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VI.1.A Budgetary Chartstrings – VI. Budgets
… The Chart of Accounts (COA) is the foundation of the SFS and provides the State with an organized structure … Program, Fund, Account and Budget Reference. Example of a chartfield string from a Budget Journal entry showing … The Chart of Accounts COA is the foundation of the SFS and provides the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi1a-budgetary-chartstringsTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… Tier Reinstatement Tier Reinstatement is a method of restoring a membership that has been terminated. For Tier … when: You have less than five years of service credit and have not worked in covered public service for at least … that is covered by the other retirement system; You are on the payroll in a job that is covered by NYSLRS; and You …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… said. “Demographic and other changes pose difficulties for local and state officials as they look for policies to boost communities and increase connectivity … and migration from urban areas could offer opportunities for rural communities to grow and thrive.” Comparison to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesOpinion 90-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … may contract with a private corporation to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the positions of assessor building inspector and deputy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53Opinion 2001-14
… by village mechanics on town machinery and equipment. We are informed that the town and village have entered into an agreement under which the village has agreed to provide the use of its … 51; 23 Opns St Comp, 1967, p 856). We also stated that we do not believe the Legislature intended that a municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-14Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more. Over the course of the pandemic, the amount in arrears increased significantly for all utilities and more … months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateNew York’s Paid Family Leave Program
… in 2021 — compared to 23 percent nationally. Analysis of claims data from the initial four years of the program indicates: … Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Compensation Survey, NYS Department of Financial Services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-paid-family-leave-programOpinion 91-4
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … conveyance of village firefighting apparatus, for nominal or no consideration, to a newly-formed joint fire district … apparatus of a village could be transferred, for nominal or no consideration, to a newly-formed joint fire district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4XII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… Approver All, AP Approver 3, Agency AP Mass Approver, and TE Approver 2. Policy Each agency should have proper internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… Purpose To determine whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with sufficient guidance to ensure that paper … to December 31, 2012. Background In New York State, each of the 57 counties outside of New York City has a County … To determine whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1243
… 2013, the legislation requires the employee contribution rate to be based on the employees’ annual wage. The employee contribution rates are: Wages Contribution Rate $45,000 or less 3% $45,000.01 to $55,000 3.5% $55,000.01 … an Hourly employee is calculated by multiplying the hourly rate by 80 and then by 26. The annual salary for a Biweekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1243-tier-6-tiaa-retirement-contribution-rate-changesIndependent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… Retirement Fund has proven once again to be a leader in transparency, ethics and performance,” DiNapoli said. “I’m … transparency.” Kroll noted the great strides the Fund made in implementing past recommendations, particularly in staffing, but recommended adding staff and resources for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsRetirement System Membership – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… membership in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) is mandatory. Employers are … these benefits; and You elected the plan within one year of joining PFRS or of your employer adopting this plan, … adopted these benefits; You elected the plan within one year of joining PFRS or of your employer adopting this plan; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retirement-system-membershipLimitations – Career Plan
… date of membership is June 17, 1971, or later, the wages in any 12-month period used in the FAS calculation cannot exceed the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/limitationsLimitations – New Career Plan
… date of membership is June 17, 1971, or later, the wages in any 12-month period used in the FAS calculation cannot exceed the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/limitationsLimitations – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… date of membership is June 17, 1971, or later, the wages in any 12-month period used in the FAS calculation cannot exceed the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/limitationsLimitations – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… date of membership is June 17, 1971, or later, the wages in any 12-month period used in the FAS calculation cannot exceed the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/limitationsLimitations – Police and Fire Plan
… date of membership is June 17, 1971, or later, the wages in any 12-month period used in the FAS calculation cannot exceed the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/limitationsDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… The SCO Family of Services (SCO), a provider of extended school day programs … worth $2.7 million to provide extended school day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and music … for an adult aerobics class; and $2,670 for disc jockey services. DiNapoli’s auditors recommended the SED recover the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli: Statewide Agency Overtime Tops $337 Million Halfway Into 2015
… State agencies spent more than $337 million on overtime in the first six months of 2015, a jump of $21 million over the same period in 2014, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … overtime hours , up 5 percent over the same period in 2014. If overtime continues to rise at this pace, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-statewide-agency-overtime-tops-337-million-halfway-2015