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Opinion 2000-6
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (funding length of service … FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (use of foreign fire insurance taxes to fund) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§218, 219, 219-a; INSURANCE LAW §§9104, 9105: Foreign fire insurance tax monies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-6Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement — For Eligible NYSLRS Members
… Lump Sum (PLS) distribution is a single payment equal to a percentage of the value of your pension benefit at … to Top) How Much Will I Receive? A PLS payment is a percentage of the value of your retirement benefit at the … you’ve been eligible to retire PLS payment options, as a percentage of your retirement benefit 1 5% 2 5 or 10% 3 5, 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/partial-lump-sum-paymentConsent to New York Jurisdiction and Release (RS6452)
A notarized Consent to New York Jurisdiction and Release form lets NYSLRS accept an out-of-state domestic relations orders (DRO).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6452.pdfApplication to Reinstate a Former Membership (RS5506)
To reinstate a former membership in a public retirement system in New York State, NYSLRS members use form RS5506.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5506.pdfRoosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Information Technology (2025M-142)
… must secure and protect information technology assets to comply with certain New York State laws that mandate … information (PPSI). 1 Protecting IT assets is crucial to maintain trust with students and families, as data breaches can lead to identify theft and loss of confidence in a school’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2026/04/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-information-technology-2025mTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… pipe application fees (application fees) and culvert pipe installation fees (installation fees)? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – May 1, … Highway Department (Department) to request a culvert pipe installation (project) at a private residence or business. … pipe application fees application fees and culvert pipe installation fees installation fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Management (2025M-20)
… the District’s financial condition? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – April 8, 2024 We extended the audit scope period … District’s long-term financial goals. Between fiscal years 2019-20 and 2023-24, the District’s appropriations increased $45.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2025mRotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe – Claims Auditing (2025M-107)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … Did the Rotterdam Fire District Number 7 Schonowe District Board of Fire Commissioners Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/rotterdam-fire-district-number-7-schonowe-claims-auditing-2025m-107Rochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – March 13, 2025 Understanding the Program Schools … The cost of the School’s IT assets purchased from July 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024 totaled approximately $248,500. … services integral to the School’s operation. The Company’s Regional Superintendent of Operations (Regional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36Manhasset Union Free School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2025M-45)
… all claims, including non-payroll disbursements. The Assistant Superintendent for Business (ASB) is responsible … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as … Education Law and Section 170.12 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. To the extent practicable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/09/19/manhasset-union-free-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2025m-45Town of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… service. The Board’s general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District resulted in excessive … service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District resulted in excessive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49West Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… emergency drills? Audit Period July 1, 2023 – July 10, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Emergency drills include … and emergency bus drills (bus drills). Evacuation drills practice emergency procedures, evacuation routes and … set forth in Article 3 of New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and standards are included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85Port Washington Union Free School District – Payroll (2025M-38)
… Therefore, district officials should establish procedures to ensure that employees are accurately paid the salaries and … We examined compensation totaling $449,510 that was paid to 40 of the District’s 239 clerical, custodial, maintenance, … contain recommendations. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/27/port-washington-union-free-school-district-payroll-2025m-38Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mShoreham-Wading River Central School District – Capital Assets (2025M-23)
… the Audit Area A capital asset is generally defined as an asset that has a useful life of more than one year. It can include everything from … Consequently, they represent a significant investment of school district (district) resources. Detailed records … officials did not properly record and account for all of the Districts capital assets As a result the District has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/08/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-23Newburgh Enlarged City School District – Financial Management (2025M-32)
… revenue trends, financial risks and the affordability of new services and/or capital improvements. The report … this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2026/02/06/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-2025m-32Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Financial Management (2025M-121)
… the interests of its participating municipalities and the racing industry, which receives a share of the corporation’s … participating local governments, and supporting the horse racing and breeding industries. The Board and Corporation … to the participating local governments and horse racing and breeding industries in the future. We determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2026/04/01/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-financial-managementCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… of financial operations increases the risk of theft, potential liability and waste of Department resources. The … 90 days. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mLewis County Industrial Development Agency – Staff Services Agreements (2025M-1)
… Development Agency (LCIDA) Board (Board) ensured staff service fees were accurately calculated and paid in … agreements. Key Findings The Board entered into written staff services agreements (agreements) with Naturally Lewis, … (Corporation), to provide general administrative and staff support services to LCIDA for the last quarter of 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/05/23/lewis-county-industrial-development-agency-staff-services-agreements-2025m-1Truxton Academy Charter School – Tuition Billing and Collections (2025M-8)
… $2.14 million, officials overbilled school districts of residence (resident districts) $84,689 for State aid … maintain necessary documentation to support calculations of the amounts billed or ensure billings were accurate and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/truxton-academy-charter-school-tuition-billing-and-collections-2025m-8