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DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College
… announced today. "Now's the time to take advantage of the improvements we're making to New York's 529 College … DiNapoli said. "We're making it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved one's future, as the cost of obtaining a college education continues to rise. NY's 529 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-announces-improvements-college-savings-plan-save-money-collegeState Agencies Bulletin No. 683
… schedule. These Increment Codes have been separated and new Increment Codes have been created to reflect only one … salary each April with a Performance Advance. Under the new system, OSC will apply the Performance Advance up to the … OSC will change the Increment Codes on the Job Data records of affected employees. A chart listing the Increment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/683-revision-increment-code-system-security-employeesOpinion 93-11
… §109-b(6)(c) includes only outstanding indebtedness which is not excludable pursuant to law. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether the term … subdivision without regard to whether the indebtedness is excludable from the political subdivision's debt limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11DiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the … $6,900 and allowed the president to alter the time records of a family member employed by the library which resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefitsCity of Niagara Falls – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-47)
… 9, 2013. Background The City of Niagara Falls is located in Niagara County and encompasses approximately 17 square … The City has had a pattern of structural budget deficits, meaning recurring revenues were not sufficient to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/04/city-niagara-falls-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-47Am I Required to Have an Audit?
… auditor. A local government that expends $750,000 or more in federally awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, … government auditors. Sometimes confusion arises over the meaning and / or context in which the term "audit" is used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditOpinion 2001-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in … agreement does not constitute "contract" within the meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) GENERAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Opinion 89-63
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Exemption From (housing authority) … is exempt from the payment of court filing fees. This is in reply to your inquiry asking whether a municipal housing … in section 52 should be given its commonly understood meaning (2 Opns St Comp, 1946, p 290; see also People v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-63Empire BlueCross – Improper Payments for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals
… Objective To determine whether Empire BlueCross properly paid hospital … Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to over 1.2 million active and retired State, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/20/empire-bluecross-improper-payments-intraocular-lens-claims-billed-hospitalsOpinion 93-22
… to remit a forfeiture of bail is not required in order for the Justice Court Fund to refund moneys erroneously … Court Fund reported bail forfeiture in the amount of $200 for a particular defendant. The justice, by letter, … [CPL] before they could process the claim. You have asked for our opinion in this matter. If this were a true case of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance - SSP Payments Made to Deceased Individuals
… 1 to more than 16 years prior to their last SSP payment in the examination period. Of the 553 payments, 380 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/09/office-temporary-and-disability-assistance-ssp-payments-made-deceased-individualsJefferson Central School District – Procuring Services (2021M-42)
… services without public written disclosure of his interest in the contract with the District. Key Recommendations Seek … Ensure District officers or employees publicly disclose, in writing, any interests they have in contracts or agreements with the District. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/11/jefferson-central-school-district-procuring-services-2021m-42Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… (even if they are not your designated beneficiary), in this order: To your surviving spouse, for life; Where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… (even if they are not your designated beneficiary), in this order: To your surviving spouse, for life; Where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-death-benefitOpinion 91-48
… (applicant before planning board represented by board member's personal attorney) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Planning Boards (board member participating in review of project when applicant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Opinion 93-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … NOTES -- Permissible Uses (pre-payment of certain employer retirement contributions) -- Referendum Requirements (for … Expenditures (need to use appropriation of current funds when bonds may be issued) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-17Opinion 97-21
… 263 of the Education Law relieves libraries from requiring pub library treasurers to annually report fin transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Start Saving for Retirement
… Top) Why You Should Open a Personal Retirement Savings Account Now Financial experts say you’ll need 70 to 80 … that income-replacement goal. But it’s important to start saving as soon as you can because you need time to let your … how much to save and how to invest it. The key is to start saving early so your money has time to grow. A healthy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirementOpinion 95-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (procedure for … engaged by the county, and the possible recovery in civil action of payments improperly made. The board may … matters within the county board's jurisdiction within the meaning of section 209 (see, e.g., County Law, §§210, 215[1], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4State Police Accidental Disability (Section 363-bb) – State Police Plan
… You may be entitled to this benefit if, at the time of filing, you are: Permanently incapacitated (physically or … accidental disability retirement benefit is a lifetime pension. The benefit is equal to 75 percent of your FAE, plus … by the court, may file. You must select a pension payment option for the payment of your disability benefits. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-accidental-disability-section-363-bb