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Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or local government by paying less for energy and consuming less energy. Reducing energy … consumption also makes communities greener. Pay Less for Energy In the competitive retail energy market, you’re no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… or sensitive information (e.g., names and Social Security numbers). In addition, local governments should check with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… and demand immediate attention. For example, if the payroll process is identified as a critical function, the plan should include an explanation of how payroll processing will continue in the event of an unplanned IT incident that renders the current payroll system inoperable and/or electronic data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practicesAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… The elected members of the board of supervisors in our county receive compensation from us, but they get paid by the respective towns in the county, as well. Do these officials have to prepare … do you determine the number of days per month to record in the Days/Month (Based on Record of Activities) column of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolution2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas … conference, Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins embodies this year’s Women’s History Month theme, “Women Providing … full-time working women in New York State. Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthJoin Our Team as a Local Government Auditor
… Community Auditors in the Division of Local Government and School Accountability (LGSA) help Comptroller DiNapoli … monitor the fiscal status of local governments and school districts to alert officials of potential problems. … offer on-site services and support to local governments, school districts and fire districts. Collect and track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/lgsaDiNapoli: Read the Fine Print on Your New Gift Card
… the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of Unclaimed Funds. “After the holiday season wraps up, many New Yorkers tend to forget or lose track of their gift cards,” DiNapoli said. “Last year my office received over $13 million worth of unused cards. As a rule of thumb, New Yorkers should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-read-fine-print-your-new-gift-cardPlanning
… it for you. Devise a plan, stick to it and set goals. Try payroll deductions to a credit union, savings account or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among … 5- to 11-year-olds and 31% among 12- to 17-year-olds. In December 2021, the U.S. Surgeon General issued a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, … are getting the funds they deserve.” Restitution is court-ordered compensation requiring a defendant on probation … were not giving the court the opportunity to decide how to proceed while the probationer was still under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform in New York, … government groups that had spent decades fighting for this change were outraged and encouraged me to reject it. In the … Board of Elections for making thoughtful suggestions on how to make a new public finance system viable: officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: ExxonMobil Agrees to Assess Impacts of Climate Change
… we urge the company, and others in the energy sector, to find ways that they can adapt to the growing lower carbon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-exxonmobil-agrees-assess-impacts-climate-changeDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… denial of labor rights. Greater corporate accountability for workers' rights can create stronger companies and … office has worked closely with the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights to urge companies to develop … business leaders as well as shareholders to set standards for human rights performance across multiple industries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… Supporting poorer dioceses with ministry costs Providing funds to support mission activities Paying for bishops' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… requirements and that proper internal controls are in place. Accept Credit Card Payments Providing residents the … limits the amount of the service fee to the costs incurred in connection with the credit card charge.) Use a competitive … to select a service provider. (The contract must be in compliance with your local government's procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released today by State … lead to empty promises by vendors. This is another example of why proper contract oversight is needed to protect public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. December … Online 10 Things All NYSLRS Members Should Know … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS members and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending with a significant jump in Medicaid spending. Notably, the … of these proposals. The Medicaid Redesign Team is faced with the challenge of identifying $2.5 billion in realistic, … way to get the state back on solid financial footing is with recurring actions and higher reserves that will better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… important measurement of the reliability of subway service and riders' experience," DiNapoli said. "It turns out the way … was to have 79.4 percent of all trains meet their target and 80.7 percent in 2014 and 2015. Transit met this overall goal in 2013, with 80.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… The Executive Budget continues efforts to control costs while tackling tough issues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … steps towards improved accountability by giving voters a say in the state’s debt burden through the $2 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progress