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NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… DiNapoli today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for … rates will increase from 13.1% to 15.2% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.8% to 31.2% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25Assessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… for verification are obtained from the NYS Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) and represent values … reported by school districts. Verification Log into the Online Services portal to view taxable assessed values. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… to New York State. This process, called due diligence, is not only required by the New York State Abandoned Property Law (APL), but is good customer service. Requirements in addition to the … diligence requirements 90 days before your final report is due Send a notice by first class mail to every person or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York State, New York … their major public authorities during the third quarter of 2025. The planned sales of $10.8 billion include $7.21 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-third-quarterDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a fifth consecutive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York state, New York … their major public authorities during the first quarter of 2026. The planned sales of $5.34 billion include $3.89 … and done pursuant to their borrowing programs. A new schedule is released every quarter and updated as necessary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterOther Places to Search for Unclaimed Funds
… about refunds on retirement accounts. National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits For information on unclaimed retirement account balances. Internal Revenue … of Veterans Affairs For information on insurance funds owed to certain current and former policyholders or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/other-places-search-unclaimed-fundsMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… Brooklyn, and to Hunterspoint Avenue in Queens. The LIRR is the busiest commuter railroad in North America, with an … to them are underground; however, the remaining track is entirely outdoors, exposed to the elements. The LIRR is … front loaders, and two of the light towers were not at the site. Officials stated that the equipment was currently being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingGet Credit for All Your Public Service
Previous public employment or military service might qualify NYSLRS members for additional service credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/get-credit-all-your-public-serviceDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… good repair. Now, more than three-quarters of this money is siphoned off to pay for borrowing and operating costs of … our infrastructure,”DiNapoli said. “While the state is making progress with its capital planning, New York needs … Meanwhile, combined debt service and operations spending is projected to remain at more than three-quarters of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… be reimbursed by the state Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments for hiring external financial advisers to help with … process. “I want to thank the Governor Andrew Cuomo for recognizing the importance of this legislation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planningDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… charged with grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to capitalize on his mother’s death by pocketing pension … Together, we were able to uncover this alleged fraud against the state pension system. The New York State Police … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32 ). … Empire BlueCross (Empire) to administer the Empire Plan’s hospital benefits. Civil Service maintains the New York … August 18, 2020, sought to determine whether Empire paid hospital claims for members who were not eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/27/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six … dependents. Civil Service contracts with CVS Health (CVS) to administer the Empire Plan’s pharmacy benefits. Civil … a daily update file of NYBEAS changes, and CVS has access to NYBEAS to confirm eligibility information. Timely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/04/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleFinancial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-110823.pdfAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3.pdfWaiting for Special Education - June 2008
Each year in New York City, more than 100,000 public and private school children between the ages of 5 and 21 are referred to the NYC Department of Education.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2009.pdf