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DiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The CTL is the maximum amount of real property tax a local government … exhausting more than 90 percent of their CTL. When CTL is exceeded, the State Comptroller is required to withhold state aid in the amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsFrequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… I’ve never been asked to keep a record of activities (ROA) before. Was I supposed to? When … have to submit my ROA to the clerk of the governing board? What should I do if I take a two-week vacation during the … Activities page for more examples of what is and isn’t considered work-related. What should I do if, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… Housing Contract C007374 with the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (PCMH) by ensuring that contracted services … contractors to operate many of these programs. PCMH, a not-for-profit entity, is one of New York’s largest providers of … all contract costs and serves as a cost claiming document for program reimbursement. At the end of each contract year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks of serious communicable diseases. The … laws and regulations. Additional resources can be located online at SED’s technical assistance center. Schools are … vaccination information for schoolchildren via an online survey (Survey), which all schools complete annually. Survey …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsExxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… them up with action," DiNapoli said. "Exxon's business is extremely vulnerable to changes in climate regulation and … year this shareholder proposal received 38% support and it is extremely disappointing that Exxon has still not committed … Commissioners. "We are delighted that the resolution is garnering even greater support than last year." The Paris …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planVillage of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B26-6-1)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … the Village of Washingtonville (Village), subject to the provisions of Local Finance Law (LFL) Section 10.10, to issue debt not to exceed $4.5 million to liquidate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b26-6-1Town of Coventry – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-32)
… We extended our observation of annual AFR filings forward to November 28, 2025, and back to fiscal year 2021. Understanding the Audit Area To help promote transparency, a town board should conduct a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/03/13/town-coventry-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-32Overview – Career Plan
… Payments made as a result of working your vacation; Any form of termination pay; Payments made in anticipation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/overviewAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Career Plan
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jOverview – New Career Plan
… calculation of your FAS can include, but is not limited to, the following types of payments. In some cases, certain … amount of overtime and noncompensatory overtime is limited to 15 percent of your salary. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/overviewAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jOverview – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages you earned during any 36 consecutive months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/overviewAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jOverview – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages you earned during any 36 consecutive months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/overviewOverview – Police and Fire Plan
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average salary (FAS). For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 5 members, FAS is the average of the wages you earned during any 36 consecutive months of service when your earnings were highest. For Tier 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/overviewXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following … in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close eligible contracts. It is considered a best practice for State agencies to close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Net Assets
… Accounting Standards Board, 401 Merritt 7, Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-net-assetsTransportation – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… good to excellent, a 1.1 percentage increase since 2021. Bridge Conditions Have Improved Since 2018, But Are Worse … State was responsible for maintaining 8,535 bridges.* A bridge is considered in poor condition if it has … to one or more major components. The fact that a bridge is in poor condition does not imply that it is unsafe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/transportationSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Tompkins Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-33)
… AUD was 435 days late and the 2022 AUD was nine days late. In addition, two certificates of deposit (CDs) totaling $75,789, were not recorded in the District’s accounting records.The CDs date back to at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/06/23/town-tompkins-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-33