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Opinion 88-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (employee … EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (health and dental benefits for housing authority employees) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64Report File Transactions (File Upload) – Enhanced Reporting
… In the enhanced report file, you report employee information through transactions. … into NYSLRS membership whose membership is mandatory. You can also “ hire” an employee who is not joining NYSLRS (an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/report-file-transactions-file-uploadDiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… said. “The agency has undertaken important steps to address this problem, but my auditors found several areas … with boat stewards who are not DEC employees to inspect boats entering and exiting public waters to ensure they’re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed to … palm oil that is grown and harvested in ways that do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of … trees or even leaves them to decompose releases large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: The State May Have Your Money
… urged New Yorkers to see if any of the $12.5 billion in lost and forgotten money currently being held by his office could be theirs. … On average, DiNapoli’s office returns $1 million a day. In most cases, checks are sent to owners within 3-5 days after a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-state-may-have-your-moneyWhat Tier Are You In?
… to a tier based on your date of membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look under 'My Account … not elect to be covered by Article 22 (opt into Tier 5), can be covered by Article 11 or Article 14 benefits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Stronger Supplier Oversight
… recognized standards of labor and workplace safety. As a result of the substantive agreements, DiNapoli has … business model,”Comptroller DiNapoli said. “Companies like Dillard’s and Dollar Store are helping to make progress, … accountability in their supply chains. 2013 - Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond agreed to encourage their suppliers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-stronger-supplier-oversightTravel FAQs
… Business Units have the discretion to request information deemed necessary to validate that … required for receipted per diem amounts? What should I do if I cannot provide a receipt because a receipt is not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel/travel-faqsDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… Ross Stores have agreed to shareholder proposals filed by the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) that asked … extent to which subcontracting in substandard facilities is the norm in overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana … traveled to Bangladesh as part of delegation to determine what steps had been taken to improve workplace conditions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national registry to reduce … in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone numbers on a statewide registry. In 2003, the Federal … National Do Not Call Registry (Registry), and consumers’ phone numbers that were previously on the New York registry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up) (2019-F-48)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Report 2017-S-55).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f48.pdfResponse to Human Trafficking
… the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is overseeing contracted Providers (Providers) and Local Districts of … went to the Local District they were referred to and what benefits they applied for, expressed varying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department of Health needs to do a better job making sure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… You are required to contribute 3 percent of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 … by more than one participating employer, once you join the Retirement System, all salary and service earned in … and Local Retirement System, and used in the calculation of all benefits paid by the Retirement System; and Calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
… the Police and Fire Retirement System on or after July 1, 2009 but before January 9, 2010, you did not elect to be … Before July 31, 1973 Tier 2 July 31, 1973 through June 30, 2009 Tier 3 July 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010* Tier 5 January 9, 2010 or after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: Washington Must Help States and Localities Congress … installment of federal stimulus legislation. Let’s do it right: The federal response must fill the revenue gaps for … in government revenue. State tax revenue in New York was down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent in June compared to last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, … and be prepared will cause more commuter headaches like train delays and service disruptions,” DiNapoli said. “While … Sandy shut down LIRR service systemwide for days and cost the rail line millions of dollars in damages. Following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli Applauds as Exxon Finally Agrees to Protect LGBT Rights
… co-filed this year with Trillium Asset Management. "This is a momentous occasion that calls for celebration. Exxon's refusal to heed investors' and … federal contractor Executive Order forced Exxon to do what they have long refused to do – enact articulated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-applauds-exxon-finally-agrees-protect-lgbt-rightsLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and … for your retirement years. It is important that you know what NYSLRS retirement plan you are in and understand the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellState Agencies Bulletin No. 302
… do not meet United States Postal Service standards for bar code mailing Affected Employees All Effective Date … addresses that do not meet U.S. postal standards for bar code mailing. These addresses may look correct but are … includes: Department ID, Employee ID, Name, and the non-bar code address, including zip code, as entered on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/302-npay766-employee-address-not-barcodeable-report