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New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… York counties varied significantly, ranging from a low of 5.7 to a high of 24.4 percent. Although there are differences … average, with the difference growing over time to reach 1.1 percentage points in 2021, when the rate was 13.9 percent … that border New York. In 2021, rates were at least 3.5 percentage points higher in New York than in New Jersey, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeOversight of Certified Homeless Shelter Food Services
… in an effort to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease (such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease). In addition, food should be served in a clean …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/29/oversight-certified-homeless-shelter-food-servicesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … operations. The justices implemented specific controls to ensure court money collected was properly recorded in the … deposited in a timely manner and accurately reported to the Justice Court Fund. Village of Frankfort – User …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… Cash bonuses paid by Wall Street firms to their New York City employees declined by 44 percent … in New York City totaled $18.4 billion in 2008 based on personal income tax collections and other factors, including … the traditional broker/dealer operations of the member firms of the New York Stock Exchange lost more than $35 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … students to Milestone and pays the school’s expenses based on rates set by the State Department of Education (SED). The … programs. Chapter 545 of the Laws of 2013 was signed into Law on December 18, 2013. This Law requires the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… local residents. Businesses and entrepreneurs in need of capital for growth should contact our office to see if they … AccuMED through two of the In-State Program’s 19 managing partners in 2004 (Trillium Group) and in 2006 (Hamilton … Group, LLC Trillium Group is a Rochester-based venture capital group with a primary focus on growth equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundOpinion 95-2
… falling within the exemption of Public Housing Law, §52. You ask whether a housing authority is exempt from paying … television bill which is designated as a "franchise fee". You state that the city in which the cable company is located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Woman Who Stole over $290,000 in Deceased Mother's Benefits from the Buffalo Firemen's Pension Fund
… was the widow of Buffalo fireman William J. Martin. After her husband's death, Lola Martin was eligible for his … of Buffalo and is not part of the New York State and Local Retirement System. Lola Martin died on September 10, 1983. … and Financial Crimes Bureau is led by Acting Bureau Chief Stephanie Swenton. The Attorney General's investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-woman-who-stole-over-290000Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… Mid-Hudson Increases Affected Employees Eligible employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … SA, SD, SG, SK, SN, SR, SY, S9) provides for an increase in Location Pay for employees located in the City of New York and the Counties of Nassau, Rockland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midDiNapoli: Metro North and LIRR Lax in Monitoring Overtime Paid For With Federal Stimulus Funds
… announced today. “There’s significant room for improvement in how Metro-North and LIRR monitor the hours their employees … System, did not have a requirement for conductors to sign out manually, so there was not an accurate record of … that Metro-North: Require conductors to electronically sign in and out; Monitor time and attendance records; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-metro-north-and-lirr-lax-monitoring-overtime-paid-federal-stimulus-fundsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Nelson Rivera in Bid-rigging Case
… of Nelson Rivera, the former Chief Information Officer for Monroe County, for working with others to rig the bidding … process for multi-million dollar public works contracts in Monroe County. Rivera today entered a guilty plea before The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-nelson-rivera-bid-rigging-caseState Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… Purpose To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in … contributions. As a first step, OSC has revised the Retirement Plan Table in PayServ for Plan Type “7X” (TRS) to … of 3.5%. Any employee designated as tier 5 by the Teachers Retirement System must have this Benefit Plan selected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemAvailable Options – Career Plan
… monthly retirement benefit. However, if you die after the full initial value amount has been paid out to you, no … benefit is payable to your beneficiary. Joint Allowance — Full* This option will provide you with a reduced monthly … will cease upon your death. Pop-Up/Joint Allowance — Full or Half* These options will provide you with a reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/available-optionsAvailable Options – Regional State Park Police Plan
… the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments cease upon … only to members with annuity savings contributions on deposit) This option will provide you with a reduced … for your lifetime. At your death, the unpaid balance of your accumulated annuity savings contributions will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/available-optionsAvailable Options – Police and Fire Plan
… initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. "Initial value" is an actuarial term for the … you will receive your initial value amount and more in your monthly retirement benefit. However, if you die after … depending upon which option you elect, payments in the same amount you were receiving (without COLA) will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/available-optionsAvailable Options – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… your death. The mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions. Cash … long enough, you will receive your initial value amount and more in your monthly retirement benefit. However, if you … a reduced monthly retirement benefit for your lifetime, and is based on your birth date and that of your beneficiary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/available-optionsAvailable Options – New Career Plan
… contributions on deposit)This option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. At your death, … initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. “Initial value” is an actuarial term for the … you will receive your initial value amount and more in your monthly retirement benefit. However, if you die after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/available-optionsAvailable Options – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) … annuity savings contributions will be paid to your beneficiary or your estate. If all of your accumulated … the balance of the initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. “Initial value” is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/available-optionsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… plan. In September, the county received a designation of "significant fiscal stress" in the latest round of scoring from DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … in the state. "A healthy fund balance is a key measure of a municipality's financial condition," said DiNapoli. "By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressAvailable Options – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… or sooner, after retiring), nothing will be paid to any beneficiary. Cash Refund — Contributions (Option ½) … annuity savings contributions will be paid to your beneficiary or your estate. If all of your accumulated … the balance of the initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. “Initial value” is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/available-options