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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
… Aging’s (NYSOFA) Long-Term Care (LTC) Ombudsman Program is carrying out its responsibilities under the law, including … to be eligible for certain federal grants, each state is required to establish an Office of the State Long-Term … York, this office (hereafter referred to as the Office) is administratively housed within NYSOFA. The Office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/long-term-care-ombudsman-programDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other borough by several measures, according to an economic analysis released today by New York State … The COVID19 pandemic hit the Bronx harder than any other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxMembership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members
… know. Understanding your milestones will help you develop a sound financial plan. Select your tier and whether you are … over 20 years . A maximum of 32 years of service credit can be used in your pension calculation. If you are 55 or … (COLA) increases when you meet eligibility requirements. (Return to Top) Tier 2 & Tier 3 (Article 11) — 25-Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-police-fire-retirement-system-pfrs-membersCost-of-Living Adjustment – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Single Life Allowance, even if you selected a different option at retirement. You will begin receiving cost-of-living … for five or more years. When you die, if you selected an option that pays a lifetime benefit to your beneficiary, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/cost-living-adjustmentDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… entitled to. Through this joint effort, one more person who believed they could game the system has been caught and … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not … the SSA-OIG, which was conducting its own review of the fraud. A total of $264,700 in retirement system payments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 793
… agencies of the new DOB requirement. Background Per the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the U.S. Department of Labor … OSC must begin to provide the date of birth (DOB) of each employee electing to join the Optional Retirement Program, which enables TIAA/CREF to direct an employee's contributions to one of the four QDIA established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/793-date-birth-dob-requirement-new-members-tiaacref-retirement-planDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based advisement system, according to an audit … employment and the benefits they’re entitled to.” In 2018, there were approximately 1 million working-age adults with disabilities in New York. The employment rate of working-age people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… to four major corporate sponsors of the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia that failed to respond to an … of the recently enacted discriminatory laws in Russia, Olympic sponsorship may end up tarnishing the sponsors’ … rights and the respect and equality symbolized in the Olympic movement.” “With the Olympics starting Thursday, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtPayServ
… an EMPLID Quick Reference Guides Actions with Reason Codes Deduction Codes Earnings Codes PayServ Navigation Paths Tip Sheet PayServ Shortcut …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/job-aids/payservContribution Rates – Employer Contributions and Rates
… generally have higher contribution rates, which results in higher annual costs. For example, if an employer chooses … all employers the same contribution rate would result in employers with lesser benefits subsidizing employers with … Using a smoothing method to help limit fluctuations in employer contribution rates, the Actuary expects an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/contribution-ratesDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… of DiNapoli’s comprehensive Climate Action Plan to address investment risks from climate change and his commitment to transition the Fund’s investment portfolio to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by … integrated oil and gas companies. Background on Climate Investment Actions Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesTown of Highlands – Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (2021M-120)
Determine whether the Town of Highlands (Town) Receiver of Taxes and Assessments (Receiver) properly billed, collected, and disbursed taxes, fees and penalties.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/highlands-2021-120.pdfDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… taxes as long as the funds are used to pay for expenses at an eligible post-secondary institution. New York's 529 … obtain a Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement at nysaves.org or by calling 877-NYSAVES (877-697-2837). This … information. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesCalculating the Maximum Amount Eligible for Amortization or the Graded Payment – Contribution Stabilization Program
… employer’s average rate Divides the normal contribution by the billable salary. Determines the employer’s graded rate … graded rate by the ratio of the employer’s average rate divided by the System average rate (not to exceed the System … Employer’s average rate (employer’s normal contribution divided by employer’s billable salary) 10.000% Employer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/calculating-maximum-amount-eligible-amortization-or-graded-paymentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2313.1
… the following fields in Payserv found on the Job Labor tab of the Job Data page to store and update information … manual update to the new LGS data fields on the Job Labor tab may be required. New Increment Codes Employees in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23131-longevity-service-payment-employees-eligible-bargaining-unitAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jDiNapoli: SED Makes Progress on Implementation of Dignity for All Students Act
… students from harassment and discrimination, according to a follow-up report released today by State Comptroller … lasting damage to a child’s health and well-being. We need to make sure we are doing everything we can to stop it from happening,” DiNapoli said. “I commend the State Education Department for acting on my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-sed-makes-progress-implementation-dignity-all-students-actEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… Limit April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027 $360,000 April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $350,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 $345,000 April 1, 2023 – March 31, 2024 $330,000 April … above the limit. Earnings Period Earnings Limit April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 $250,000 April 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Village of Addison (Steuben County) … office began a comprehensive review, comprised of three audits, of the village in 2022 and found the clerk-treasurer … a penalty for corruption while in office. Summary of three audits released: Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Akron Fire Department – Financial … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits