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DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply … reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary reasons. New York state excludes suspensions and extended medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli 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-cardsDiNapoli: Uber Needs to Explain What It Is Doing to Protect Riders From Sexual Assault
… , on behalf of The New York State Common Retirement Fund*, that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents … the Attorney General of New Jersey. * The state’s pension fund holds shares in Uber with an approximate value of $240 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-uber-needs-explain-what-it-doing-protect-riders-sexual-assaultDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report … found questionable travel and excessive lodging expenses for the contractor, Pitts Management Associates (PMA), which … Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantReview of Credit Card Expenses at Finger Lakes DDSO
… living in 150 group homes across eight counties. Employees at each group home routinely purchase food and household … of household items. Key Recommendations Ensure employees at Finger Lakes DDSO follow New York State procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/12/review-credit-card-expenses-finger-lakes-ddsoSocial Media Use Policy
… users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect OSC views or opinions. Comments … agree not to post any content that contains: Comments that do not contribute to the topic of conversation. Information … users on our social media sites are those of the users and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyPerformance of Duty Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… behalf. For example, your attorney, a power of attorney (POA) , or a court-appointed guardian who has been granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/performance-duty-disabilityDiNapoli: NYC Immigrant Workforce Below 2015 Peak
… self-employed population whereas nationally, they made up only 23% in 2023. DiNapoli recommended: The city do more to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-nyc-immigrant-workforce-below-2015-peakHow to Parse .txt pipe-delimited files using Microsoft Excel
This job aid shows you (a participating organization) how to successfully parse a pipe-delimited .txt file using Microsoft Excel so you can easily interpret NYSLRS outbound files.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/third-party-organizations/pdf/vcdp-parse-outbound-files.pdfSubmitting a DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Law and Rules Section 2105. NYSLRS also requires proof of divorce, such as a copy of the parties’ judgment of divorce. Submit the DRO and a copy of the judgment of divorce to: NYSLRS Matrimonial Bureau 110 State Street Mail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/submitting-droDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of … fiscal year, which includes all counties, towns, 10 villages, and the majority of cities. DiNapoli's office … P DiNapolis Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll … 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 … process and highlighting important topics and information to consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… boosting local revenues,” DiNapoli said. “Despite the good news, a slowdown in collection growth in the fourth quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … of payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … all others in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than … The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an alltime high at more than $850 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli 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-cardsDiNapoli: 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 buildings … villages. “Local officials must do their part to keep fire safety a priority,” said DiNapoli. “By neglecting to properly … each year, while all other buildings requiring a fire safety and evacuation plan must have a fire safety inspection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
Beneficiary designations are important for NYSLRS members and retirees. This guide explains how keep them up-to-date and why you should.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1706-designate-a-beneficiary.pdfXII.8.F Changes to Vouchers After Submission to OSC – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the … This section informs agencies how to request a change to a voucher after submittal to the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8f-changes-vouchers-after-submission-oscOpinion 89-48
… for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, … who physically holds the bonds and (iii) whether the bonds can be returned. Pursuant to section 37 of the Lien Law, a … Concerning i where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records ii …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48