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Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs

… school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also makes communities … OGS website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be included in future bids. You may also find cost … CostSaving Ideas How to Reduce Energy Costs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costs

Cost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process

… which are collected with taxes.) Ensure that the service provider complies with statutory requirements and … taxes or other charges by credit or debit card can enhance customer service and convenience. The governing board may … transaction date, the amount paid, a unique confirmation number and a notice to the taxpayer to print out and retain …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-process

IT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance

… submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentals

Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… 5.75% Over $100,000 7.50% 6.00% Federal Tax Treatment of Contributions for Tier 5 Members The additional … will be pre-tax 2% will be after-tax Federal Tax treatment of Contributions for Tier 6 Members If your date of membership is on or after July 1, 2025, you are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/contributions

What is a Defined Benefit Plan?

… As a NYSLRS member, you are part of a defined benefit plan , … by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-plan

Opinion 88-5

… policy may apply to elected officials; Whether the policy can be changed in a manner which would reduce benefits …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5

State Agencies Bulletin No. 778

… for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulations. Affected … for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholding

Projected Invoice

… Overview Your projected invoice is provided in September for budgetary purposes. It approximates next year’s annual invoice, which you will receive in November 2026. If you have the Billing Security Role, we … NYSLRS employers with the billing security role can sign in to Retirement Online to view their projected invoice …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/projected-invoice

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… exceed the 4 percent limit by an annual average of 9 percentage points, or approximately $2 million. The … surplus fund balance exceeded the statutory limit each of the last three fiscal years by 12.3 to 16.3 percentage … 30, 2019, the District overfunded one reserve by $820,000. South Colonie Central School District – Allocation of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths

… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deaths

DiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population

… had called in sick. March 20, 2019 at Crown Heights/Utica Ave. (3/4) station and Utica Ave. (A/C) station. Outreach workers didn’t show at these … Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F Train Unknown’ at 14th Street-6th Ave FLM.” While some people may resist giving their names, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-population

DiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program

… does not have the resources to fully fund its $548 billion 20202024 capital program which is vital to improving riders …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-program

Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts

… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money … capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districts

Opinion 88-23

… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … corporation, would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation. You advise that the … construction corporation would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23

Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans

… To download a copy of this publication go to www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/respondaudit.pdf . … 90 days: Electronically, as an attachment, to: caps@osc.ny.gov Or in paper format to: Office of the State Comptroller … RDU – CAP Submission 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 OSC will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plans

DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism

… as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … to the student's home, phone calls or emails to the parent or guardian if absences continued, and eventually a … from SED officials is included in the final report, which can be found online at: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeism

Opinion 96-4

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (disposition of … FUNDS -- Budget Procedures (authority to supersede in village); (disposition of proceeds of sale of property) … a thirty year period for general village purposes. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4

Opinion 92-24

… GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §60; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; TOWN LAW, §64(11): A publication which does not satisfy … as an official newspaper. A town board is not required to designate an official newspaper, but if it elects to do so the board must follow the order of selection set …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24