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How to Search & Claim Property
… lost money waiting to be claimed. All claims can be filed online within minutes, and most are paid within 30 days. We … of the funds until we have reviewed your claim. This is a free and secure service provided by the New York State … Funds. For more information, see About Unclaimed Funds . Search for Unclaimed Funds Go to our search database . Enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… New Locations for In-Person Consultations November 2025 International Fraud Awareness Week Signs of a Scam Fighting … Pension Payments Get a Pension Income Verification Letter Online July 2025 Retirement Online Tools and Tips Look Up Your Retirement Online User ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025Planning
… of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — … to do. You need to determine how much income you will need in retirement. The first step is to draw up a list of all … Security income of 20 percent of pre-retirement earnings. In our example, the combination of Social Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… paying a share of their health insurance premium, health care costs for current and former employees are mounting. … annually pay contributions to pre-fund pensions, the same does not hold true for paying for retiree health insurance. … costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Cash all checks promptly for utility deposits, dividends, insurance premiums, wages and any other refunds you received. … records. Record all bank accounts, stock certificates, insurance policies, utility and rent deposits, and your safe … all your financial institutions when you move. Tell a family member or trusted friend or advisor where you store …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… information to make sure your beneficiary designations are up to date and reflect your current desires. That’s where … provides access to your retirement account information. Sign Up or Sign In to view your current beneficiaries. Your Member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… Fireman’s Association (VFA) former Fire Chief Duane Royal pleaded guilty Wednesday to petit larceny for stealing … of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal accountable and obtain full restitution for the fire … have when agencies work together on the public's behalf.” Royal, 55, admitted gassing up at the VFA pump and using his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyLife Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… numbers listed in the Health Insurance section above. Divorce and Domestic Relations Orders If you are divorced or … have to pay state taxes on your pension. Visit the Retired Public Employees Association website to see which states tax … your designee will be able to: Change your address on our records; Change the account or bank in which your benefit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retireesReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations … receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who begin a new or … or after January 1, 2016. Among other changes, the revised regulation sets out specific time frames for completing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… measures the train's ability to meet goals for the length of time between trains. "The MTA is very clear that it … wait time assessment to be its most important measurement of the reliability of subway service and riders' experience," … Averaging lines like these together results in a rosier image of subway reliability. Also, the MTA's wait assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Property Tax Cap How to Calculate Retirement Exclusions
Learn How to Calculate Retirement Exclusions From Example
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/exclusion_example.pdfLife Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli We are living longer. With many of us now spending a third of our lives in retirement, it’s important to consider how you can enjoy financial security in your retirement. By … on pre-retirement planning and changes in legislation for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-how-do-i-prepare-retireFocus on Identity Theft
… or have heard about someone whose personal information was stolen to file false unemployment claims or credit card … be devastating for victims, ranging from having to rebuild a ruined credit history to having trouble renting an apartment or buying a home, obtaining a tax benefit or receiving a loan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. December 2024 … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS members and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt Limits
How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt Limits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/12410sewer.pdfNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the talk when it comes to taking a stand against systemic racism. An independent examination of just … in the wages it pays and in the products it sells, will help ensure the company is confronting institutionalized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… The New York City Department of Small Business Services’ (SBS) mission is to help “unlock economic potential and create … Previously known as the Department of Business Services, SBS is tasked with helping businesses throughout New York … City start, operate, and expand. Through its programs, SBS provides direct assistance as well as facilitates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityFrequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Find answers to common questions about elected and appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget and other aid, including expected revenue from congestion pricing, give the … Ensuring stronger finances down the road will depend in part on how the MTA chooses to manage debt in the coming … New sources of recurring revenue in the states final budget and other aid including expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgets