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Oil Train Safety Letter
Request to USDOT and Federal Railroad Administration for additional measures for oil train safety.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/foxx-usdot-oil-train-safety-letter.pdfCity of Hornell – Business Improvement District (2018M-38)
… Council did not provide sufficient oversight of the BID and the Plan lacked sufficient detail to allow City officials … in revenues of at least $3,915 that were unaccounted for and 138 questionable disbursements by the Association’s … Director) totaling $24,955. Based upon our audit findings and subsequent investigation, the Executive Director of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/04/08/city-hornell-business-improvement-district-2018m-38Schroon Lake Central School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-97)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … audited and approved the claims. Claims totaling $172,760 for 35 check disbursements and 50 non-check disbursements … whether claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/schroon-lake-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2019m-97Union-Endicott Central School District - Noninstructional Overtime (2018M-201)
… for noninstructional employees. Key Findings Our review of records for 15 noninstructional employees paid overtime … prior approval was granted for overtime worked and that start and end times were documented on the time sheets in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/union-endicott-central-school-district-noninstructional-overtime-2018mEPI - Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/fare-revenue-considerations-for-mta.pdfNorth Tonawanda City School District – Information Technology (2023M-102)
The objective of this audit is to determine whether North Tonawanda City School District officials properly secured user account access to the network and managed user account permissions in financial and student information applications.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/north-tonawanda-central-school-district-2023-102.pdfCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition (2021M-54)
Determine whether the City of Little Falls (City) Common Council (Council) and officials adopted realistic budgets that were structurally balanced, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/little-falls-2021-54.pdfOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfExecutive Order - Financial Literacy
As State Comptroller I am committed to educating the public on financial literacy so New Yorkers experience the benefits of such efforts including sound personal finances and a greater understanding of State and local financial matters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/executive-order-financial-literacy.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants Combined
The federal administration has ordered freezes, pauses, and reviews of federal assistance funding to identify grant programs which are implicated by the President’s recent executive actions and could be subject to reduction or elimination.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc--a-review-of-categorical-grants.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants
The federal administration has ordered freezes, pauses, and reviews of federal assistance funding to identify grant programs which are implicated by the President’s recent executive actions and could be subject to reduction or elimination.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2026.pdfExamples – Article 14 Benefits
… employment. The member can apply for a vested retirement benefit at the early retirement age of 42 (the age he or she would have had 20 years of service credit). The benefit will not be reduced. Example: A member joins at age … employment. This member could begin receiving a vested benefit at the early retirement age of 60 (the age when he or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesDivorce – Article 14 Benefits
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are … designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final. An … on how your pension benefits can be affected by divorce, consult your attorney, contact our Matrimonial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/divorceCost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… begin receiving COLA when you are: 62 or older and retired for five or more years; or 55 or older and retired for ten or more years; or Receiving a disability pension for five or more years. When you die, if you selected an … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentIRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
… amount is set by federal law and is periodically adjusted for inflation. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/irs-pension-limitationChallenging a Determination – Article 14 Benefits
… denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before a hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and filed with the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationApplying for Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… To apply for Retirement System benefits, you must file the appropriate … of the State Comptroller within specific time limits. For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” … mailed. To meet a filing deadline (such as an application for retirement benefits or an option election form), you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-benefitsMore About This Retirement Plan – Article 14 Benefits
… rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/more-about-retirement-planAccidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Filing You, your employer, or someone authorized with your power of attorney may file your Application for Article 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Eligibility To qualify for the ordinary disability retirement benefit, you must: Be … Have five years of credited service; and Be eligible for primary Social Security disability benefits. The Benefit … of: One-third of your FAS or 2 percent of your FAS for each year of credited service, up to 25 years. It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disability