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Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy consumption also … models. Use Energy Star power management software on your computers. Turn on power save features in office … systems. Tighten up windows and door frames and install weather stripping. Use programmable thermostats to raise air …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… to clerical duties. This may include use of a locak box. Set up a contract with a bank to receive and process … or charge a service fee to the cardholder. (The law limits the amount of the service fee to the costs incurred in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… defense-in-depth. These concepts highlight the importance of looking at internal controls both individually and … triad refers to an information security model comprised of three main components: confidentiality, integrity and … that can be used to adequately protect against IT security threats. Only a combination of multiple preventive, detective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… plans, retirement assets are pooled, and the investment risk is shared. These plans are usually administered by … and retain qualified employees. Employers can reduce the risk of employee turnover, which can help cut training costs … With a defined contribution plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planContributions – 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 … required when you elect this plan are taxable, meaning they will be taken from your earnings after taxes and … plan, the additional contributions required are taxable, meaning they will be taken from your earnings after taxes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/contributionsDiNapoli: 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-deathsOpinion 88-5
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … LAW, §92-a: A town may provide health insurance coverage at town expense to retired officers or employees, or a group … a personnel policy of providing health insurance at town expense to retired employees with at least five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… teacher center costs. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… Purpose To advise agencies that the use of fixed amounts or … for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulations. Affected … IT-2104 that has been submitted by an employee. According to Internal Revenue Service Publication 505 (Tax Withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… outreach efforts to the homeless population in the transit system including Long Island Railroad and Metro-North Rail … 2,178, an increase of 18 percent over 2013. Questionable Placement Claims Auditors found the MTA and DHS cannot trust … to place in a family shelter. No further information on placement efforts was listed in DHS’ database. 11 clients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s debt levels found the MTA does not have the resources to … income, or other financial support, to pay for additional debt service. The President’s proposed infrastructure program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programCost-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 in a capital or … disposal plant, or a specific item of equipment, such as a sewer system pump. For this type of fund, the authorization … , such as land or buildings, or type of equipment, such as sewer or water system maintenance equipment or machinery. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… The State Education Department (SED) has stepped up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released … absenteeism. But given how vital it is for our children to be in school and learning, I urge the department to do even more and reexamine the guidelines provided to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 88-23
… would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation. You advise that the … time the officer or employee was elected or appointed, but does not except any renewals thereof. Another exception is … member was elected to office. Therefore, since your letter does not suggest any preexisting agreement, this exception …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… specifics if they are known at the time the audit response letter is prepared; but it is not our expectation that you do so in the audit response letter. What is the Process? Near the end of the audit, OSC … have questions or concerns. Where Does the Audit Response Letter Get Sent? Generally, audit responses should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansOpinion 96-4
… LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (disposition of proceeds of sale of property); (establishment of general reserve fund); … procedures) -- Real Property (payment of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of … to supersede in village); (disposition of proceeds of sale of property) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Terms and Conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… If you leave public employment with less than ten years of credited service, you may end your membership … a Withdrawal Application (RS5014) . 1 Once you have ten or more years of service credit, you cannot withdraw from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipCost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality … food, furniture, computer hardware and software, and much more. Goods and service contracts fall into three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesRequired Documentation
… If you file a claim: online , you may receive an email asking for documentation to prove ownership. by mail , you can attach the required … forms of proof. Proof for Individuals Proof of Address If your current address is different from the address … If youre submitting your claim by mail attach the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentationDiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… governments soon, according to a budget analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The city’s … of more than $2.1 billion annually from FY 2022 through FY 2024, mostly from the inclusion of recurring labor savings … expansion that added 920,500 jobs, New York City lost 944,100 jobs in March and April 2020. While the city has added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-relief