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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1339

… Certain cost centers in SFS will be lapsing and will no longer be available for use in PayServ. OSC will provide a … result in an interruption of SFS lapsing processing. If no action is taken before the above mentioned due dates, OSC … If the ZZZ position pool also contains a lapsing account code, OSC Payroll will be contacting your agency to make the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1339-sfs-cost-centers-payserv-09152014-09302014-lapse-dates

Divorce – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… Divorce can affect your retirement benefits. The New York … membership. We will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree. NYSLRS offers an easy-to-complete, online DRO … benefits will be distributed according to your wishes and divorce agreement. As of July 7, 2008, beneficiary …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/divorce

Partial Lump Sum Payment – Regional State Park Police Plan

… Eligible Police and Fire Retirement System members can choose to receive a reduced lifetime retirement benefit … we will send you a special Option Election Form so you can choose a PLS payment along with the standard retirement … after being eligible to retire for at least one year, you can choose to receive a lump sum payment equal to a specific …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/partial-lump-sum-payment

Partial Lump Sum Payment – En-Con Police Officers Plan

… Eligible Police and Fire Retirement System members can choose to receive a reduced lifetime retirement benefit … we will send you a special  Option Election Form  so you can choose a PLS payment along with the standard retirement … after being eligible to retire for at least one year, you can choose to receive a lump sum payment equal to a specific …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/partial-lump-sum-payment

XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year

… possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority available in SFS so all … required to be paid during the “blackout period” when SFS is not operational. Agencies need to do the following prior … the root cause of the workflow problems and resolve. Why is it important to resolve budget exceptions and move …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocations

Credit Cards – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… may authorize designated employees to use a credit card issued in the name of the local government or school … to have a local government or school district credit card issued in both the name of the local government or … by allowing authorized employees to sign out a credit card when they need to travel, or by allowing the business or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/credit-cards

X.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management

… that indicates whether the vendor is a local governmental entity in New York State. Customer ID – If this number is … “Certifications” – Designations authorized by a government entity or program which “certifies” a vendor has met certain … of Classification Open for Ordering? Procurement Supplier Entity/individual that provides goods and/or services which …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-information

Richfield Springs Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-83)

… that can be used to offset budgetary shortfalls in the near term. Key Recommendations Continue to monitor the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/richfield-springs-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-83

IV.3 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions

… and organized to provide essential information that can be used for financial reporting and analytical purposes, … of revenues the State receives. The product code field can also be used in conjunction with the account code, to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3-overview

DiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets

… New sources of recurring revenue in the state’s final budget … $1.1 billion annually. Because the state is providing this new assistance now instead of years from now when federal … Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgets

IX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

… and single audit reporting requirements; as well as for State Agency and the Office of the State Comptroller, Bureau of State Accounting Operations … Establishing a Project  of this Guide for more information on establishing a Project in SFS through use of the Project …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agencies

Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… If you meet eligibility requirements and have member … are fully insured in case you die before repaying them. How Much You Can Borrow The minimum loan is $25. The maximum … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/borrowing-against-your-contributions

XIV.15 Updating Agency Contacts – XIV. Special Procedures

The Office of the State Comptrollers OSC Office of Operations OOO maintains agency contact information for various audit and operational purposes

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-xiv15/xiv15-updating-agency-contacts

Cost-Saving Ideas: Containing Employee Health Insurance Costs

… cost of premiums, and employees increase their take-home pay. Determine the potential savings of the plan by surveying … a stop-loss policy from an insurer to cover catastrophic healthcare costs above a certain amount. Contact other local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-containing-employee-health-insurance-costs

DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Problems with Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Program

… County), East Greenbush Fire District No. 3 (Rensselaer), Holtsville Fire District (Suffolk), Lake Ronkonkoma Fire … and West Seneca Fire District No. 5 (Erie). LOSAP point systems are developed locally and specify how volunteers earn … audit report. For a copy, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/swr/2015/LOSAP/global.htm …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-problems-volunteer-firefighters-benefit-program

DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools

… have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as early as … require students take a personal finance class to graduate high school. New York should get with the program. I issued … Blue Ribbon Commission charged with examining the state’s high school graduation measures. Recommendations from the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schools

I.5 OSC Bureau Contact Information – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview

… via email at [email protected]  or by telephone at (518) 457-7737 or toll-free at (877) 737-4185. BUREAU OF STATE … Floor Albany, NY 12236 By Phone:   General Information (518) 474-6494 Vendor Responsibility (OSC Help Desk) (518) 408-4OSC (4672) or 1-866-370-4OSC (4672) Electronic …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i5-osc-bureau-contact-information

Outreach Events

… in a variety of public events across the State. People can search the OUF database to see if they have any unclaimed funds and learn how to file a claim. Staff from the Outreach Program also explain how to safeguard funds … by emailing  [email protected] .   You can Search for Lost Money and view Frequently Asked Questions on our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-events

VII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… will be paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State. Fringe Benefits costs refer to those … for assessing, collecting and making payments from funds of the State are included in various statutes of the … employee is paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State, fringe benefits and a proportionate share …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overview

VII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables

… paid from Federal and other dedicated revenue funds of the State. Fringe Benefits costs refer to those disbursements incurred by the State for the benefit of its employees and includes the costs to the State, as an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs