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How to Search & Claim Property
… If you’re a current or former resident of New York, you may have lost money waiting to be claimed. … claim. To prevent fraud, we cannot tell you the value of the funds until we have reviewed your claim. This is a … provided by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. For more information, see About Unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyMember E-News Archive — 2023
… Your 1099-R and Annual Statement Faster Check Retirement Online to See Possible Changes in Pension Deductions Vested: … An Important Decision Common Retirement Myths Your Member Annual Statement NYSLRS – One Tier at a Time: ERS Tier … One April 2023 Retirement Online for Retirees Just Got Better How Your Tier 6 Contribution Rate Can Change Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-e-news-archive-2023Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree … and Annual Statements Coming Soon September 2025 Members How School Employees Earn NYSLRS Service Credit In-Person … Contribution Rate Changes Retirees Retirement Online: The Fast, Convenient Way to Do Business with NYSLRS April 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025Planning
… You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your goals. And no one knows your goals … should have the best understanding of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… (OPEB). * * * New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits promised to public employees … are paying for promises made a long time ago to retirees. It is sort of like paying the minimum due on a credit card … only grow if you don’t pay more than the interest charges. It’s best to pay the costs up front or you will find yourself …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyHow to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… the vendor has: appropriate financial, organization and operational capacity and controls; appropriate legal … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things … You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationDiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… District Attorney Gregory Oakes. “With the assistance of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal … Royal was previously suspended related to the proposed sale of a VFA truck for $3,000 without permission. His … made full restitution before pleading guilty and with the support of the current VFA president and governing board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… and ensures they receive appropriate service credit. In August 2015, this regulation was revised for officials who … Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must sign the ROA to … Elected and Appointed Officials Revisions to Regulation 3154 in 2015 help ensure that elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesDiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… target of time between trains — measured by averaging all lines together — which it calls the wait assessment. The goal … percent, or 2.3 percent below its goal. Excluding shuttle lines, among the numbered lines, the 1 line performed best and the 5 line the worst in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014Property Tax Cap How to Calculate Retirement Exclusions
Learn How to Calculate Retirement Exclusions From Example
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/exclusion_example.pdfMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. December … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS members and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024Focus on Identity Theft
… or have heard about someone whose personal information was stolen to file false unemployment claims or credit card … Threat of Identity Theft , provides more information on this important issue. IDENTITY THEFT REPORTS … bank cards you need. Avoid giving out personal information on the phone, email or social media. Check bank and credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the New York State Common … about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the … systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityHow to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt Limits
How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt Limits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/12410sewer.pdfShareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… than 60 institutional investors — will urge the company to address climate change risk. At the meeting, ExxonMobil's … hear directly from major shareholders who want the company to assess and report on how its business model will adjust to the worldwide effort to limit climate change. "Combating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… opportunity to ease the pressure that growing debt places on its operations and stabilize its future finances, … stronger finances down the road will depend in part on how the MTA chooses to manage debt in the coming years. … its strength and win back riders to a safe, reliable and on-time transit system.” The state’s increase in the payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… on fusion voting and adopting public financing by 2022. The full op-ed is below: It takes big money to run for … for Democracy. Simply put, eliminating fusion voting would narrow voters’ ballot options. Some argue the state … influence of special interests and wealthy donors on state government. Public campaign financing also would strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22-update.pdf