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Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)
… The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance that, under present rules, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… numbers in job creation. This is good news for the hard-working men and women who live in our borough. Still, … (D-East Elmhurst). “Our immigrant population works hard, creates new business opportunities and makes Queens the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… limited public resources available to you as effectively and efficiently as possible. When serving in your public … of your municipality must come before your own. In fact and appearance, your actions and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is … Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 2007-1
… §12101 et seq .). This program operates seven days per week and is a “demand-responsive, advance reservation, curb …
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: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… fire doors on multiple floors, leaks and standing water in boiler and elevator rooms. Mold and peeling paint observed in … noting recent capital funding awards to address facade and boiler work. State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Chair of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsDiNapoli: Systemic Oversight Deficiencies Put Thousands of Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing Units at Risk
… for the work of Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, and his hard working staff, auditing and revealing serious problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-systemic-oversight-deficiencies-put-thousands-mitchell-lama-affordable-housing-units-riskDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… higher in some cities. In Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo one out of every four people were living in poverty, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… dramatic increase in identity theft during the past year. More than 67,000 complaints of identity theft were reported … Social media companies, whose business models rely heavily on personal information, should take steps to promote best … in New York State in 2020, inflicting financial losses on individuals and threatening disruption to government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftXI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… Health) Receiving of perishable foods (e.g., Sysco, Driscoll) Agencies must practice “blind receiving” whenever …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingOpinion 2006-10
… are credited to the general fund, town-wide (2006 Opns St Comp No. 2006-3; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-1, p 1; 1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-784, p 214; … 92-47, p 117; 5 Opns St Comp, 1949, p 189; see also, e.g., Williamsburg Savings Bank v Town of Solon , 136 NY 465 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… growth and low unemployment rate serve as a proof that the hard work of our community’s officials and leaders have been, …
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
… 2022 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The safe and efficient operation of the corrections system in New York … with opportunities to find success upon release, and ensuring the wise use of public resources. In 2017, the … population, the number of incarcerated individuals age 50 and above had steadily increased between 2007 and 2016. In …
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
… tend to be users under the age of 30 (28 percent of that group) and those with income less than $30,000 (27 percent). … access rates improved by 11.4 percent for the latter group between 2015 and 2019. Access rates varied moderately … York State Council for Universal Broadband, an advisory group of public, private and academic partners charged with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateVendRep System Guide for Vendors
… System The VendRep System is a web-based application for the creation, completion, certification, and review of … Questionnaires by the vendor, which are available for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity … when engaging in business with the State of New York for contracting purposes. Back to top System Roles Users are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… or concerns, please contact us . As always, my staff and I are here to help. Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State … differ depending on: The type of retirement benefit you are receiving (service or disability); The employer you will … So, you do not need prior approval, and your earnings are unlimited, if you: Work for a private employer; Work for …
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
… safety net, and recently set a laudable goal to reduce child poverty by 50 percent; as the State considers … Constitution requires the State to provide for the “aid, care and support of the needy.” Poverty has been defined … such as the payment of taxes and childcare and medical expenses; and It uses a restrictive definition of family that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeLife Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
… Usually these are the years right before retirement (but they can occur anytime in your career). Your FAS includes … page . *Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 members are vested when they have at least five years of credited service. Tier 5 and … Order Divorce can affect your retirement benefits, as they are considered “marital property” that can be divided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-how-do-i-prepare-retireThe 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 … to Manhattan’s major retail corridors. Retail accounts for 12 percent of businesses and nearly 9 percent of private … of the City is undeniable. In order for the City to fully serve its residents and regain its identity as a favored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… the State Comptroller, details the differences among the 50 states with respect to what is paid in federal taxes and … 6 th ). Federal expenditure areas where New York ranks low include Procurement ($842 per capita, 42 nd ), Federal … 49 th ), Federal Employees Retirement ($216 per capita, 50 th ), and Highways ($103 per capita, 49 th ). The Balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023