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Opinion 91-59
… or disabled firefighters are, members of the Association. You ask whether the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent … firefighters are members of the Association. Again, since you indicate that you contemplate the purchase of an annuity, we suggest that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 88-71
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (waiver of penalties arising from nonpayment of … also provides for partial payment of past due water rents and that uncollectible water rents become a lien on real property and are added to the user's city tax bill. Under the city's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71DiNapoli Statement on Lunar New Year
… auspicious Year of the Goat that brings peace, prosperity and good health to you and your family. It’s a pleasure to be able to share this annual cultural celebration with New York’s vibrant and diverse Asian-American community." … Happy Lunar New Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-statement-lunar-new-yearOpinion 93-12
… A school district may not authorize the incurrence and payment of travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a … a conference, even if board member has provided advance payment to school district. You ask whether a school district may authorize the incurrence and payment of the travel and lodging expenses of the spouse of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12Opinion 92-53
… issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of State Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newOpinion 88-72
… the boundaries of an existing county sewer district. You indicate that a portion of the town is within the boundaries of a county sewer district. You state that the county district does not serve all the … that would connect with facilities in a nearby city. You ask whether it is permissible for the town to establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72State Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… 2, 2012 with the following information: Indicate whether you will participate in the interface file test window Indicate the interface file(s) you will be submitting during the test window Indicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… 401(a)(17) limits the earnings used in the calculation of pension benefits. The amount is set by federal law and … April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 $270,000 For Members of Tier 6 (Joined NYSLRS On or After April 1, 2012) New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsOpinion 92-41
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (to repair thoroughfares within the district) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Repairs (by fire district) TOWN LAW, … "sidewalks". The "sidewalks" are used by residents and the fire district fire department for vehicular access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Opinion 88-61
… to those taxpayers who wait until the last minute to pay their taxes to do so by registered or certified mail, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Disability Benefits
… Here are the basic types of NYSLRS disability benefits (you may apply for more than one type). … Important facts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/disability-benefitsLeaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… service credit only accumulates for any period of time you receive earnings, therefore no service credit is given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditOpinion 2010-1
… the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands (use of park trust moneys to fund the purchase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a Class C felony. On October 12, 2016, … for his mother, Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in October of 1998. Today, he was sentenced to a five-year term of probation and a judgment in the amount of $131,038.60. “My office has exposed more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftOpinion 92-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … -- Reimbursement for Expenses (spouses' expenses - spouse of member of IDA) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §856(2): An …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Brooklyn Man for Allegedly Pocketing over $23K in Deceased Mother's Pension Benefits
… Buie allegedly profited over $23,000 from his mother's death by stealing her retirement checks," said State … corruption." "It is simply reprehensible to exploit the death of a loved one by stealing their pension benefits," … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-brooklyn-man-allegedly-pocketing-over-23kOpinion 90-26
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Bond Resolution (exceeding maximum cost specified in) LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §32.00: Where the lowest bid on the proposed installation of sprinkler systems in fire district buildings exceeds the estimated maximum cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-26Get Information about 1099s
… either your Vendor ID, FEIN or SSN, or the information in the “Account” box on your 1099 for us to be able to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/get-information-about-1099sLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
Beneficiary designations are important for NYSLRS members and retirees. This guide explains how keep them up-to-date and why you should.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1706-designate-a-beneficiary.pdf