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Improving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… Americans, would decimate vital programs that millions of New Yorkers rely on. His proposal also creates real consequences for the state budget, putting New York's taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalMatter of Merton Simpson v. Department of Civil Service
… who are African-American or Hispanic may be entitled to part of settlement proceeds from the Matter of Merton Simpson … who are AfricanAmerican or Hispanic may be entitled to part of settlement proceeds from the Matter of Merton Simpson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/matter-merton-simpson-v-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli: New York Can Do More to Enhance Strategies to Lower Suicide Rate
… Counties across New York aren’t getting the timely data they need to help them prevent suicides, according to an audit released … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has implemented or … Counties across New York arent getting the timely data they need to help them prevent suicides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-york-can-do-more-enhance-strategies-lower-suicide-rateDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private Equity Program. The Fund recently invested in Ambrell through … Hudson River Co-Investment Fund. “The In-State Private Equity Program helps companies thrive in New York while … The In-State program partners the Fund with 18 private equity managers to invest in New York-based companies. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … records documenting your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior … Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Career Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … Before Your Date of Membership You may receive credit for working for a participating employer before you joined the Retirement … Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Police and Fire Plan
… System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – New Career Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … Before Your Date of Membership You may receive credit for working for a participating employer before you joined the Retirement … New Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public … cost, if any, please send us a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214) . Service From … of this System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/credit-previous-or-military-serviceDiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… should extend temporary benefits for SNAP, WIC and school meal programs until inflation’s impact on food costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityCredit for Previous or Military Service – Regional State Park Police Plan
… your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you … benefits under your special plan. Contact us to verify what service would be creditable. Prior Service Prior service … before that employer elected to participate in the Retirement System. Service Before Your Date of Membership You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all the service credit you … benefits under your special plan. Contact us to verify what service would be creditable. Prior Service Prior service … before that employer elected to participate in the Retirement System. Service Before Your Date of Membership You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/credit-previous-or-military-serviceNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… of social media users are at risk of being exposed to fake news, hate speech and sexual harassment if these companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersOpinion 96-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Fiscal Year (change only by … be changed only by act of the State Legislature. You ask how a fire district may change its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Disruption to Special Education Services: Closing the Gap on Learning Loss from COVID-19
New York students with disabilities lost partial or full special education services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic, likely exacerbating pre-existing achievement gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/special-education-report.pdfBuffalo Business Delivers $9 Million Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… portfolio of public and private equities, fixed income, real estate and alternative instruments and has consistently … industry sectors and businesses. http://www.trillium-group.com/ About Hamilton Lane Hamilton Lane is an independent … Company and among the “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/buffalo-business-delivers-9-million-investment-gain-state-pension-fundBinghamton City School District – Information Technology (2019M-147)
Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately safeguarded data from abuse or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/binghamton-2019-147.pdfRequired Documentation
… can attach the required documentation to your claim form. In some cases, we may send you a letter asking for additional … current address is different from the address appearing in the Item Details, submit proof of your connection to the … online. This is the fastest and most secure way to get your claim approved. Note: In rare cases, your claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/required-documentation