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Applying for Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate application form with the Office of the State Comptroller in … date it was mailed. To meet a filing deadline (such as an application for retirement benefits or an option election …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/applying-benefits

Applying for Benefits – Career Plan

… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file … need help, you can call or write us or make an appointment to speak with an Information Representative at one of our … Giving your employer the form does not mean that you have “filed with the Comptroller.” As an alternative to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/applying-benefits

School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)

… are not assigned a unique identifier. New York State does not aggressively partner with other states to identify …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1844

… increment code of eligible employees when processing the payroll for pay periods 1L through 8L (Institution and … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox. … The purpose of this bulletin is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1844-new-increment-code-representing-job-rate-status-october-2020-cycle

DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school … fee structure, based on a percentage of per pupil revenue, does not appear to be reasonable, as the services being …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-school-audits

DiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan

… numerous doctors’ offices in Manhattan, has pleaded guilty to defrauding the New York State Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) out … is essential to the detection and prosecution of fraud against New York and Ulster County taxpayers. I thank … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-plan

Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual

… reported by Life Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. (Life Skills) on its Consolidated … these programs are based on fixed fees. During the 2017-18 school year, Life Skills served approximately 279 students. … in the incorrect reporting period, including $111,213 in accounting expenses, $5,996 in information technology …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/17/life-skills-home-training-tutorial-program-preschoolers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits

… New Jersey, over the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees … Thomas A. Breslin. “Ms. Miller stole her dead mother's pension; now she is a convicted felon facing state prison,” … sends a clear message that those who steal from our state pension system will be held accountable,” said Attorney …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … the checks, a rubber signature stamp was used, which is not permitted. The supervisor also did not review canceled … when paid. In addition, board members did not know what their claims audit responsibilities were, nor did they …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1129

… critical. One default value has been established for each Business Unit using a Cost Center that is valid for that Business Unit. Each default value has the same short … to Cost Centers in SFS must be completed by close of business February 15, 2012. If the Cost Center is no longer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1129-updates-cost-centers-statewide-financial-system-sfs-and-payserv-account

Opinion 90-27

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE COMMISSIONERS -- Appointment (in joint fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Establishment of … to the provisions of article 11 of the Town Law. This is in response to your inquiry concerning a proposal that the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27

Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties

… as those levied on employers for their failure to pay fees in a timely manner or comply with workplace safety rules. We … does not assess and collect all required fees and fines. In total, the Department did not collect about $3.8 million, … assessment and collection of fees and penalties identified in this report. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/31/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties

XI.1 Procurement and Contract Management Overview and Policies – XI. Procurement and Contract Management

… The purpose of this chapter is to provide policies, procedures, and … a contract-related transaction is subject to the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) approval. Who this Chapter is … Advisories are issued by OSC's Bureau of Contracts to address specific topics related to contract transactions in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi1-procurement-contract-management-overview-policies

Town and County Special Districts and Town Improvements

… the typical property is above the OSC-calculated average estimated cost threshold. The Comptroller’s regulations (Part … cost" special districts which are at or below the average estimated cost thresholds do NOT require permission of the … calculate future average estimated cost thresholds. 2025 Special District Average Estimated Cost Thresholds …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvements

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.1

… No. SU-314.2 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding … R25 OCS OH5 OT - Hourly/Biweekly 2.5 RH5 OTK OI5 OT 2.5 w Int/Part Inc 2080 N/A OIP/OIC/OIS OR5 Overtime Recall Ann … beginning 09/16/2021 (Administration), agencies must submit the appropriate New Earns Codes (as listed in the OSC …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3141-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.2

… overtime earned during the period 09/16/2021 through 11/30/2022. On 12/01/2022, the overtime rate shall revert to the rate in place … have overtime earnings effective 09/16/2021 through 01/01/2022 in one of the following titles must be paid at a rate of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3142-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates

SUNY Bulletin No. SU-314.3

… Background The Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the State of New York, SUNY, CSEA, and PEF allows specific SUNY … rate of pay. The overtime factor used by the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for these employees is .00120. … regular rate of pay as part of this pilot program. Retirement and General Deductions Monies paid using the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3143-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rates

State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores

… with chronic budget strain," said DiNapoli. "Looking to the future, local officials should exercise fiscal caution … York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages have a calendar-based fiscal year – a total of 1,043 … ult/files/local-government/documents/pdf/2020-04/2016-munis-not-filed.pdf For a list of persistent non-filers – those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores