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Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… retail energy market, you’re no longer restricted to buying energy from your host utility. The utility … such as natural gas, that will save your locality money. Visit the OGS website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… authorize payments to be made by credit card or electronic funds withdrawal through the municipal website. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure … rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH … data warehouse to monitor and track perinatal outcomes by race, ethnicity and insurance status to improve maternal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… a monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. How Defined Benefit Plans Work Defined benefit pension plans, … members and employers. However, the biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement … defined contribution plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement account, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… agencies that the use of fixed amounts or percentages for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not … or percentage. Agencies have entered the fixed amounts for Federal, State or local withholding taxes into PayServ, … Agencies must not initiate new fixed tax transactions for employees. For employees who have a fixed tax entry, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingOpinion 88-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … reduction of benefits) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (reduction of health insurance benefits) … comply with constitutional equal protection guarantees (NY Const, art I, §11). Therefore, in answer to your first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… $745,262, of which $358,384 was funded using general fund money, were adequately supported and properly allocated. … as teacher center costs. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to … chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli identified … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… or at shorter intervals. This fund may not be used to pay district operation and maintenance costs. A governing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… for improving operations and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen … or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be addressed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… same rising debts but will have less income, opening the door to potential service cuts and higher than planned fare … Dashboard Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programOpinion 88-23
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … the village unless (a) his or her stock ownership amounts to less than 5% of the outstanding stock and (b) as employee and officer of the corporation, his or her duties do not involve the procurement, preparation or performance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b Withdrawing Your Contributions andor Your Membership
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… and click “Withdraw My Membership.” You can also apply by mail by submitting a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . Once you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… goods and services under existing State contracts to reduce duplicative contracting efforts and potentially save … and negotiation has been done. State contracts can help your local government or school district: Reduce or eliminate the time required to prepare bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Make Sure You Receive Your 1099-R and Annual Statement Schedule a Change of Address with Retirement Online Go Paperless With … Working for a Public Employer While Receiving a NYSLRS Pension Benefit Retirees COLA is Coming at the End of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024Frequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… and cleanup operations, but I was stationed in various locations throughout the city. Am I eligible to take … for World Trade Center accidental disability benefits? As long as you meet all eligibility requirements, including … Is there a deadline for filing for a reclassification? As long as you file a Notice with us on or before September 11, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsRequired Documentation
… , you can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter asking for … Organization) Corporate Seal affixed to a notarized claim form; Notarized statement from an appropriate officer or … your organization can claim on behalf of, such as IRS form 851, SEC form 10-K or Corporation Annual Report. Proof …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentation