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DiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… Justice Court clerk Mary Jo Guyette was sentenced today in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and … said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “By working with the town of Potsdam’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionApplication for Environmental Conservation and Regional State Park Police Disability Retirement - Section 363-e (PF6091)
For NYSLRS Environmental Conservation and Regional State Park Police members to apply for disability retirement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/pf6091.pdfAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 41[j]) – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… Correction Officers Security Hospital Treatment Asst Plan for ERS Tiers 1 and 2 Section 89 Additional Credit for Sick Leave Section 41j …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1525/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-41jCredit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… Correction Officers Security Hospital Treatment Asst Plan for ERS Tiers 1 and 2 Section 89 Credit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1525/credit-previous-public-employment-or-military-serviceLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
How NYSLRS members should file for a disability retirement benefit and the steps we take to process your application.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1802-applying-for-disability-retirement.pdfTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town ordinances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90Opinion 97-19
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Insurance … with which the fire district contracts has an interest in the contract. The interest must be disclosed pursuant to … business would have a prohibited conflict of interest in the fire district's contract with the agency. You note …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-19Town of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/watertown-fire-district-2022-155.pdfUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… pandemic deficits. If ridership continues to languish and does not return to pre-pandemic levels, the authorities will … bill for transit are still uncertain. If ridership does not rebound at these authorities, they may be forced to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plungeDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … Street has experienced extreme volatility. The New York Federal Reserve reported that business activity declined for … sharply downward due to shrinking sales and income tax collections, and leave many unable to pay their mortgages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19Membership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… If you are in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), no matter which … of your contributions. With 25 years of service creditable in your special plan, you are eligible to retire at any age. … A maximum of 30 years of service credit can be used in your pension calculation. After Retirement: After you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-140
… Purpose To explain processing of the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for tax purposes for the … the Internal Revenue Code, it is required that the value of employer-funded group legal service benefits be considered … income for each covered employee. Therefore, the value of this benefit will be added to the employee’s earnings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-140-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-uscHigh Falls Water District – Water Fees (2015M-153)
… examine internal controls over the District’s water fees for the period January 1, 2014 through April 20, 2015. … composed of five Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total $173,089. Key Findings The water clerk … without supervisory review. The interest amount charged for late balances has not been approved by the Boards and was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/11/13/high-falls-water-district-water-fees-2015m-153Orleans County – Department of Social Services (2012M-222)
… Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of 42,883. The County is governed by a … Assistance Program (SNAP) applications accurately and in a timely manner. However, the County’s process could … cases we reviewed were eligible for child care assistance and had been recertified for assistance every six months. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/01/18/orleans-county-department-social-services-2012m-222State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The clerk did not record, deposit, disburse or report all money collected in a timely and accurate manner. As of Dec. … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsApplying for Benefits – Career Plan
… a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” it must be received by our Albany office, one of our … by mailing the document to us. We will consider it filed when it is delivered to us by the Post Office. If you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller within specific time limits. For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” … mailed. To meet a filing deadline (such as an application for retirement benefits or an option election form), you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/applying-benefitsApplying for Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … of the State Comptroller within specific time limits. For a form to be considered as “filed with the Comptroller,” … mailed. To meet a filing deadline (such as an application for retirement benefits or an option election form), you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/applying-benefitsCortland County - Claims Audit and Check Printing (2018M-247)
Determine whether County officials ensured disbursements were for proper County purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cortland_0.pdfResponse Planning for Unexpected Events (2019-S-55)
To determine whether it has plans or procedures to address unexpected or unplanned events and whether those plans were followed, and whether the plans or procedures addressed the needs of its customers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s55.pdf