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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of abuse and neglect in … The state Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and … water percentage. Divide D by A. F. Determine how close you are to the industry standard for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemTransforming the Procurement Function
… audit covered the period from January 2017 through August 2023. About the Program The MTA comprises the nation’s … to rail cars and construction contracts. As of May 2022, the Procurement Function, which has four units, had … Operations reported cost savings of $152 million for calendar year 2022. However, we concluded that none of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/26/transforming-procurement-functionPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. The New York City (City) Department of Housing Preservation and … whether MitchellLama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/30/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, including whether those plans are shared … visited could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public … plans, appointed some required personnel to district-wide safety teams or trained employees on the plans. “Horrific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningLife Changes: What if I Leave Public Employment?
NYSLRS members who leave public employment have specific rights depending on their tier and years of service credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1800-leaving-public-employment.pdfMember Contributions
… been a member for more than two full State fiscal years (April 1–March 31), your contribution rate is calculated using … fiscal years prior. So, contribution rates for April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 are based on what you actually … making voluntary contributions, you must: Complete the Election to Make Voluntary Contributions (RS5379) form . File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributionsThe Monthly Report – Legacy Reporting
… NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/monthly-reportLease Classification Changes as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin explains the GASB’s new definition of a lease (including outlining the types of leases that are excluded by this new standard) and an explanation of what a lease term is per Statement 87.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/lease-classification-changes-required-by-gasb-statement-87.pdfJust Elected - What Do You Do Now?
Print out slideshow presentation to follow along with the webinar and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/just-elected-webinar-12-12-19.pdfDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable … as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 115 of the 178 (65 percent) water outlets we identified at select …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Monitoring of Homeless Data
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA monitors data on the States homeless population to better understand the nature and scope of homelessness across the State and to determine if OTDAs programs are using all available data to best address the needs of those
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/05/20/monitoring-homeless-dataElecting the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will … as of July 1, 2025 , the deadline to elect is June 30, 2026 . For members who transfer or are promoted into an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… to bringing new resources from the State and rolling up my sleeves to fight for what we need in the Rockaway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackDiNapoli: 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 … and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts so students and staff can recognize warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
… changing world," DiNapoli said. "I applaud Senator Warren for drafting this vital legislation. If the SEC required the … with limited evidence that companies are preparing for climate change's impact. Time is short. No matter what … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureFreedom of Information Law (FOIL)
… Overview The Freedom of Information Law (“FOIL”), set forth in Article 6 of the Public Officers Law (§§84-90), is designed to ensure public access to … pertaining to you, see OSC’s Personal Privacy Protection Law page for an alternative means to request such records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/foilFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… Employees who travel must be aware of travel and conference policy requirements and they must understand the consequences of the failure to … what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and conference expenses, including among other things: Denial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresReview Invoices, Purchase Orders and Payments
… to be paid from an invoice. To view your transactions, log in to the Vendor Self-Service Portal in the Statewide Financial System: Log in Don't have an account? For step-by-step online instructions, select the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal