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Alternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Forest Rangers Plan
… If you die while in service after having become eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This benefit would equal the initial value of your … employment, 50 percent of the death benefit may still be payable. This vested benefit is also payable if you die …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits an Additional $2.4 Billion Through Sustainable Investment Program
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the Fund, announced today. To date, the Fund has deployed over $26.5 billion, … real threat to our investments, but the actions announced today will help position the Fund to address those risks and … and protect the Fund.” The investments announced today include: $2 billion to the FTSE Russell TPI 1000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-additional-24-billion-through-sustainable-investment-programTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a competitive … procuring professional services? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – April 1, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area … specialized skills, training and expertise; the use of professional judgment and/or a high degree of creativity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… A steady population, an expanding tax base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable … A steady population an expanding tax base and a diverse economy have helped establish a stable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Tier 2 and 3 (Article 11) Members If you retire with an outstanding loan, the annuity portion of your retirement … would be. Tier 5 and 6 Members If you retire with an outstanding loan, your retirement benefit will be permanently … retirement benefit would be permanently reduced by an outstanding loan balance at retirement. The approximate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanOpinion 89-56
… health care services billed but not provided) MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a), (d)(3); TOWN LAW, §27; CIVIL … town. Accordingly, in the absence of proper statutory or home rule authorization, a town could not make the proposed … the proposed incentive payments, we note that Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1)(ii)(a)(1) authorizes local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56DiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… pressures, particularly a shortage of staff nurses, in NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) facilities, leading to an increased reliance on temporary nurses and higher staffing … nurses while managing demand for its services. It resulted in unexpected costs of $125 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsOpinion 99-16
… the contract and whether the indemnification is in the best interests of the local government. Accordingly, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA Financial Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today on … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following statement today on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mta-financial-planAre You Vested? And What It Means
… In order to retire, a member must have a bona fide termination and be removed from payroll before the effective … and retirement plan, sign into your Retirement Online account and go to the 'My Account Summary' section. You can … your retirement plan book, available on our Publications page , for benefit details and filing instructions. Vested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansDeath Benefits
… contact us as soon as possible. Survivors can report the death of a member using our online death report form or … the death certificate, we’ll mail information about death benefits, and any needed forms, to your beneficiaries. For … Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors . If you are retired, please see the Death Benefits — Retirees page . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsXII.5.A Selecting the Appropriate Voucher Style – XII. Expenditures
… must be entered. Examples include: payments made to crime victims, jurors, or inmates. A single payment vendor ID … systems will provide transaction types which will map to the appropriate voucher style in SFS. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5a-selecting-appropriate-voucher-styleState Police Disability (Section 363-b) – State Police Plan
… (physically or mentally) and unable to perform your duties as the natural and proximate result of a disability sustained in service, not caused by your own willful negligence, regardless of your years of … attorney (POA) or a court-appointed guardian, who has been granted authority by the court, may file. You must select a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… onto a wide variety of devices, a best practice is to force scans of any new devices connected to computers, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionTapestry Charter School – Internal Controls Over Credit and Debit Cards (2013M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s internal … County, is governed by a Board of Trustees that currently has 11 members, including two parent representatives. The … controls to provide greater assurance that School funds are not exposed to substantial loss. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/11/22/tapestry-charter-school-internal-controls-over-credit-and-debit-cardsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… or surplus district money. Expenditures are subject to notice and a public hearing (except in an emergency, when other requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsState Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… Unit 01, New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (NYSCOPBA) or Bargaining … Supervising Environmental Conservation Officer University Police Investigator 1 University Police Investigator 2 University Police Officer 1 University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitOpinion 2002-11
… accumulation for responding to both fire and ambulance calls) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §217(c): For purposes of earning … twenty-five points for responding to the minimum number of calls of the emergency rescue and first aid squad, as set … however, that each call run may only be applied under one category or the other. Therefore, in those instances when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0Credit for Previous or Military Service – State University Police 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. Please note that … Service 1 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/1823/credit-previous-or-military-serviceUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-307
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for manual payment of … detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/ Confidential and Unrepresented employees (BU … eligibility is being determined; and Has been authorized to carry a firearm on duty between January 1 of the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-307-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-law