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Borrowing Against Your Contributions – State Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from NYSLRS. Tier 2 Members The following rules apply when … There is a service charge of $45, which will be deducted from your loan when it is issued. Prior to retirement, and 30 … an account balance of at least $1,334. If you joined on or after January 1, 2018, the total maximum loan (including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/borrowing-against-your-contributions-0XI.18.E Public Officers Law – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… This section provides guidance on laws, policies, and procedures to be followed when … conflict as defined in POL 73. However, the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government recognizes there are … to fulfill a particular need. Per POL 73, Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government is authorized to grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18e-public-officers-lawOpinion 2007-5
… the establishment of reserve funds by municipalities and the use of the moneys therein. General Municipal Law § … betterment or improvement or any preliminary studies and surveys relative thereto," as well as the contemporaneous … to referendum (General Municipal Law § 6-c [4]). 2 In the case of counties, pursuant to Local Finance Law § 33.10, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-5Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … benefits is one of the first and most important steps in planning your future. Your Retirement System is here to … To apply for previous service, sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Guilty Plea of Former City of Rensselaer DPW Commissioner for Stealing Scrap Metal Proceeds
… of their jobs with the city. Capuano pleaded guilty today in Rensselaer County Court to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree (a Class E felony), which carries a … accountability for the theft of $46,000 and is the latest in over 60 public corruption cases against we have brought …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-guilty-plea-former-city-rensselaer-dpwDiNapoli: Former CFO of St. Johnsville Volunteer Ambulance Corp. Arrested for Stealing Over $26,000
… Montgomery County District Attorney Christina Pearson and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … 46, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree and forgery in the third degree. “Shannon Countryman … back in court on March 26, 2025. The charges filed in this case are merely accusations and the defendants are presumed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-former-cfo-st-johnsville-volunteer-ambulance-corp-arrested-stealing-over-26000Opinion 95-10
… (duty of town to erect fences around certain cemeteries and burial grounds) TOWN BOARD -- Powers and Duties (erection of fences around certain cemeteries and … of its use by town residents for fourteen years. In the case of a cemetery in the second class described in section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 98-4
… of this opinion, we will discuss only State statutes. You may wish to contact the county attorney's office with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-4Opinion 95-24
… or more inhabitants on behalf of the city school district. You ask whether this aid may be used to pay operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24DiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… Fisher worked for CiTi BOCES in the town of Mexico, NY. During an internal audit, CiTi BOCES found discrepancies … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office … of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Oswego County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… financial officer, DiNapoli's office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities … playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure … The Comptroller's office averaged eight days for contract reviews in January and two days to audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2017
… to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his … of Agriculture and Markets $625,000 with Cornell University for maple research. Unified Court System - … Invasive Species Program. $1.6 million with Cornell University for New York Bight Whale Monitoring. $453,000 with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2017DiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… and establish uniform procedures for SSDs' staff to ensure full understanding of inspection goals; Establish clear and … such as exposed electrical wiring and mold. The agencies' full responses are included in the complete audit. Read the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessOpinion 94-31
… EMPLOYEES -- Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §200, et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is … employers and employees is authorized by article 14 of the Civil Service Law (§200, et seq.; the "Taylor Law"). It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31DiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned for life from providing special education services for the state. "Today’s guilty plea shows that those who rip … like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for prosecuting this case and bringing this wrongdoer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements (Follow-Up)
… this report is issued for officials to provide information on any actions that are planned to address unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/03/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirements-followOpinion 95-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution for workers while allowing … violations, such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and child labor offenses, are a significant problem both … time frames for all child labor and wage-related case investigations and ensure they are being followed; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… must record their work hours to determine if they are full-time or part-time. The information is used to calculate … 1, 2009 to August 31, 2019, she falsely claimed credit for full-time work for the town when her actual hours were far … health care company, while claiming to also have worked full time as a tax collector for Bethel. Her claims falsely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraudDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… stay or HPD can remove them. Of 191 sampled tenants, 59 (30 percent) exceeded the maximum limit by at least 25 … exceeded the federal “home affordability threshold” of 30 percent (i.e., percentage of income spent on housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housing