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Life Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
Beneficiary designations are important for NYSLRS members and retirees. This guide explains how keep them up-to-date and why you should.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1706-designate-a-beneficiary.pdfSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether Battery Park City Authority discretionary spending was … two fiscal years ended October 31, 2011. Background The Battery Park City Authority (Authority) was created in 1968 … To determine whether Battery Park City Authority discretionary spending was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… in-home personal care, meal delivery, transportation, case management and support for family caregivers. In June, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsDiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… During Pride Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighted … LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to honor and … During Pride Month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… they sent to Washington, D.C., in taxes in federal fiscal year 2020. It was true even for New York, which has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… records. Under FOIL, an agency must make records available for public inspection and copying, except to the extent that … Upon entering the main entrance, advise security that you are visiting to submit a request for FOIL records. … information that cannot be disclosed pursuant to FOIL, and other factors. If you will be charged a fee for the records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Enacted Budget
… "The Governor and Legislature reached an on-time budget agreement amid an uncertain revenue picture and risks to federal aid. "Still, there are areas of concern. As in past years, the budget negotiation process was mostly done behind closed … The Governor and Legislature reached an ontime budget agreement amid an uncertain revenue picture and risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budgetSeminars for Local Officials
… a local government official with your home and work lives is not an easy task. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official Training Unit offers seminars for municipal and school district governing boards and other … OSCs Local Official Training Unit is offering a series of virtual seminars for municipal and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsIf You Need Help – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… If you have questions about GASB standards and how they apply, … consult with your accountant or an independent auditor. If you have questions about your GASB report or for help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/if-you-need-helpReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Online . The calculator uses your salary and service credit information to create an estimate. You can fine-tune … retirement dates, beneficiaries, earnings, and service credit amounts to see how they affect your potential benefit, … Option Election form from our Forms page and submit it by mail. If your election is not timely, by law we must process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – State Police Plan
… Online . The calculator uses your salary and service credit information to create an estimate. You can fine-tune … retirement dates, beneficiaries, earnings, and service credit amounts to see how they affect your potential benefit, … Option Election form from our Forms page and submit it by mail. If your option election is not filed on time, by law we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionDiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… our schools, fixes our roads and keeps our communities safe," said DiNapoli. "But potential policy changes in … operations. In today's political climate, it's important for New Yorkers to get a sense of how much funding is at … financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidSouthside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… relationship with National Heritage Academies Inc. (NHA) for the period July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2013. Background Southside Academy Charter School, located in the City of Syracuse, is governed by a Board of Trustees … with NHA, to ensure the fee is reasonable and in the best interest of the School. Periodically request a breakdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318Selected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, … real, substantial and continuing, and who control the day-to-day business decisions. These enterprises must also be authorized to do business in New York State and registered under the … To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesOverpayments of Certain Medicare Crossover Claims
… Purpose To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims for physician and other outpatient services and to identify the claims processing control weaknesses that … To determine if Medicaid overpaid Medicare crossover claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/overpayments-certain-medicare-crossover-claimsStatement From NY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Mayor's November Financial Plan Update
… future unanticipated spending. If the city had built up reserves earlier, it could have mitigated the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/statement-ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-mayors-november-financial-plan-updateComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… when developing budgets. The district has not established a formal plan stating how much will be set aside in each … reserve, how each reserve will be funded or when reserve funds are to be used. Cherry Valley-Springfield Central … the federally regulated limit by more than $45,000. For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial … oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual financial reports, provide interim financial … office for fiscal years 2016 through 2019. The city council did not take sufficient action to acquire financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today following Amazon’s agreement to conduct and publicly release an … shareholder proposal they had filed for consideration at Amazon’s annual meeting on May 25. “For Amazon, one of America's largest employers, to prioritize and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Executive Budget
… also rescinded a planned drawdown from its retiree health benefits trust of $1.6 billion. “The financial plan reflects … city is projecting further improvement in both income and corporate taxes, while revising sales taxes downward and … behavioral changes related to increases in state income or corporate tax rates, which push the city’s combined income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-executive-budget