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Cost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… retail energy market, you’re no longer restricted to buying energy from your host utility. The utility continues to deliver electricity and natural gas but energy service … will save your locality money. Visit the OGS website to learn more about OGS contracts and find out how to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… which are collected with taxes.) Ensure that the service provider complies with statutory requirements and that proper internal controls are in place. Accept Credit Card Payments Providing residents the option to pay for fees, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processIT Security Fundamentals – Information Technology Governance
… submission. Having accurate and complete data is essential for good decision-making. What good is the information if it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/it-security-fundamentalsContributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 5.75% Over $100,000 7.50% 6.00% Federal Tax Treatment of Contributions for Tier 5 Members The additional … will be pre-tax 2% will be after-tax Federal Tax treatment of Contributions for Tier 6 Members If your date of membership is on or after July 1, 2025, you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/contributionsWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… As a NYSLRS member, you are part of a defined benefit plan , … by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planOpinion 88-5
… policy may apply to elected officials; Whether the policy can be changed in a manner which would reduce benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-5DiNapoli: 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-deathsState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulations. Affected … for tax withholdings that are entered into PayServ does not comply with IRS Rules and Regulation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingProjected Invoice
… Overview Your projected invoice is provided in September for budgetary purposes. It approximates next year’s annual invoice, which you will receive in November 2026. If you have the Billing Security Role, we … NYSLRS employers with the billing security role can sign in to Retirement Online to view their projected invoice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/projected-invoiceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… $745,262, of which $358,384 was funded using general fund money, were adequately supported and properly allocated. … which auditors discussed with district officials, teacher center personnel costs of $434,790 were supported, properly … as teacher center costs. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… had called in sick. March 20, 2019 at Crown Heights/Utica Ave. (3/4) station and Utica Ave. (A/C) station. Outreach workers didn’t show at these … Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F Train Unknown’ at 14th Street-6th Ave FLM.” While some people may resist giving their names, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… does not have the resources to fully fund its $548 billion 20202024 capital program which is vital to improving riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, consider setting aside money … capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … to the student's home, phone calls or emails to the parent or guardian if absences continued, and eventually a … from SED officials is included in the final report, which can be found online at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismOpinion 88-23
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … corporation, would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation. You advise that the … construction corporation would have a conflict of interest if the village does business with the corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-23Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… To download a copy of this publication go to www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/respondaudit.pdf . … 90 days: Electronically, as an attachment, to: caps@osc.ny.gov Or in paper format to: Office of the State Comptroller … RDU – CAP Submission 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 OSC will send you a letter acknowledging receipt of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansOpinion 96-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (disposition of … FUNDS -- Budget Procedures (authority to supersede in village); (disposition of proceeds of sale of property) … a thirty year period for general village purposes. This is in reply to your request for our opinion concerning the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Cost-Saving Ideas: Using State Contracts to Acquire Goods or Services
… The procurement process goal is to obtain goods and services that are both high in quality … and money. State contracts can provide many necessities for local governments and school districts like road salt, … requirements of New York State General Municipal Law. As a result, local governments and school districts have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-using-state-contracts-acquire-goods-or-servicesOpinion 92-24
… GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §60; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; TOWN LAW, §64(11): A publication which does not satisfy … as an official newspaper. A town board is not required to designate an official newspaper, but if it elects to do so the board must follow the order of selection set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24Withdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
State Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 2 5 and 6 members under Sections 381b Withdrawing Your Contributions andor Your Membership
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membership