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About NYSLRS
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest … benefits for more than 1.2 million members, retirees and beneficiaries. NYSLRS administers two distinct systems: … uniformed services personnel, such as correction officers and sheriffs. The Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsPublications
… below. We’ve arranged the plan publications below by tier, with a separate section covering special plans for … covered by Section 80-a (VO1861) Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits — Tier 1 Benefits available to … by Section 75-d or 75-e (ZO1502) Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits — Tier 2 Benefits available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsComparison of PFRS Benefits
… joined on or after April 1, 1996, earnings above the IRC Section 401(a)(17) limit Additionally for Tiers 2, 3 (Article … 20- and 25-Year Retirement Plans covered under Sections 384, 384-d, 384-e 25-Year Benefit (Section 384) With 25 years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsFinal Average Earnings
… Tier 6 Final Average Earnings Now Highest 3 Years A new law improves the pension benefits of NYSLRS Tier 6 members. When you retire, your final average earnings … (except for some PFRS members who may be eligible for a One-Year FAE ). These are usually your years of employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsTown of Fort Covington - Justice Court Operations (2018M-234)
… and intact. Key Findings Justice Wilbanks made 83 percent of bank deposits from three to 67 days late. The Justices’ … balances exceeded known liabilities by a combined total of $4,728 as of April 30, 2018. The Justices did not maintain accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2019/01/25/town-fort-covington-justice-court-operations-2018m-234Alexander Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-64)
… for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with applicable statutes. Appropriations were overestimated … be used to fund operations. Use reserves in accordance with legal requirements. District officials generally agreed with our findings and recommendations and indicated they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/alexander-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-64Etna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board established adequate controls over procurement. Key … not establish policies or procedures for the procurement of goods and services. Certain officers did not disclose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48Kinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… unable to provide documentation supporting their selection of four professional service providers paid a total of $76,781. Key Recommendations Review the procurement policy … our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the District procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … implemented recommendations included in our budget review letter issued in May 2015. The City’s proposed budget exceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 116 properties with agricultural, senior citizen and veteran exemptions and … to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-lysander-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-221Town of Augusta - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-230)
… 76 agricultural, senior citizen and veteran properties with exemptions and found 49 (64 percent) lacked supporting … to meet eligibility requirements. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/24/town-augusta-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-230Utica City School District - Payroll (2018M-175)
… properly approved and supported. Key Findings We reviewed payroll payments totaling $4.7 million to 151 employees and … Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure that payroll-related payments are accurate, supported and in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/18/utica-city-school-district-payroll-2018m-175Hauppauge Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2022M-150)
… Ensure leave accruals are accounted for in accordance with written procedures, CBAs and individual contracts. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/30/hauppauge-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2022m-150Town of East Hampton - Budget Review (B20-7-10)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/09/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b20-7-10Canaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… to fund operations. Reduce surplus fund balance to comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner … the use of reserves. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104The Academy Charter School - Credit Card Expeditures (2019M-80)
… credit card charges were adequately supported and were for legitimate purposes. Key Findings School officials did … The Board approved 27 meal purchases, totaling $5,790, for payment without adequate supporting documentation. Key … card users include a list of officials in attendance for meal expenditures along with itemized receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/09/06/academy-charter-school-credit-card-expeditures-2019m-80Village of Ballston Spa – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-256-F)
… totaled approximately $4 million. Results of Review Based on our limited procedures, it appears that the Village has … and four recommendations were not implemented. … Based on our limited procedures it appears that the Village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/10/25/village-ballston-spa-audit-follow-2017m-256-fTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B19-7-10)
… and expenditure projections in the Town’s tentative budget for the 2020 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b19-7-10Horseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)
… a designated reasonable level. District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82Town of Union Vale - Payroll (2018M-31)
… sign time sheets as required. Key Recommendations Consult with counsel to determine whether to recover overpayments and … receive benefits. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have taken, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-union-vale-payroll-2018m-31