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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… have been issued. New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP): UnitedHealthcare: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (2020-S-7) NYSHIP, administered by the Department of Civil Service, … The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. Civil Service contracts with UnitedHealthcare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Second Quarter Results
The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund overall return in the second quarter of the state fiscal year 2015 was 052 percent bringing the Funds estimated value to $1783 billion according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-second-quarter-resultsTown of Ulster – Town Assessor (2016M-361)
… Tax Assessor did not file Transfer of Exempt Real Property forms with the county for four of eight properties that were … is maintained. File the Transfer of Exempt Real Property forms for the four properties with exemptions that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-ulster-town-assessor-2016m-361Contract Submission System (CSS)
… System (CSS) to securely submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing (as required by the … System CSS to securely submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssOpinion 91-16
… -- Tax Sale (cost of publication of notice) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8007; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §1014: The cost of publication of a notice of unredeemed … unredeemed lands published pursuant to Real Property Tax Law 1014 should be calculated on the basis of agate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16Opinion 94-17
… The fees, however, may be imposed only upon users of the service (see Opn No. 92-18, supra). In addition, the amounts … must be reasonably related to the cost of providing the service to users of the service (1992 Opns St Comp No. 92-40, … with constitutional equal protection guarantees (see NY Const, art I, §11; Elmwood-Utica Houses v Buffalo Sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17Town of Plattsburgh - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-163)
… documentation. These properties had annual agricultural exemption renewals but lacked periodic verification of … or residential percentage used in calculating the exemption. Key Recommendations Ensure all applications are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/12/14/town-plattsburgh-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-163Town of Rensselaerville - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2019M-207)
… exemptions lacked supporting documentation necessary for the Assessors to determine that the building was … fide agricultural or horticultural production carried on for profit. The Assessors did not review the exemptions … exemptions. Maintain documentation to support eligibility for all granted exemptions. Ensure previously granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-rensselaerville-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2019m-207Town of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… were not properly supported by adequate documentation. The Assessor allowed what appear to be ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232Town of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… documentation. Key Findings We reviewed 91 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions totaling $6 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $15.5 million. The Assessor: Granted or subsequently … to ensure the exemptions remained in compliance with State or local laws. Key Recommendations Ensure all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261Town of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… Key Findings We reviewed 58 out of 765 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions, totaling $2.9 million, … monitor exemptions and ensure annual renewal documentation is provided when required. Town officials generally agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231Byron-Bergen Central School District – Online Banking and Information Technology (2014M-261)
… in Genesee County. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, operates two schools with approximately 1.040 students. Budgeted appropriations … its bank accounts. District officials do not secure user names, passwords and secured token devices used to access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/byron-bergen-central-school-district-online-banking-and-informationSCAM ALERT
… to Retirement Online , aimed to trick users and capture login credentials. First and foremost, we assure you your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertOpinion 89-29
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) … Whether in furtherance of an agreement between a village and the US Parks Service of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29DiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… Advisors for a new small capitalization equity investment platform. The Fund is one of a few public pension funds in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programRetiree Annual Statement
… provides a year-end summary of your pension payments for the last calendar year, including the total amount you received and a breakdown of credits, … deductions and taxes. It also gives you an explanation of the pension payment option you chose at retirement. Mailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retiree-annual-statementOpinion 2009-2
… (need for State Comptroller's permission) TOWN LAW § 209-q (13) (a): When a town proposes or is required to … of any villages. You ask whether the threshold in Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), which triggers the need to obtain the … be financed by the issuance of bonds or notes. Under Town Law article 12-C (§ 209-q et seq .), a town may provide a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2Opinion 2009-2
… property in the area of the town outside of any villages. You ask whether the threshold in Town Law § 209-q (13) (a), … You ask whether the threshold in Town Law 209q 13 a which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Member E-News Archive — 2023
… Faster Check Retirement Online to See Possible Changes in Pension Deductions Vested: Qualifying for a Retirement … DiNapoli Visit the New York State Fair COLA Information is Available for Eligible Retirees Divorce Affects Other … to Grow Keep Your Beneficiaries Current January 2023 What is a Defined Benefit Plan? Sex Identification and Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-e-news-archive-2023School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… owners are eligible for one exemption for a primary residence only. Local assessors accept and process residents’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6