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DiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Still, some measures of customer satisfaction initially deteriorated as a result of the move to “broker services” and must be monitored to … ensure quality service. "The MTA has switched the majority of paratransit trips to less costly options, but services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2419
… agencies about upcoming payroll changes due to the May 2026 implementation of NYSLRS enhanced reporting and to … an invalid to a valid SSN The project will go live in May 2026. While most payroll changes resulting from this effort … of. Effective Date: This bulletin is effective May 7, 2026. OSC Actions: OSC will change the Retiree Indicator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2419-enhanced-payroll-reporting-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… the MTA’s substantial capital needs and emphasizes areas of capital work expected to receive funding in its next … state make in the coming months will determine the future of the transportation system for years to come,” DiNapoli … for increased borrowing. The MTA has an overwhelming list of capital needs , but paying for them has been made more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… York City's history," DiNapoli said. "Despite an infusion of $836 million in state and city funds, there has been … in fares." Despite planned fare and toll increases of 4 percent in 2019 and again in 2021, and another round of budget reductions, the MTA projects operating budget gaps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s release of its November budget and financial plan: “Our regional transit system is on the edge of a precipice. Without a significant infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 that … to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys release of its November budget and financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-itManagement of Capital Projects
… Nearly 500 of LIRR’s daily trains originate or terminate at Penn Station. Most of the remainder originate or terminate at the Atlantic Terminal (formerly Flatbush Avenue) in … with a number of others originating or terminating at Hunters Point Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. All of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not receive needed federal assistance: “The MTA is … of its plans for severe cuts and other measures if it does not receive needed federal assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… generate an additional $2.4 billion in surplus before the close of FY 2022. Setting aside an unanticipated revenue … bargaining round. The city has budgeted $495 million by FY 2026 for the additional anticipated labor costs. The city’s … collectively could exceed $1.8 billion annually by FY 2026, on top of city-identified budget gaps. The city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsStay Informed – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your … achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand … cases, you’ll be able to use Retirement Online instead of mailing forms or calling NYSLRS. Members can view benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/stay-informedSelected Travel Expenses
… MTA is a public benefit corporation and a component unit of the State of New York, whose mission is to continue develop, and … policy in the New York metropolitan area. One of the MTA’s constituent agencies is the Long Island Railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/23/selected-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Ontario County Resident Pleads Guilty to Stealing Funds From New York State Retirement System
… Gary Banas. “Ms. Smith Shaver tried to take advantage of the New York State pension system by stealing from a … this fraud.” For over 30 years, Banas worked for the City of Tonawanda Public Works Department. He died in December 2019. Smith Shaver, 61 of Honeoye, identified herself as Banas’ friend, and was the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-ontario-county-resident-pleads-guilty-stealing-funds-new-york-state-retirement-systemState Agencies Bulletin No. 1754
… Purpose To notify agencies of the PayServ changes required as a result of the NYSLRS Redesign Project Background As mentioned in … 620 PAF Loan Affected Employees Employees who are members of the New York State Employee Retirement System or the New … To notify agencies of the PayServ changes required as a result of the NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1754-payserv-changes-agency-update-ability-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… resources now expected to be available over the course of the financial plan period, yet it still plans to raise … percent over a three-year period, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The MTA plans to use the bulk of the unanticipated resources to improve service and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… or New York City, the MTA desperately needs an influx of federal funds or unheard of service cuts and workforce reductions will happen. Failure … 2024. The 2021 budget gap is more than half (53 percent) of the MTA’s annual projected revenue. The gaps in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… properly recorded. Key Findings MTA Capital Construction did not always follow the Procedures when monitoring and … contractor/consultant performance. As a result, it did not fully benefit from the established processes. Our … either the work performed or the information in the file did not appear to support or contradicted the ratings. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemDiNapoli: MTA'S Homeless Outreach Program Didn't Do Much Outreach
… that they conducted homeless counts from 7-8 a.m. and did outreach services from 8-8:59 a.m. Auditors saw Grand … homeless outreach services at that time. Auditors did not observe any placements during a morning shift, … level at the expense of LIRR-level outreach. BRC often did not have the number of outreach and supervisory staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-mtas-homeless-outreach-program-didnt-do-much-outreachAbout the Retirement System – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-retirement-systemMilitary Service Credit
… may qualify. Cost and Benefit There are different sections of the law that allow credit for military service. The cost of the credit depends on which section of the law applies in your case, and in some circumstances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… significantly worse, in part because the city’s Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has neglected to monitor a … Beginning in Jan. 2019, DiNapoli began releasing a series of audits examining MTA’s outreach efforts to the homeless … Road. These audits have generally found lax MTA oversight of the non-profit entities it has hired, even as they failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA latest 20Year Needs Assessment reviews the depth of work needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needs