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Determining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish a pension … marriage (xx/xx/xxxx) and the date of commencement of the divorce action (xx/xx/xxxx). The numerator may also be … specific date, most commonly the commencement date of the divorce action. This ensures that increases in earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareOpinion 98-18
… first aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, §3008(7): Subdivision 7 of section 3008 of the … subdivision thereof engaged in providing emergency medical care and the transportation of sick or injured persons by … of such fees or charges, it is necessary to examine the home rule powers of local governments. In this regard, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… use," said State Comptroller DiNapoli. "Now, thanks to my partnership with Attorney General Underwood and the New … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitOpinion 2012-1
… of a town board of assessment review) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 800 (3), 801, 803: A member of a town board of … disclose the interest in accordance with General Municipal Law § 803. You ask whether a member of a town board of … would have a prohibited interest in a contract of his firm to sell products for use by the town highway department. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2012-1Opinion 91-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … -- Fees (not based on agate measurement for publication of notice of unredeemed land) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16Opinion 94-26
… BID within village) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§980-b, 980-k: A town may establish a business improvement district, the … the limitation on district assessments in section 980-k is computed with reference to general town taxes within the … within the area of the town within the village. Article 19-A of the General Municipal Law (§980 et seq.; L 1989, ch …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-26New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… September 16, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Survey Shows Ongoing Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 percent of all … JOLTS regional data do not provide insight into types of jobs or compensation levels for job openings, hires and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli and Manhattan U.S. Attorney Bharara Announce Arrest of Joseph Grossmann for Defrauding New York State Pension Fund of Over $130,000
… District of New York, announced today the arrest of JOSEPH GROSSMANN for fraudulently obtaining the pension of a … Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As alleged, Joseph Grossmann methodically devised a scheme to steal a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-manhattan-us-attorney-bharara-announce-arrest-joseph-grossmannAdministration of the Contract With the Center for Urban Community Services
… services. The New York State Office of Mental Health funds about 75 percent of this contract. CUCS receives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/16/administration-contract-center-urban-community-servicesDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General (HUD OIG), … William Woolard with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Inspector General. “We will … District Attorney’s Office, and the U.S. Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedTown of Brownville Joint Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-207)
Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of District financial operations
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/01/25/town-brownville-joint-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-207Lake George Fire Company - Cash Receipts (2015M-216)
… January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Lake George Fire Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Lake George, Warren County. The Company, which provides fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/lake-george-fire-company-cash-receipts-2015m-216Columbia County – Payroll (2014M-121)
… of our audit was to determine if controls over employee time and attendance and leave accruals were adequate for the … all employees complete and certify their hours worked on a time record. Payroll duties were not properly segregated. The auto-pay payroll system resulted in payments to part-time attorneys for hours not worked. The County does not have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/14/columbia-county-payroll-2014m-121Saranac Lake Central School District – Financial Management and Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-274)
… The Saranac Lake Central School District is located in Franklin, Essex and Clinton Counties. The District, which … maintain ledgers. Key Recommendations Use surplus funds as a financing source to fund one-time expenditures and needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/30/saranac-lake-central-school-district-financial-management-and-extraState Agencies Bulletin No. 900
… Purpose To notify agencies of the 2009 processing schedule for AC … of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To maintain the efficiency of AC 230 processing, agencies … actively employed by any State agency. The employee is due any regular and/or lump sum payments that are equal to or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/900-schedule-submitting-2009-returned-paychecksForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… will inflate future pension payments for these employees by about $5.5 million. We also found missed time punches by certain employees were frequently not supported by exception reports. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 852
… for submitting AC 230s. Due to an Institution paycheck date of December 31, 2008, OSC has amended the AC 230 due date for this specific check date. Agencies must adhere to … that are equal to or exceed the amount to be returned. Questions Questions may be e-mailed to the Payroll Deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/852-change-schedule-submitting-returned-paychecksFlorida Union Free School District – Information Technology (2017M-146)
… 1, 2015 through June 9, 2017. Background The Florida Union Free School District is located in the Towns of Goshen and … based on a formal service level agreement. … Florida Union Free School District Information Technology 2017M146 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/florida-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2017m-146Provisions for an Accidental Death Benefit – World Trade Center Presumption
… your retirement benefit to an accidental death benefit by filing an Application for Conversion of Service or … an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, 2026; You retired under a service or … as those for the regular accidental death benefit provided by your retirement plan. Please consult your plan booklet or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/provisions-accidental-death-benefitOakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… claims prior to payment and ensure that all disbursements are supported by vouchers. Review bank statements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187