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About NYSLRS
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement … NYSLRS administers two distinct systems: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which provides benefits to employees … as correction officers and sheriffs. The Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), which provides benefits for police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… equal what men earned the previous year, typically falls. (In 2022, Equal Pay Day was on March 15.) In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, … data published by the U.S. Census Bureau are for 2019. 2 In that year, median earnings for men in New York working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… potential vendors ahead of awarding a contract, it allowed only 5 business days for any interested parties to respond. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightOpinion 91-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (bus transportation contracts for separate routes) -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for bus transportation contracts) EDUCATION LAW, §305(14); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-64Tips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Cash all checks promptly for utility deposits, dividends, insurance premiums, wages and any other refunds you received. … records. Record all bank accounts, stock certificates, insurance policies, utility and rent deposits, and your safe … all your financial institutions when you move. Tell a family member or trusted friend or advisor where you store …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneySelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/18/selected-employee-travel-expensesState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the … whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while … Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties cities towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Struggling
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, workers aged 16 to 24 experienced the worst outcomes of all age groups nationwide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/nyc-youth-labor-force-struggling.pdfDiNapoli: Probation Departments Failing to Get Restitution Payments to Victims
… the money that was collected from them didn’t always go to crime victims, with some funds languishing for years, according to a review of more than 340 cases at 13 county probation … and the money that was collected from them didnt always go to crime victims with some funds languishing for years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-probation-departments-failing-get-restitution-payments-victimsDiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth
… The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and … York City’s two secure juvenile detention centers, do more to prevent contraband from entering the facilities and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New York City Administration for Children Services has to improve its operations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… leave records contained errors. As a result: $14.1 million of (97%) salary and wage payments were disbursed without authorization. For four of nine employees that had separation payments, unused leave … incorrectly calculated — resulting in over/underpayments of $7,430. Two administrators received leave valued at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Medicaid Program – Improper Episodic Payments to Home Health Providers
… reimburse Certified Home Health Agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided to Medicaid recipients in the home. … or rehabilitative centers. The EPS is based on 60-day episodes of care. CHHAs can be paid for a full episode … transferred into Managed Long Term Care (MLTC) during a 60-day episode of care. The CHHAs should not have received full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-program-improper-episodic-payments-home-health-providersState Agencies Bulletin No. 1269
… services and provide instructions for reporting this information in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) … process in place requiring employees to substantiate their business use of state-provided vehicles and chauffeur … is the most restrictive and cannot be used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1269-new-earnings-code-and-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-useDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… Many of the state’s homeless shelters outside New York City are in … need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State Comptroller … problem affecting communities in virtually every corner of the state,” DiNapoli said. “Despite our best efforts, there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… were able to provide supporting documentation for only 11 of the 14 reported summonses. Key Recommendations To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… for the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s … participation in its procurements. In the report released today, auditors found continued need for improvement. The MTA … for the lower target according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent … its oversight powers to help this vulnerable population get back on their feet.” Homeless shelters across the state … entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and permanent housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national average of 13 percent, according … in New York state comprise 22 percent or 44 million of the states population which is well above the national …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaAccess to Preschool Special Education Services
… in the special education process, these reviews address only 1/6 of the State’s school districts per year, providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determination