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Opinion 90-53
… (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) -- Permissible Functions (discretionary … ministerial responsibilities) VILLAGE BOARD -- Powers and Duties (authority to contract out discretionary as opposed to ministerial functions) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessment Procedures (authority to retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Town of Wappinger – Recreation Department Cash Receipts (2020M-130)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of Wappinger (Town) officials developed adequate controls to ensure … Determine whether Town of Wappinger Town officials developed adequate controls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/05/town-wappinger-recreation-department-cash-receipts-2020m-130Challenging a Determination – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… We can pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the … denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing … Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the determination. We will send you an acknowledgment letter with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/challenging-determinationTier 3 — Accidental Disability – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 Tier 3 Accidental Disability Article 14
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/tier-3-accidental-disabilityTier 3 — Ordinary Disability – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 Tier 3 Ordinary Disability Article 14
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/tier-3-ordinary-disabilityLeaves of Absence – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
… 36 members under Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 Leaves of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/leaves-absenceApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan ERS Tier 1 2 Article 14B Sections 551 552 553 Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1840/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 and 2 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriff Special Plan for ERS Tier 1 2 Article 14B Sec 551 552 553 Credit for Previous Public Employment and Military
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1840/credit-previous-public-employment-or-military-serviceA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Sheriffs, Undersheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members
Sheriffs Undersheriffs Deputy Sheriffs Special Plan for ERS Tier 36 Article 14B Sec 551 552 553 A Message from Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1841/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliPension Payment Options
… for retirement , it’s important to understand the pension payment options available to you, so you can make an informed … Or you can choose to receive a reduced monthly pension payment to provide for a possible payment to a beneficiary upon your death. If you are divorced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pension-payment-optionsCredit for Previous or Military Service – New Career Plan
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … records documenting your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior … Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/credit-previous-or-military-serviceBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 1 Tiers 1, 2, 3 and 5 If you are covered by the Age 60 Retirement Plan, you can begin receiving your vested retirement benefit when you reach age 60. If you are covered by the Age 55 Retirement Plan, you can begin receiving your vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/becoming-eligible-benefitCredit for Previous or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … records documenting your previous service may be lost or destroyed with the passage of time. Prior Service Prior … Service You may be able to receive credit for some or all of your military service. To determine your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/credit-previous-or-military-serviceRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfTown of Palermo – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-22)
Did the Town of Palermo (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and reports, and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/palermo-town-2025-s9-25-22.pdfNew York City Agency Services Update
New York City has the largest municipal budget and public workforce in the nation, with a citywide budget of over $115 billion (FY 2025) and more than 300,000 employees (June 2024) tasked with providing a vast array of services to its more than eight million residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-19-2025.pdfDepartment of Environmental Conservation: Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the Sta
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51-response.pdfTown of Brant – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-23)
Did the Town of Brant (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and reports, and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/brant-town-s9-25-23.pdfTown of Coventry – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-32)
Did the Town of Coventry (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and reports, and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/coventry-town-s9-25-32.pdfTown of Marathon – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-21)
Did the Town of Marathon (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial records and reports, and did the Supervisor file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required?
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2026/pdf/marathon-town-s9-25-21.pdf