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Opinion 91-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement … exceed that limitation, the trustee may waive all salary in excess thereof without diminution of retirement allowance. … salary as a member of the board of trustees in excess of the statutory limit imposed by Retirement and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-39Avoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS benefits are paid monthly and, unless the member is in a special 20- or 25-year retirement plan that allows for … plans such as NYSLRS. We recognize no special interest in the status of “surviving spouse.” Separate Accounts — … ex-spouses. NYSLRS assets are held for investment purposes in the Common Retirement Fund. Upon retirement, a member’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droIX.6.B OSC Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… with federal projects and records those transactions in the Project Costing module. Upon payment date, … This page relies on accurate billing attributes maintained in both the Grant Award and Customer Contract Modules within … funds are drawn against the correct pool of funding in the relevant federal draw systems. Failure to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6b-osc-draw-proceduresComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Trust , Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … segregated and compensating controls were insufficient. In addition, access rights to the housing software and … late balances has not been approved and was not charged in the proper billing quarter. Town of Leicester – Budgeting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Monitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program
… trees, green roofs, permeable pavements, and cisterns. In their grant application, grantees describe how they plan … award process. Once awarded a GIGP grant, grantees must be in compliance with provisions of the Corporation’s grant … Among the requirements, grantees must: design the project in accordance with the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-programTrain On-Time Performance
… City Transit (Transit) provides rapid transit services in New York City, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The MTA’s … station stops or fails to operate on its scheduled route in accordance with the timetable). Transit’s Department of … percent. On balance, there has been a persistent decline in OTP during the period. For the period March 2013 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/12/train-time-performanceSelected Financial Management Practices
… and Gore Mountain Ski Centers, and the Olympic facilities in Lake Placid. In November 2012, it assumed management responsibility of the Belleayre Ski Area in Highmount, New York, from the New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/07/09/selected-financial-management-practicesOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… to test new drugs and to study cellular functions, and in various industrial applications to protect food and blood … and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials in New York State, outside of New York City. To fulfill these … showed facilities were, at the time of inspection, not in compliance with established standards. Further, for 33 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… In many local governments and school districts, employees … ten school districts who collectively paid $239,000 in health insurance benefits for deceased or ineligible … required, you should already have a communication process in place through insurance billing statements, withholding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… requirements and that proper internal controls are in place. Accept Credit Card Payments Providing residents the … limits the amount of the service fee to the costs incurred in connection with the credit card charge.) Use a competitive … to select a service provider. (The contract must be in compliance with your local government's procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… White Plains and the Wilton Water and Sewer Authority . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … and uncollected. As a result, approximately $13,900 in potential revenue to the village was not billed ($6,295), … ($5,782) or remained uncollected ($1,830). This occurred, in part, because the board had not adopted written policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-339
… legislation creating Tier 6. Members of this tier enrolled in a retirement system after March 31, 2012. This legislation … ORP pensionable salary of all jobs, including salary not in PayServ. Employee Contribution Rates: Wages Contribution … ORP-T6-3-6PCT-ER10 PCT > 7 Years Effective Dates Effective in Administration paychecks dated February 1, 2023. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-339-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planSUNY Bulletin No. SU-297
… and CYF employees. Affected Employees All SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Pay Basis Code of CAL and CYF are … for 09/01/2020 using the Action/Reason code of PAY/FAC , in addition to the original row. Additional Pay Any rows … if none exists, for 09/01/2020 on the Additional Pay page in addition to the original effective dated row. Note: The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-297-factor-change-fiscal-year-2020-2021-suny-cal-and-cyfCincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… prevent fraud and misuse of funds. This is accomplished, in part, by monitoring financial and inventory records, … ensured that annual financial reports (AFRs) were filed in a timely manner, the Board did not: Ensure that District … corrective action. The District’s response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77DiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… determine if companies are using their investments in ways that benefit long-term value or if they are putting … this policy the norm. "Comptroller DiNapoli is a leader in bringing sunlight to corporate electoral spending." Since the U.S. Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling in 2010, DiNapoli has made it a priority to engage the Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureState Agencies Bulletin No. 1844
… for assigning increment code 8810 to eligible employees in CSEA, DC-37, and PEF is available for agency use beginning in pay period 9L (Institution and Administration). Please … information regarding updates to increment codes processed in pay periods 1L through pay period 8L (Institution and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1844-new-increment-code-representing-job-rate-status-october-2020-cycleCuylerville Volunteer Fire Department – Financial Oversight (2025M-133)
… policies or enforce the limited financial provisions in the bylaws. They also did not adequately segregate … and receipts. Also, while the Department received $9,315 in foreign fire insurance (FFI) tax proceeds, the Department … the funds were used for appropriate Department purposes. In addition, the Department officers did not file the 2023 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/04/24/cuylerville-volunteer-fire-department-financial-oversightTaberg Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Activities (2026M-6)
… period. The current Treasurer was elected to the position in April 2025. From January 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, … to effectively oversee the Company’s financial activities. In addition, weaknesses in recordkeeping and controls over cash collections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/05/08/taberg-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2026m-6Rushville Hose Company, Inc. – Financial Oversight (2026M-16)
… operations, enforce the limited financial provisions in the Company’s bylaws, or adopt adequately detailed written … could go undetected and uncorrected, which could result in theft, waste and abuse of Company resources. The Treasurer … revenue collections (50 percent) totaling $9,849. In addition, although we determined that 21 check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/05/22/rushville-hose-company-inc-financial-oversight-2026m-16Town of Amherst – Information Technology (2025M-120)
… servers out of 272 devices reviewed were not included in the Town’s inventory list. Without proper IT inventory … with our recommendations, and their response is included in Appendix B. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/07/17/town-amherst-information-technology-2025m-120