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Retirees Contribute to New York State's Economy
… can count on, pensions boost local economies in good times and bad, helping to build a stronger New York. During … 79 percent of NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries lived in NY and were responsible for $19.2 billion in economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retirees-contribute-new-york-states-economyDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark … had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. In 2019, fares covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… following its impact. Key Findings B&T and Bus Operations did not conduct a systemwide risk assessment to identify the … over time. Vehicle inspection records at B&T facilities did not indicate what was inspected. We reviewed work orders … for 38 vehicles. The work orders listed tasks, but staff did not check off to denote which were completed nor did they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsOut-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-ordersNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… sharply in recent years, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by State … agency in the nation is critically important to the future of the New York metropolitan region," DiNapoli said. "In the absence of adequate funding, the system could fall into further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights key areas of transit service — safety, reliability and frequency — … riders a month and currently is hovering around 60 to 70% of pre-pandemic levels on weekdays. The MTA recognizes the importance of bringing riders back and has set a goal of increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in … As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingRetirement Estimates – Divorce and Your Benefits
… The court may ask for the present or accrued value of the benefits due to a member at retirement. Upon the … Estimates Unit, NYSLRS will provide a one-time estimate of their Single Life Allowance retirement benefit using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/retirement-estimatesDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… and win back riders to a safe, reliable and on-time transit system.” The state’s increase in the payroll mobility … budget by a total of $1.5 billion from 2023 through 2026. The MTA can use these savings to preserve and improve … provide funding to help balance the MTA’s budget through 2026 — and federal approval for congestion pricing — are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit constitutes marital or separate property in a matrimonial action. Whether a member’s disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… stated the three remaining fan plants were completed but did not provide documentation to support their statements. … atop shafts connected to the Transit tunnels.) Transit did not sufficiently document inspections of individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… five years starting in 2023. The MTA’s 2013 assessment did not include any recovery and resiliency work beyond what … only spent $700,000 on subway car projects since 2015. It did order 460 subway cars during its 2015-2019 capital … transparency plan that the MTA submitted to the Governor did not address capital spending as it should. Improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherAccounting for Medicaid-Related Intergovernmental Transfers
This bulletin is to provide accounting guidance to counties for Medicaid-related intergovernmental transfers (IGTs).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2021/pdf/accounting-for-medicaid-related-intergovernmental-transfers.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds MTA Needs to Strengthen Extreme Weather Preparations
… to their transportation systems. B&T officials said they did not see a risk and had no plan to do an assessment, … against extreme weather. Bus Operations officials did not provide a systemwide risk assessment for depots, … future extreme weather, but auditors found that they did not always take place as required or were not recorded. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-mta-needs-strengthen-extreme-weather-preparationsReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation 315.4 of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) clearly … for completing requirements such as an official’s record of activities (ROA), and it establishes the employer’s role … activities listed on an ROA are actually official duties of the position. The chart below summarizes the 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesDiNapoli: NYC Transit Should Improve Response to Safety-Related Defects
… cracks; and an oil leak on the station platform. Several of the defects involved water conditions (water leaks and … defect. The MTA's New York City Transit, Division of Station Environment and Operations is charged with taking … to inspect subway stations every 72 hours. However, 20 of the 21 priority "A" defects found by DiNapoli's auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-nyc-transit-should-improve-response-safety-related-defectsRochester Attorney Admits to Unlawfully Receiving Retirement Benefits
… years 2008 through 2014. Cecero also admitted that while drawing retirement benefits from NYSLRS, she also participated in SUNY ORP. The practice of drawing retirement benefits while remaining a public employee … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/rochester-attorney-admits-unlawfully-receiving-retirement-benefitsLaw Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers
… Overview 2 A law pertaining to SUNY police officers was enacted on December 18, 2015. … York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) to transfer to the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). Officers who … Law Pertaining to State University of New York SUNY Police Officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/law-pertaining-suny-police-officersDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… performance goal of at least 90 percent. Auditors examined what caused more than half of the almost 500,000 train delays from … would have more to show for its efforts than a 17-slide Power Point that is dated after the auditors’ field work was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackViolating the Terms of a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… specific pension payment option and name the ex-spouse as beneficiary, the terms of that DRO will supersede any other … of settlement, the Comptroller, at their discretion , may change the option election or designation to comply with the … receive a new DRO requesting the Comptroller make this change. Changing elections or designations in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/violating-terms-dro