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DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation

… Yonkers (17.7%) and Rochester (14.1%) receive a large share of their total revenues from AIM. Among the state’s … New York City: Before AIM, New York City received a large share of total unrestricted aid to local governments, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflation

DiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant

… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released today by State … The State University of New York SUNY Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultant

Review of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO

… of food and household items. Background Finger Lakes DDSO is responsible for coordinating services for approximately … a formal contract for these items in a reasonable time frame. Ensure Finger Lakes DDSO pays a reasonable price for the items until a formal contract is in place. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddso

DiNapoli: Uber Needs to Explain What It Is Doing to Protect Riders From Sexual Assault

… that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents of riders being sexually harassed and … incidents. Being open about the steps it’s taking is key to restoring customers’ trust and protecting the … that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents of riders being sexually harassed and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-uber-needs-explain-what-it-doing-protect-riders-sexual-assault

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… balances can be turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) after five years of inactivity. In … gift cards. For this reason, everyone should check for unclaimed funds . “Many people don’t realize that after 5 … balances are turned over to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds,” DiNapoli said. “Now is a great time to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages

… Ellenville (Ulster), Granville (Washington) and Valley Stream (Nassau) were listed in "moderate fiscal stress." The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villages

Introduction – Federal Funding and New York

… Employees in New York State Federal Employment Loss in NY in 2025 Federal Impact on Higher Education Federal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introduction

Preparing and Applying for Retirement

… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re … time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing for retirement, including topics to consider as you plan and actions to take. When you’re ready to apply for retirement, you can do everything online. Learn about what …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirement

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… should keep a watchful eye on consumer spending and this revenue source and be prepared to react accordingly.” …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-year

Submitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits

… official court document. NYSLRS requires a certified copy of the signed DRO, which we will keep on file. NYSLRS accepts … Law and Rules Section 2105. NYSLRS also requires proof of divorce, such as a copy of the parties’ judgment of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-dro

Ordinary Disability (Section 362) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… Benefit If approved, your benefit will be the greater of: 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit; or 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service credit, plus 1.66 percent of your FAE for each year of service you …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-disability-section-362

DiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19

… Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.3 percent of payroll to 14.9 percent of payroll. The estimated average … and provide the predictability they need to plan for their future budgets. Prudent management helps keep New York … here . In 2015, the Actuary conducted a review of the Systems’ economic and demographic experience for the prior …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19

How the Program Works – Contribution Stabilization Program

… or the method for determining annual contribution rates. For purposes of the CSP, the normal annual … less than the maximum amount allowed. Employers will pay interest on their amortized amounts which is comparable to … fixed income investments of a similar duration. The interest rate is set annually by the Comptroller. For the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/how-program-works

Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total overtime hours of 19 million increased 3.9 percent and total overtime … state workers across New York to work long, grueling hours to deal with a crisis never before seen during our … the workforce but accounted for 62.9 percent of overtime hours and 59.9 percent of the overtime earnings in 2020. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020

Performance of Duty Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… incapacitated (physically or mentally) for performance of your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in such service, not caused by your … you may be eligible for this benefit regardless of the amount of service credit you have. Notice of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/performance-duty-disability

DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations

… from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. “By neglecting to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulations

DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards

… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cards

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