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Understanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33)
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33.pdfCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2019-S-70) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) and its subsidiaries have policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s70-response.pdfLocal Government Contact Management System (LGCMS)
OSC will be releasing a new system for maintaining municipal contact information and ensuring important OSC communications are received timely, and by the current local government officials. This session will walk through how to create, modify, verify and remove municipal official contact records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-gov-contact-management-system-081924.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act.pdfExamples – Article 14 Benefits
… of service credit when he or she leaves public employment. The member can apply for a vested retirement benefit at the … not be reduced. However, the member could instead choose to begin receiving the benefit as early as age 55 with a … percent for each of the 5 years the benefit begins prior to his or her early retirement age of 60). Example: A member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesDivorce – Article 14 Benefits
… the Ordinary Death Benefit, the Cash Refund Contributions option and the Five and Ten Year Certain options. Survivor … for retirees who chose the Single Life Allowance option may also be revoked. For more information on how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/divorceCost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… Once you meet the eligibility requirements, including age and number of years retired, your retirement benefit will … You will 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… issued. You retire or withdraw from the Retirement System and have one or more outstanding loan balances when you … System. If you already have an outstanding loan with us and want to take another loan, please contact our Call Center and connect with our automated information line to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsIRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
… of salary that qualified pension plans, including the New York State and Local Retirement System, may use in calculating …
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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationApplying for Benefits – Article 14 Benefits
… must file the appropriate application form with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Forms are … an appointment with an Information Representative at one of our consultation sites throughout New York State. Filing With the Office of the State Comptroller Many retirement benefit applications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-benefitsMore About This Retirement Plan – Article 14 Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes benefits provided by Article 14 of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the … the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this plan. Our main office is in Albany, New York. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/more-about-retirement-planAccidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… service is defined as: Service while on your employer’s payroll; or When you are on an authorized medical leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… service is defined as: When you are on your employer’s payroll; or When you are on an authorized medical leave of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disabilityAccidental Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… not due to your own willful negligence, an accidental death benefit may be payable on your behalf. The Benefit This is a … survivorship rights in a separation agreement, until death or remarriage;* To your surviving children, until they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-death-benefitOut-of-Service Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… as soon as possible so we can send the appropriate forms to your beneficiary. … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/out-service-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; or While you are on an authorized medical leave for up to two … years (which may be extended for an additional two years); or While you are receiving Workers’ Compensation or other … law. The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitAvailable Options – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/available-optionsSocial Security Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… for service with a public employer for which you received retirement credit. The primary Social Security benefit may … actual Social Security benefit. This adjustment applies to both service and disability retirements. … Article 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/social-security-adjustment