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DiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts

… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) … the Prompt Contracting Law. Of the total contracts, 2,276 (50 percent) were processed after their start or renewal … A report found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between NotforProfit …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contracts

Who to Report – Enhanced Reporting

… Employees who are eligible for membership, but chose not to join NYSLRS; Retirees (from any of the eight public … and Social Security Law (RSSL); and Public retirees you have hired as contractors or consultants, as their earnings … earnings limit. Reporting data for employees who have not joined NYSLRS means we will already have it on hand …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-report

DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming

… The city’s unemployment rate in December was 11.4 percent, down from a peak of 20.3 percent in June. However, the rate … source at 46 percent of city-funded revenue, adjusted down by $2.5 billion. They are not expected to return to … municipal unions, a budget risk. The city has also drawn down $1.15 billion in contingent reserves to attain balance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-looming

Due Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds

… Companies that hold abandoned funds are required to attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring, or escheating, the property … Companies that hold abandoned funds must attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-funds

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Coordinated Plan for ERS Tier 6 Members

… for ERS Tier 6 members under Article 15 Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1530/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members

… for ERS Tier 1 members under Section 75c Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1501/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Non-Contributory Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members

NonContributory Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Section 75c Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1506/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 5 Members

… for ERS Tier 5 members under Article 15 Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1523/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election

Audits of Local Governments & Schools

… us at [email protected] . For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, see Audits . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits

DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report

… of the safety net and funds for a wide array of essential services including health care, education, transportation and … of domestic out-migration of more than 966,000 people. Immigration has also been important for sustaining the labor … and employed at higher rates, as well. Restrictions on immigration may pose challenges for employers, universities …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-report

Essential Policy Elements – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… that should be included in a travel and conference policy. The following list details the fundamentals that you should consider when developing or updating your policy. This list is not exhaustive and other elements, … transportation. By linking the mileage rate in your policy to the IRS rate, you can avoid amending your policy …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/essential-policy-elements

Opinion 88-56

… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the … Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521). In our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-56

Opinion 95-3

… restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions or any combination thereof, the county tax on the … restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement admissions. In view of the sales taxes imposed by the cities, … restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions, or any combination thereof (Tax Law, §1210[b][1]; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3

Administrative Hearings

… an online tool that allows users to host or participate in video conferencing, online meetings, and screen sharing … benefit you seek by presenting evidence in support of your claim. A hearing record is made and will be provided to you … by: Email: Email the Hearing Administration Bureau. Mail: Hearing requests sent by regular mail will be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/administrative-hearings

Opinion 2002-1

… for volunteer firefighters, if the program is to provide credit for up to five years of firefighting service rendered … to utilize life insurance to fund death benefits (see Report On Volunteer Firefighter Length of Service Award … program. 3 In view of the above conclusion, we need not address the remaining questions posed for our consideration. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-1

Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)

… Authorizer available to establish the account. Log in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help for all transactions Procurement Contract/Amendment Help … Exemption Request Help Glossary of Terms Release Notes Contact Us Phone Weekdays, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Eastern …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edss

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… School District – Fixed Assets (2019M-103) The district does not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed … paid a total of $437,732 during the audit period. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1

Forestville Central School District – Transportation Operations and Cafeteria Financial Condition (2014M-70)

… District officials have not identified opportunities to reduce student transportation cost by performing appropriate … the bus to increase the use of available capacity and reduce the number of routes, explore sharing bus to locations … outside the District with neighboring districts and reduce the number of spare buses in the District fleet to be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/07/25/forestville-central-school-district-transportation-operations-and