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Preparing and Applying for Retirement
… ready to apply for retirement, you can do everything online. Learn about what you’ll need to submit, what to … a plan which requires you to contribute (Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members) and insufficient contributions were made to … with their first pension payment, at the end of the month following your retirement month. Depending on how you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… of the audit committee charter. Audit Committee Charter Template All italicized sample wording represents statutory … Audit Committee Charter Guidance and Template …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateOpinion 91-1
… contained in General Municipal Law, §119-o. February 11, 1991 E. Thomas Boyle, Esq., County Attorney County of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity at some point between 2019-21, according to a report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report found that the number of households facing food insecurity declined during the COVID-19 pandemic due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … part of municipal officers and employees are governed by Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Among other things, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready to … be there for you. Your retirement benefit is only one part of a good financial plan. Whether you are new to public … plan. Your retirement years should be an enjoyable part of your life — and they can be with some preparation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementOpinion 2007-1
… 439, 783 NYS2d 827; Fawcett v City of Buffalo , 275 AD2d 954, 713 NYS2d 610 app den 96 NY2d 701, 722 NYS2d 793; Schulz …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-1Opinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… Almost 2.7 million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in 2021, compared to … to the first in a series of reports released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examining “New Yorkers in Need.” While poverty rates in the state declined prior to the pandemic, they were higher in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… Queens has more residents than at any time in its history, a … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Queens economy is booming, setting employment records in each … Borough President Melinda Katz, the future looks bright.” Queens added 110,500 private sector jobs between 2009 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous suffering and persistent uncertainty … may claim to be from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the World Health Organization (WHO) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftXI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Overview The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to ensure that … condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The agency must complete the … was received, the quantity or amount received, the date of receipt, and who received the goods or services. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingOpinion 2006-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Expenses (charging … and zoning board of appeals) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §11: In the absence of any statutory direction to the contrary, … constitute separate primary registration districts and are not part of a single combined district. TOWN LAW §§54, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "It’s an exciting time for Brooklyn with record employment, business growth, and a budding tech sector," DiNapoli said. "Brooklyn is also home to world-class cultural and academic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… system in New York State is critically important to protecting public safety, providing incarcerated individuals with opportunities to find success upon release, and ensuring the wise use of … State’s total prison population in March 2021, compared to 12.0 percent in March 2008. This report provides updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… recreation, services and other facets of life have moved online, reliable high-speed internet connections have grown … according to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). 6 (See “Broadband Internet 101” for discussion of broadband … increased sharply in March 2020 to 400 gigabytes (GB) per month, a 26 percent increase from the same month one year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateVendRep System Guide for Vendors
… New York State Contracting Entity users. As a vendor you can: Electronically complete, certify and submit your … to view the roles that have been assigned to you. If you do not have the correct roles assigned to you, contact your … is required to have at least one Authorized Contact. Change Legal Business Name To change your legal business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… Update Regarding Retiree Earnings Limit 2 The earnings limit for retirees employed by school districts … your retirement benefits. Before you decide to return to work, please read this booklet carefully. It will help you … P. DiNapoli State Comptroller Thinking of Returning to Work? Your earnings may be limited if you return to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown … like food and housing. Since 2014, poverty rates in New York have surpassed the national average. In 2021, the … had devastating health economic and social consequences In New York the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… and social landscape, with businesses ranging from corner grocery stores to renowned department stores in locations … rent relief program funded by resources from the federal government, allowing landlords to recoup some unpaid rent. To … the Open Storefronts program, which allows most retail store owners to use the sidewalk space in front of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19