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Gananda Central School District – Procurement (2021M-86)
… officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services to achieve the optimal use of District … did not ensure that purchases were adequately documented and approved to verify that a competitive process was used to procure goods and services and ensure the optimal use of resources. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/22/gananda-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-86Village of Montgomery – Board Oversight of the Treasurer’s Office (2021M-50)
… (Board) provided adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s office financial operations. Key Findings The Board did not … the lack of segregation of duties within the Treasurer’s office. Approve or authorize anyone to approve billing … Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the Treasurer’s office complies with water and sewer Village laws and codes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/07/23/village-montgomery-board-oversight-treasurers-office-2021m-50Eastport-South Manor Central School District – Building Safety (2020M-18)
… to ensure compliance with required building safety at the junior-senior high school (JSHS). Key Findings … to ensure compliance with required building safety at the juniorsenior high school JSHS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/eastport-south-manor-central-school-district-building-safety-2020m-18Town of Tyre - Long-Term Planning (2019M-61)
… list and agreement for the expenditure of highway money, including the anticipated costs. Town officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/29/town-tyre-long-term-planning-2019m-61Town of Hempstead – Information Technology Access Controls (2021M-158)
Determine whether Town of Hempstead Town officials established adequate access controls to help safeguard Town information technology IT systems against unauthorized access
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/08/19/town-hempstead-information-technology-access-controls-2021m-158Employer E-News Archive — 2024
… Retirement System member and retiree news. December 2024 Reminder: Annual Invoice Prepayment Deadline is December 15 Reporting Tip: Use the Enhanced Reporting Excel Tool Avoid … More Than 2,100 Employers Have Already Made the Switch October 2024 Make Payments Faster and Easier with ACH Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2024Employer E-News Archive — 2023
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System news. … You Can Enroll Off-Hours Employees in Retirement Online Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting Transition Plan Today More … Made the Switch August 2023 GASB Information Available How Late Reporting Affects Your Employees Review Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2023Etna Volunteer Fire Department - Procurement (2019M-48)
… for the procurement of goods and services. Adopt a code of ethics to set forth standards of conduct in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/05/10/etna-volunteer-fire-department-procurement-2019m-48Town of Lysander - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-221)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed 116 properties with … to verify taxpayer eligibility. Key Recommendations The Assessor should: Ensure all applicants provide adequate …
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)
… Findings We reviewed 76 agricultural, senior citizen and veteran properties with exemptions and found 49 (64 percent) …
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-175Employer E-News Archive — 2025
… Retirement System member and retiree news. December 2025 Pay Your Annual Invoice by December 15 and Save Money … Reporting Most Employers Have Made the Switch! November 2025 Important Payment Due Dates for Your Annual Invoice Act … Reporting Most Employers Have Made the Switch! October 2025 A Better Way to Submit Information When Employees Retire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2025About an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleCity of Peekskill – Information Technology (2020M-164)
… User Accounts were not adequately managed. IT security awareness training was not provided. Sensitive IT control … and a disaster recovery plan. Provide periodic IT security awareness training to all employees who use IT resources. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/01/city-peekskill-information-technology-2020m-164Forfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… Article 5, Section 7 of the New York State Constitution and Article 3-B of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) (“The Public … Reform Act”) govern the potential reduction and revocation of pensions of public officials and public officers in New … may have benefits reduced or revoked if they are convicted of a felony related to their public service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsDirect Deposit Program
… your pension payment is deposited directly into your bank account on the last business day of each month. Our … of the change. Important: You should keep your current bank account open until you receive our letter confirming the … click Update Direct Deposit . Follow steps to update your bank account number and routing number. Be sure the account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programPower of Attorney
… (for example, a trusted friend or family member) to act on your behalf regarding retirement benefit transactions. … document. Once you appoint someone, that person may act on your behalf with or without your consent. We strongly … power of attorney form meets all of New York State’s legal requirements. The form is limited to NYSLRS pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… you leave public employment. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipPerformance of Duty Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… Eligibility You may be entitled to a performance of duty disability benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a … (Chapter 437 of the Laws of 2016). If you are applying for disability benefits due to heart disease, your application … you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit within one year following the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/performance-duty-disabilityCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public employment. Military … eligible to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service. Military service is creditable … military service was before or after you joined NYSLRS. For more information, visit our Military Service Credit page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-service