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DiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited … Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (2017-S-55)
To determine if the Department of State is fully implementing the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s55.pdfWhat Tier Are You In?
… When you join NYSLRS, you are assigned to a tier based on your … contribute toward your benefits, and Eligibility for loans If you are an ERS Member... You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 before July 1, 1973 Tier 2 July 1, 1973 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youProjected Invoice
… Overview Your projected invoice is provided in September for budgetary purposes. It approximates next year’s annual invoice, which you will receive in November 2026. If you have the Billing Security Role, we … NYSLRS employers with the billing security role can sign in to Retirement Online to view their projected invoice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/projected-invoiceDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… poor management by the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) in implementing the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), according to a new report … million has been disbursed from the Emergency Rental Assistance Fund, reflecting payments and support for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskCalculating Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… days in the month of February because of the vacation week, consistent days worked and salary should still be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/calculating-days-workedHow 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-determinationNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… New York City's economy is on pace to add more than 72,000 jobs in 2018 and the … reserves and should continue to do so given the threats on the horizon." The city's most recent four-year financial … FY 2018 citywide savings program is expected to generate, on average, more than $900 million annually, but only a small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownEstimated Invoice
… invoice in November. Payment will be due by February 1, 2026, or you will have the option to pay a discounted prepayment amount by December 15, 2025. … receive additional service credit for their unused, unpaid sick leave at retirement. Salary, Rate and Regular Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/estimated-invoiceSocial Media Use Policy
… Information (photos, videos, messages, etc.) you share with or post to our sites may be used by the owners of the … origin, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex (including gender identity or expression), disability, … that advertises products or services, or spam accounts with irrelevant information. If you have any questions about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyOvertime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… Tier 6 members contribution rates for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 (April 1, 2024–March 31, 2025) and State Fiscal Year 2025-26 (April 1, 2025–March 31, 2026). Refunding … that the refund will be issued by their employer within 8 weeks of the date of the letter they receive. Note for NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… minus any outstanding loan balance, so you must have an account balance of at least $1,334. If you joined on or after … or $50,000 (whichever is less), so you must have an account balance of at least $2,000. Benefit Reduction … tool that gives you secure access to your retirement account information. It is the fastest, most convenient way …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/borrowing-against-your-contributionsAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… (District) officials make procurements in accordance with statutory requirements and District policies? Audit … Whether using formal competitive bids in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for … did not always procure goods and services in accordance with the statutory requirements set forth in GML or with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Military Service Credit
… may qualify. Cost and Benefit There are different sections of the law that allow credit for military service. The cost of the credit depends on which section of the law applies in your case, and in some circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditDiNapoli: MWBE Participation in the State’s Pension Fund Rose to All-Time High in State Fiscal Year 2020-21
… a year earlier. While the Fund’s 2020-21 fiscal year saw market disruptions from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the … competition. The strategy includes educating diverse market participants about opportunities to do business with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-mwbe-participation-states-pension-fund-rose-all-time-high-state-fiscal-year-2020-21Making Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… payment for the employer portion of any salary adjustment with your adjustment report. You will be charged or credited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/making-adjustments-earnings-and-days-workedPower of Attorney
… on your behalf regarding retirement benefit transactions. You may choose to designate a power of attorney in case of emergency, hospitalization or unexpected illness, … your permission — even to close family members. However, if we have an approved copy of your POA form on record, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… cost of college on the rise, it’s a great time to consider opening a 529 College Savings account for your child,” … since 1997. The program is overseen by DiNapoli’s office and the New York State Higher Education Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryOpinion 92-36
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of … County Law to impose a surcharge on a part-county basis in order to finance the implementation of an enhanced 911 … serve such municipality " (emphasis added). As noted, the meaning of "municipality" for this purpose is the county ( cf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36Life Changes: A Guide for Retirees
… line (see the Contact Us section ). Health Insurance We do not administer health insurance programs. However, we can … Alternative Option (depending on the terms of payment). To do this, complete a Pensioner’s Designation of Beneficiaries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-guide-retirees