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Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member … November 2024 Members Protecting Yourself from Scams How School Employees Earn NYSLRS Service Credit Requesting … Your Contact Information Schedule a Change of Address Get Your 1099-R and Statement Sooner with Email Notifications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School District Official Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
… as well as forfeiture and a fine of up to $250,000. State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Richard P. Donoghue, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-district-official-pleads-guilty-credit-card-fraudAlternatives For Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs reported by Alternatives For Children (Alternatives) on its Consolidated Fiscal … The audit covered expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, and certain expenses reported on Alternatives’ CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/05/alternatives-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualThe Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… The Network for Children’s Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy, LLC (CTN) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) … by The Network for Childrens Speech Occupational Physical Therapy LLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/network-childrens-speech-occupational-physical-therapy-llc-compliance-reimbursable-costMedicaid Program – Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to 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/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16-response.pdfMedicaid Program: Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to 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/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16.pdfOpinion 97-2
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INSURANCE -- Health Insurance (authority to cover former school board … who participates in a municipal cooperative health benefit plan for Part B Medicare premiums paid by the former school … are not members of, and are not eligible to receive a retirement allowance from, a public retirement system. Thus, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-2Opinion 92-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … requires a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is … and Social Club , 47 NY2d 970, 419 NYS2d 959; Camphill Village U.S.A. Inc v Workmen's Compensation Board , 23 NY2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12Opinion 90-54
… distribution of benefits in matrimonial actions) DOMESTIC RELATIONS LAW, §236; RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, … and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) which provide for Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDRO's) (see ERISA, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-54Opinion 88-6
… during any year in which the employee performs 1,000 hours of service. An employee becomes a participant in the … v City of New York , 89 Misc 2d 262, 390 NYS2d 784, affd 48 NY2d 917, 425 NYS2d 91. In NYPIRG , supra , a collective … 457 NYS2d 145; cf . Inc. Village of Lynbrook v P.E.R.B. , 48 NY2d 398, 423 NYS2d 466, holding that hospitalization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6Oversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… The Bronx is setting records for population, business and job growth, according to an economic report released today by … low unemployment in the borough, strong private-sector job growth numbers, and record levels of taxable business … Bronx are playing a major role in business expansion and job growth," said Donald C. Eversley, Executive Director of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesDiNapoli Consumer Alert: Contribute to a 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible. New York’s 529 College Savings Program, an investment tool designed to help parents save for college, ranks among the best in the nation, and New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-consumer-alert-contribute-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesState Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan
… your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in service, not caused by your own … you must apply within 90 days of the discontinuance. For a disability not sustained in service, you must have at … of service credit earned in the Division of State Police. For this benefit, “service” is when you are: On the payroll; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bRegional State Park Police Disability (Section 363-e) – Regional State Park Police Plan
… Eligibility You would be entitled to this disability benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Under … willful negligence, regardless of your years of service (for a disability not sustained in service, you must have at … you must apply within 90 days of the discontinuance. For this benefit, “in service” is when you are: On the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/regional-state-park-police-disability-section-363-eDiNapoli: Contribute to a NY 529 College Savings Account and Deduct Up to $10,000 From Your State Taxes
… New Yorkers that contributions to a New York State 529 College Savings Program account are tax deductible*. New York’s 529 College Savings Program is an investment tool designed to help parents save for college. Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-contribute-ny-529-college-savings-account-and-deduct-10000-your-state-taxesOpinion 94-8
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Deputy Treasurer (qualifications for … for principal office) - - Eligibility (deputy fire district treasurer) TOWN LAW, §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS … order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a fire district, an individual must meet the same requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $178.1 Billion
… markets during a volatile year. The Fund has an estimated value of $178.1 billion. “Despite weak equity markets, the … expected rate of return is 7 percent. The Fund’s value reflects $10.9 billion in benefits paid out during the … years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016. A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1781-billionCanarsie Childhood Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… preschool multidisciplinary evaluations and provides 1:1 Aide services to children enrolled in the cost-based program. … and $4,540 in computer consulting fees. $15,293 in 1:1 Aide costs allocated to the cost-based program. $4,455 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/canarsie-childhood-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… College Saving Program has helped New York residents pay for more than $230 million in college-related expenses in … Education Services Corp., is designed to help parents save for college and offers tax deductions up to $10,000 annually. … is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-children