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Life Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… In fact, your life may even become a bit chaotic, causing you to overlook important issues that could affect you and … It outlines what you need to know as a NYSLRS member if you leave public employment or go on an extended leave of … Note : If you have previous public service for which you do not have credit and you wish to request this credit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentThe VendRep System
… Log in or create an account to get started. Using the online questionnaire The VendRep System includes all four … activity. If the State contracting entity chooses the online option, it must notify prospective bidders in the … Package. ) Things to keep in mind: Completion of the online questionnaire does not automatically qualify the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendrep-systemReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental … disturbances. OMH operates psychiatric centers across the State and regulates, certifies, and oversees more than 4,600 … and enhancing community-based services (CBS) in the State. Under the Plan, OMH reinvests funds realized through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followOpinion 88-54
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … may be extended prior to December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the … the consolidation is contingent only upon the passage of time. Under these circumstances, since the consolidated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… apply to all subsequent employment in any plan-eligible title. Additionally, changing your retirement plan may not be … these plans? For members who were already in an eligible title as of July 1, 2025 , the deadline to elect is June 30, … For members who transfer or are promoted into an eligible title , the deadline to elect is within one year of the start …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planEffectiveness of Cost Containment Initiatives
… segments of the Thruway and its bridges are over 60 years old and are nearing the last stages of their projected useful … sections of the Thruway and its bridges are over 60 years old and are at or nearing the end of their projected useful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/17/effectiveness-cost-containment-initiativesDiNapoli: Audit Finds Poor Financial Management by Central New York Regional Market Authority Board
… a thorough analysis before spending over $2 million on a warehouse that needs extensive renovations and has been a … intended for capital projects to cover operating costs. Warehouse Purchase Draining Resources: In September 2020, the authority bought a 50,000 square foot warehouse for $2.3 million without a thorough analysis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-audit-finds-poor-financial-management-central-new-york-regional-market-authority-boardOpinion 90-35
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … fuel oil by a fire district. You state that the district has budgeted $5,000 for fuel oil and usually does not expend over $5000 for this item. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Transforming the Procurement Function
… with the MTA Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process … 2023, the MTA reported a total of 70,000 employees. In April 2019, New York State enacted Section 1279-e(1)(a) of … of the Transformation effort would be front-loaded in the initial 6–9 months, with some aspects completed over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited … Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsOversight of Shelter Placements
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively placing clients into … through January 2022. About the Program The Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/01/oversight-shelter-placementsPrivacy and Links Policy
… of the State Comptroller is committed to protecting your privacy when you access our website and the online services … Consistent with New York State’s Internet Security and Privacy Act, Freedom of Information Law and Personal Privacy Protection Law, this policy explains the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/privacy-and-links-policyReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan
… closure of inpatient State beds (about $110,000 per closed bed) into CBS. To document its oversight of reinvestments and … across the State as the result of community inpatient bed reductions. Key Findings Generally, we determined OMH has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/26/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-planDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… complaints against nurses and more actively monitor professional misconduct, according to an audit released … 1, 2014 to Oct. 31, 2016, there were about 450,000 active professional nursing licenses – in the titles of licensed practical nurse, registered professional nurse, clinical nurse specialist, and nurse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… in the best interests of the public. You also have a duty to use the limited public resources available to you as effectively and efficiently as possible. When … must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law as it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… the period from January 2019 through December 2023. About the Program The New York State Health Insurance Program … public sector health insurance programs. NYSHIP covers about 1.2 million active and retired State, participating … During the audit period, CVS Caremark recovered or saved about $63.1 million as a result of the audits conducted. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public … sentenced to serve threetonine years in state prison pay full restitution of $11 million and forfeit her public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates … The New York State Department of Health DOH needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… Purpose To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor, … real, substantial and continuing, and who control the day-to-day business decisions. These enterprises must also be authorized to do business in New York State and registered under the … To determine whether Department purchases from one vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three individuals who had committed serious acts of abuse or … The Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs left three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountability