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Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… September August 2024 Featured Story Retirement: Myths vs Facts Members Working for a Public Employer While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… this challenge with increased resources to boost housing production and provide greater rental assistance, and the … but are more prevalent in urban areas. Several factors affect cost burdens, including the availability of housing at … needs. For example: The goal for 100,000 affordable homes does not include important details such as timelines, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisState Agencies Bulletin No. 747
… One (1) year of service is defined as 26 pay periods and does not need to be continuous. Job Rate in a higher NS … of Discipline (NOD) for the previous three (3) years. It does not include NODs dismissed by an arbitrator or withdrawn … 2007. Any changes made to an employee’s Job record that affect eligibility after the NPAY779 is created and prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/747-october-2007-merit-step-eligibility-information-employees-representedMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… in food processing, electrical equipment and appliance production provide some good news," DiNapoli said. … have helped to offset losses in leather, paper and textile production. Manufacturing accounted for 16,707 jobs in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… Transportation Authority’s debt levels found the MTA does not have the resources to fully fund its $54.8 billion … and more than 70% on commuter railroads. If ridership does not return as expected by 2024, the MTA will face the … Transportation Authoritys debt levels found the MTA does not have the resources to fully fund its $548 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 1619
… Job Aid_A for instructions. To process waivers in time to affect the first paycheck from which deductions will be … their recovery. The use of NY Paid Family Leave will not affect an employee’s anniversary date or increment code. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1619-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-ny-paid-family-leaveClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… Act requires that a minimum of 70% of statewide electric generation secured by load-serving entities (entities subject … increase electricity demand and lower projected generation, such as increased push to transition to electric … review progress toward Climate Act goals with updated generation and electricity demand forecasts. While PSC noted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1050
… earning more than $500,000 have been revised to affect paychecks issued after January 1, 2011. Please refer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1050-summary-tax-related-changes-tax-year-2011State Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… questions still remain about how federal tax changes will affect the state's finances in the year ahead." Tax receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program
… that pose a threat to their health and safety or that affect the livability of their homes. LPAs, which are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/15/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli on Amazon's Racial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practices
… rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business, in light of the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazons-racial-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-practicesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Amazon Must Ensure Its Business Is Not Adding to Racial Inequality
… rights, equity, diversity and inclusion, and how they affect the company’s business. “Amazon says it stands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-amazon-must-ensure-its-business-not-adding-racial-inequalityDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… outside of the control of school officials, but may affect revenues or drive costs. This is DiNapoli’s seventh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… can result in substantial costs to companies and affect shareholder value. Investors have now spoken. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andOpinion 89-53
… officer of the fire department or, if the fire department does not have a treasurer or other fiscal officer, to the … of the two sections. The amendments, however, do not affect the applicability of the Renn decisions because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-53DiNapoli Seeks Increased Diversity at Pension Fund's Portfolio Companies
… Retirement Systems. “As shareholders, we believe that it does not serve companies or their workers to maintain a … racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and how these affect the company’s business. Last year, the proposal won …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-seeks-increased-diversity-pension-funds-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… date and time of application is critical, because it can affect how long an applicant will have to wait to hear back … was still active as of June 7, 2022. Parodneck said it does not check to see if violations are cleared. HPD stopped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… overall to reduce its stockpile. Reducing inventory that does not have a strategic plan could reduce State spending on … were overdue. Missed preventive maintenance may affect product warrantees and risk additional costs to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… about how recent collections are anticipated to affect the financial plan going forward. Through April 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)
… that pose a threat to their health and safety or that affect the livability of their homes. Local Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairs