine if surcharges are being properly assessed at … Background The Mitchell-Lama program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor is adequately … Section 167 of the New York State Labor Law – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … when tenants did not provide a certified tax return to substantiate self-reported income. Additionally, DHCR is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1761
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools in PayServ may require … Certain chart of accounts strings in SFS that are attached to position pools in PayServ will be lapsing and will no … are associated with a chart of accounts string scheduled to lapse on 09/13/2019 or 09/27/2019. A link will be posted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1761-sfs-chartfield-strings-payserv-09132019-09272019-lapse-dates