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DiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… A state Office of Mental Health (OMH) contractor hired to provide janitorial services failed to pay its workers prevailing wage rates and tried to hide … DOL to determine the amount of back wages and benefits due to workers from Shorefront for the periods that they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesRabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Queens District Attorney Richard A. Brown, joined by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, today announced that … million in City and State funding between 2005 and 2012 – money that was intended for special needs students between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be keeping students at the City University of … prior semesters. In addition, 13 of 25 officials said they do not offer online or hybrid courses (courses encompassing both classroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… use service credit at retirement to determine a member’s pension benefit. Instead, the pension is a fixed percentage of the member’s final average … the retirement benefit. If the DRO does not specifically address a disability retirement, then the ex-spouse’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to infrastructure aid. "Local communities are facing a big … but they will need help. While the state has taken steps to make funds for repairs available, the assistance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridgesNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… payments to the federal Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF), New York is one of only seven states or territories with unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundThe Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits
… (if applicable) or as the beneficiary of the member’s pension payment option. NYSLRS must have an approved DRO on file, and proof of divorce, to make direct pension payments to an ex-spouse of a member. A copy of the … an Amended Order. Please note that, unlike a private pension plan, the rights of membership in NYSLRS belong only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/domestic-relations-orderDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City of Philadelphia Public Employees Retirement System and Calvert Investments. The filers hold combined shares of Monster Beverage with an approximate value of $57 million. … mindful that their boards should reflect the men and women who purchase their products. When a board fails to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardCyberattacks on New York’s Critical Infrastructure
Cyberattacks are a serious threat to America’s critical infrastructure and have the potential to severely impact our day-to-day lives.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/cyberattacks-on-new-yorks-critical-infrastructure.pdfWells Fargo Shareholder Proposal
Shareholder request for Wells Fargo to determine whether its incentive pay practices have exposed it to financial loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/wells-fargo-shareholder-proposal.pdfTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… — accounts that have had no activity for three years. Make a small deposit or withdrawal every year. Cash all … Glossary Required Documentation Taxes and Interest What to Expect from Us … Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, particularly the … Any additional delay could create a large shortfall in funds for the MTA’s 2020-2024 capital program, delay needed … burden could significantly increase depending on how it funds its next capital program. If the MTA issues the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… and correcting previous reports eLearning and Resources videos and links to resources on reporting procedures Follow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… The Nourish New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food … P. DiNapoli found the agencies jointly managing Nourish NY may have limited the program's ability to fund certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingVoluntary Compliance Agreement
Submit a Voluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) if you know you have past due items to report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/voluntary-compliance-agreement.pdfWhat Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods that have been delivered or services that … be in writing and can be in any reasonable form prescribed by the local government or school district, so long as it is … Basically a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods that have been delivered or services that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimStay Informed – Career Plan
… or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand your benefits and stay informed. … contact information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply for a loan. Review your Member Annual Statement … and 6 members covered by Article 11 Sections 375h and 375i How to Stay Informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informedDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… DiNapoli urged New York City officials to better prepare for financial downturns by evaluating the city’s rainy-day reserve fund, establishing targets for how much should go into the fund each year and setting the conditions for withdrawals. His report found the city’s reserve policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundIX.12.D Federal Funding Subject to CMIA – IX. Federal Grants
… all cash disbursed under federal programs listed in the Assistance Listing Number (ALN) (formerly CFDA) is subject to … 205.27b and 205.29) for other potential actions. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/10/2025 … Technically nearly all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12d-federal-funding-subject-cmiaOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). ERS … of each calendar year, reset your employees' overtime earnings to $0.00 in your payroll system and begin tracking … is not in effect yet. Report overtime above and below the limit using the appropriate earnings code (please note, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limits