Search
New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, averaging over 174,000 jobs in … new funding to offset such costs. Half of New York’s Small Businesses Fear a Return to Normal Will Take Another Six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Selected Expenses (Follow-Up) (2017-F-27) An initial audit report issued in June 2016, assessed NYRA's financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCybersecurity Month Phishing
Learn how to recognize and report phishing emails and schemes to protect your municipality from the risk of unauthorized access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-phishing-10-31-22.pdfHow to Search & Claim Property
… lost money waiting to be claimed. All claims can be filed online within minutes, and most are paid within 30 days. We … documentation is needed to prove your claim. This is a free and secure service provided by the New York State … your Social Security Number (SSN) to submit your claim online. Your SSN verifies your identity and entitlement to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … audit (used to determine the job classification and salary allocations for workers' compensation purposes). If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsDays Worked Calculator – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Officials Paid Per Payroll Period Use this calculator to convert the ROA result (average number of days … Worked . Officials Paid Per Call or Meeting Use this calculator to determine the average number of hours per task. Use this calculator to convert the average number of hours per task …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/days-worked-calculatorComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Graycelia Cizik, 64, a … indicating that he was still alive, while she utilized a power of attorney to access his account and withdraw pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… year ending June 30, 2018, resulting from reductions in unneeded reserves in the current year, higher than expected tax collections and … the city’s initial forecast by nearly $1.5 billion in FY 2018, driven by higher-than-planned personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… (EPA) has established an industry goal of 10 percent for unaccounted water system losses. A water accounting … need attention, particularly large volumes of unaccounted-for water. Calculate unaccounted-for water losses and related costs Unaccounted-for water is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemOpinion 2000-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS -- … minimum number of years of service; and periodic payments, in the same fixed amount over the same fixed period of time, … are superseded to the extent inconsistent. This is in reply to your letter concerning the authority of a school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Overview – State Police Plan
… beyond 165 days (200 days for some members employed by New York State). The following payments are not part of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overviewXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the … section also recognizes the NET-Card, an administrative change brought about by the implementation of the Statewide … or “cash back.” The vendor bestows the benefit, no matter how the payment is made – it may be by State-issued travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netMilitary Service Credit
Military veterans and active service members may be eligible to receive additional service credit toward their NYSLRS retirement benefits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1723-military-service-credit.pdfState Support for New York’s Veterans, November 2015
New York State offers a variety of programs, services and benefits for the nearly 900,000 veterans living in the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/veterans-2015.pdfAccidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… accident not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/accidental-death-benefitState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… environment. “Each year, for the past seven years, we’ve been able to lower pension contribution rates or … returns, prudent management and a diverse portfolio we have kept the state pension fund strong and one of the best … the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Its audited invested asset value as of the close of last fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-lowered