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Opinion 2005-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Payment in aid or maintenance of parochial schools (funding a town program conducted at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… million New Yorkers are living in a community struggling with fiscal stress. My Fiscal Stress Monitoring System is designed to keep the public informed about the factors … local governments’ financial health,” said DiNapoli. “For those in fiscal stress, effective long-term planning is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfLingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector
New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering challenges post-pandemic including child care deserts, low wages for child care workers and high prices that are putting a financial strain on families statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/child-care-challenges.pdfMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare
… control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare. The … program. Individuals who are eligible or appear eligible for Medicare are required to apply for Medicare as a … control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-who-are-eligible-medicareService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… the pension benefit you receive will be directly related to your retirement service credit. As a NYSLRS member, you earn service credit for your paid public employment with a … Retirement System members earn service credit for employment with participating employers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Open Educational Resources
… as ZTC (Zero Textbook Cost) in CUNYfirst, CUNY’s system for course registration. Since November 2018, CUNY has … This includes the implementation of formal, system-wide policies and procedures to ensure that OER funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesAccidental Disability – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… due to your own willful negligence, you may be eligible for the accidental disability benefit. You may also be … of this disease), tuberculosis or hepatitis after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible … you must have filed a written notice of the accident with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the accident; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/accidental-disabilityAccidental Disability – Police and Fire Plan
… Eligibility Regardless of the amount of service credit you may have, if you become permanently … to perform your job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-disabilityEmpire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… Purpose To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York (United) … of Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: United HealthCare: Payments for Fraudulent and Improper … To determine if United HealthCare Insurance Company of New York United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/26/empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueService Retirement Benefit – State Police Plan
… at any age after completing 20 full years of creditable service. State Police officers must retire by the last day of … 60th birthday occurs. You must file an Application for Service Retirement to receive benefits even if you are … to age. The Benefit With at least 20 years of creditable service , your pension will be: 50 percent of your FAE; plus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/service-retirement-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1320
… Purpose To inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2014 Security Salary Increases and Additional … The following Chapter Laws provide for a salary increase of two percent (2.00%) and increases to specific Additional … To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2014 Security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1320-april-2014-security-salary-increases-and-additional-pay-increasesDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… New York’s Early Intervention (EI) Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York … developmental and learning delays, and the need for more special education services in the future,” DiNapoli … through New Yorks Early Intervention EI Program are vital for infants and toddlers with disabilities but an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… the arrest of Linda Burrows of Fillmore, New York for the alleged theft of $29,893 in state pension checks sent … and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for working with us to hold Burrows accountable.” New York … this arrest.” Burrows’ mother retired as a custodian for the Yorkshire Pioneer Central School District and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly … year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … “The value of office buildings in New York City is tied to demand for space that comes from new and expanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State … across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with tough … said. "Sales tax, however, can be a volatile source of revenue and local officials must remain cautious. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… announced the arrest of a 68-year-old Rochester woman for allegedly stealing $12,973 in state pension payments sent … to District Attorney Doorley and the New York State Police for their partnership in ensuring justice is served." “The … State Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police for leading this investigation and sharing our commitment to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… “The defendants allegedly exploited a family member’s death to try to cheat the pension system and enrich … accountable.” “This couple allegedly defrauded and preyed on the New York State pension system, all to fill their … monthly pension payment via check. Stephen’s father died on March 4, 2020 and both pension payments should have ended. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling … some of the money to family members. In addition to the prison term, Bayard, 59, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementPerformance of Duty Disability – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a … have filed a written notice of the incident or occurrence with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the incident or … benefits . Filing You, your employer or someone authorized with your power of attorney may file your application for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/performance-duty-disability