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Code of Ethics For Advisory Council and Advisory Committees
Restrictions on Transactions Between Council or Committee Members and the Common Retirement Fund or Retirement Systems
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/ethics-advisory-committees.pdfOpinion 2005-4
… LAW §§6-m, 6-p; EDUCATION LAW §§1804(6)(c), 1951: A BOCES is subject to the permissive referendum requirements of … resolution will become effective at the end of the thirty day period. If a proper petition is filed thirty days after … The BOCES board, by resolution, may divide the BOCES into election districts so long as there are at least 700 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-4DiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) voted against board directors at companies that failed to meet the Fund’s … equity and inclusion issues and voted against Board directors at companies which are not taking necessary … as other major corporations have done. Linking Executive Compensation to Diversity & Inclusion DiNapoli secured an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… announced that they have called on Netflix shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its employees’ rights to freedom of association and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsOpinion 91-59
… Benevolent Association of Hicksville may establish an annuity program, funded by a portion of the foreign fire … requirements of the Insurance Department or whether the annuity proposed to be purchased otherwise complies with the … since you indicate that you contemplate the purchase of an annuity, we suggest that you discuss any proposed program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… addressing climate risk is an opportunity to develop new ideas, new technologies and a new, cleaner economy. "By …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderDiNapoli: Son Left Father’s Body in Morgue to Steal His Pension and Social Security Payments
… P. DiNapoli announced the pending sentencing of a Queens man for concealing his father’s death so he could continue to unlawfully collect pension payments of $7,542 and social … larceny. Bunn has already served six months in federal prison related to his arrest. “Mr. Bunn left his deceased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-son-left-fathers-body-morgue-steal-his-pension-and-social-security-paymentsPermanent COLA
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli In July 2000, the Retirement System was at the forefront of a successful … adjustment (COLA) for retirees. A COLA payment is a change, based on the cost of living index, that … Center. Sincerely, Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller What is COLA? A COLA payment is an adjustment based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Regional State Park Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … your contributions: You must be in active service and have one year of member service credit. You repay each … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/borrowing-against-your-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 502
… Pay, using the Action/Reason, Leave Without Pay/ WPS (WC 60% Sup) . Note : It is vital that agencies report the … to work. The Action/Reason of Return from Leave/RPS (Rein WC 60% Sup) must be used. To assist agencies with reporting … the Reinstatement 4/1/86-6/30/92 Leave of Absence/ WSP (WC Sup) Return from Leave/ RSP (Rein WC Sup) 7/1/92-6/30/04 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/502-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workers-compensationLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… limit suspension does not apply to retirees who work for a college, university or charter school. For most other … can earn before your retirement benefits may be affected. If you still have questions or concerns, please contact us . … Personnel Services; or The New York State Office of Court Administration. A waiver covers a fixed period of time, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementYour Retirement Benefits: Employees' Retirement System
Description of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) benefits for Employees' Retirement System (ERS) members.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1835-retirement-benefits-book.pdfUpdate Your Contact Information
… It’s important NYSLRS has your current mailing address, phone number and email address. That way you’ll be sure to receive the tax information, news, … contact you quickly with important information, such as a change to your benefits. Use a personal email address you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationOpinion 91-28
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … of profits for general village purposes) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §94: A village may use profits resulting from operation … (Opn No. 68-829, supra ). July 16, 1991 John L. Supple, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Fishkill … Whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28VII.9 Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… costs to the State, as an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Worker's … by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-overviewVII.9 Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… costs to the State, as an employer, for Retirement plans, Social Security, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Worker's … by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program of an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii9-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsDiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor Arrested for Allegedly Stealing From the Village
… State Police announced the arrest of Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead for stealing from the village’s General Fund. “Mayor Halstead was entrusted by his community to serve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-village-candor-mayor-arrested-allegedly-stealing-villageComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Florida Man for Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… in the Second Degree, a class A misdemeanor, in Albany County Court. Schusteritsch is alleged to have stolen over … He passed away on July 9, 2008. At the time of Petschauer's death, his pension benefits were being direct deposited … was arrested by agents of the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office in Florida and brought to Albany County to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-florida-man-theft-over-180000-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal His NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… his fraud going,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to the work of my investigative team and our partners in law enforcement, he … to defraud the pension system accountable no matter who or where they are.” "Representing the United States in court … taxpayer funds, including pursuing cases where there is an attempt to obtain money from the SSA fraudulently," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-his-nys-pension-and-social-securityOpinion 91-36
… plat or is otherwise not practical" (§277[1]). Bayswater Realty & Capital Corp. v Planning Board of Town of Lewisboro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36