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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees not to be fooled if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … six lotteries for applicants to get on waiting lists for apartments in 2013, 2016 and 2017, collecting over $200,000 … in fees from 1,002 applicants. They awarded just 23 apartments. Another 29 people on the waiting lists asked to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli Statement on Governor's Veto of Transparency Legislation
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of legislation that would have … P DiNapoli released the following statement regarding Gov Kathy Hochuls veto of legislation that would have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-veto-transparency-legislationDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be … complained that they could not register for a desired course; Significantly, 139 of those 252 students (55 percent) indicated they were unable to register for a course that was required for their major; and 103 of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesHow to Conduct a Vendor Responsibility Review
… or only the vendor selected for the contract. Be sure to take into account the time needed to conduct such a review. In the solicitation document, you … Responsibility Review Process Documentation Requirements How to Make a Responsibility Determination …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-conduct-vendor-responsibility-reviewAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… judges are on call every third weekend. Can they claim all of that time because they cannot do other things? What do I … to submit an ROA? It’s been more than 180 days since the official took office, and I still haven’t received the official’s record of activities. What if an official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityCost-Saving Ideas: Minimizing Unemployment Insurance Costs
… 899-8810 for the amount of the Employer Account Balance. A high positive account balance may represent unnecessary taxes … balance. Otherwise, it risks having to reimburse DOL for high unemployment costs when it can least afford them. Submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-minimizing-unemployment-insurance-costsDiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… insecurity at some point between 2019-21, according to a report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report found that the number of households facing food … (SNAP) benefits expire on March 1. This is the second report from DiNapoli’s office examining issues impacting New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityHow to Report Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… impact on their retirement benefits. We use days worked to determine service credit, which is the basis for benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/how-report-days-workedXII.6.F Paying Deceased Legislator Benefits – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES Legislation provides that when a New York State Senator or Member of Assembly dies in Office, New York State will provide the beneficiary with a benefit equal to … Obtain a single payment vendor ID from the Office of the State Comptroller’s (OSC) Vendor Management Unit. Enter this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6f-paying-deceased-legislator-benefitsDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… capital program, which has funding constraints. In its October 2023 Needs Assessment (2025-2044) Report, the MTA's first since 2013, it departed … is urgently needed to restore the MTA’s operating revenue. Subway One of the most important priorities for improving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsHow To Retrieve a .txt file from NYSLRS using the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface
This job aid shows you (a participating organization) how to use the OSC Secure File Transfer Services Interface in order to properly retrieve an outbound .txt file from NYSLRS.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/third-party-organizations/pdf/vcdp-retrieve-outbound-files.pdfDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… a new environment, using technology to move to remote and hybrid learning,” DiNapoli said. “This required spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… in our county receive compensation from us, but they get paid by the respective towns in the county, as well. Do … in our county receive compensation from us, but they get paid by the respective towns in the county, as well. Do … calls totals 100. Divide the 100 hours by 20 calls to get an average of five hours per call. If the Coroner then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionResponding 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-plansDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… on the need for greater transparency and accountability in budgeting for the use of federal relief funds. The full … received more money than they sent to Washington, D.C., in taxes in federal fiscal year 2020. It was true even for New York, … on the need for greater transparency and accountability in budgeting for the use of federal relief funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessCost-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-costsDiNapoli: Former Fulton County Snowmobile Club President Pleads Guilty to Stealing $17K from Nonprofit
… Snowdrifters of Stratford, Chad Daley, 52, pleaded guilty to stealing $17,000 from the nonprofit. As part of his plea agreement, Daley paid full restitution to the club. “Chad Daley abused his position to enrich himself with funds meant to support his community,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-former-fulton-county-snowmobile-club-president-pleads-guilty-stealing-17k-nonprofit