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About NYSLRS
… The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in … two distinct systems: The Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which provides benefits to employees of … officers and sheriffs. The Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), which provides benefits for police officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrsCounty of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s departmental financial operations for the period … 1, 2011, through December 12, 2012. Background Cortland County is located in central New York State and has a population of approximately 49,000. The County is governed by an elected Legislature which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157Opinion 88-60
… CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (concessions) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(1); 4-412: An agreement to operate a … as a "license" or "concession" to operate a facility at a village park would constitute a lease of park property. You … that although villages are generally authorized to sell village real property which is no longer needed for village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-60Town of Bennington – Town Clerk (2013M-319)
… September 17, 2013. Background The Town of Bennington is located in Wyoming County and had a population of 3,539 as of the 2010 Census. The Town is … practices of the Clerks office for the period January 1 2013 through September 17 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/10/21/town-bennington-town-clerk-2013m-319DiNapoli: Trouble Ahead for Local Governments and Schools
… the federal government has stepped in with financial assistance to help states and local governments weather … provide revenue stability for local governments, the tax cap and other constraints will likely limit their use to … During the COVID-19 Pandemic Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-trouble-ahead-local-governments-and-schoolsPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
… eligible for membership in NYSLRS. This applies regardless of whether individuals are elected or appointed as public … resolution or charter to exercise part of the sovereign power of the governmental entity. The duties of the position … files an oath of office. The compensation for the position does not depend on the number of hours worked. Incumbents of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… Purpose To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services’ (Division) selected core systems are secure, operating … nine clusters based on the type of service provided. The Division is one of eight agencies that comprise the Public … To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services Division selected core …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1376
… whose balance of APSU DRP reductions is less than zero (0) in one or more record number Background As part of the Police … employee’s actual deficit reduction plan reductions based on the fiscal year 2012-2013 temporary reduced compensation rate will be repaid to the employee in equal biweekly installments over 39 consecutive pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1376-repayment-agency-police-services-unit-apsu-deficit-reduction-plan-drpOpinion 89-28
… authorize the expenditure of available general town funds to pay for the advance planning of capital improvements. If … and at the same time as other town charges. If, however, after payment of the cost of the general map and plan, the … Subdivision 1 of section 202-b authorizes the town board, after a public hearing, to acquire and construct, on behalf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-28Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… Audit Responses and Corrective Audit Plans The Office of the State … and governance. They can also identify strategies to reduce costs and strengthen controls intended to safeguard assets. These varying scopes and objectives will … Responding to an OSC Audit Report Audit Responses and Corrective Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansBus Wait Assessment and Other Performance Indicators
… to gather bus ridership information, Transit relies on an advanced computer model based on automated fare card data to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/07/bus-wait-assessment-and-other-performance-indicatorsGilboa-Conesville Central School District – Oversight of Portable Devices (2015M-344)
… Background The Gilboa-Conesville Central School District is located in five towns in Schoharie County, three towns in Greene … or disposed of, so that the inventory list is updated in a timely manner. Ensure that adequate procedures are in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/gilboa-conesville-central-school-district-oversight-portable-devicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1410
… seasonal employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to HRY) in the State University Professional Services Negotiating Unit (PSNU) – BU68 in the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … Reduction Plan begins when the employee joins the payroll in State Fiscal Year 2015-2016 for the 2015 summer season and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1410-third-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1329
… seasonal employees (with a Pay Basis Code equal to HRY) in the State University Professional Services Negotiating Unit (PSNU) – BU68 in the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation … RP Automatic Set Up of the Additional Pay Record - OSC In Administration and Institution Pay Period 9L, OSC will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1329-second-phase-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employees-summer-seasonalState 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 … salary or compensation you would have received in the next higher position from which you retired. If you have 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/state-police-disability-section-363-bDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-305
Unified Court System Bulletin No UCS305
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-305-april-2022-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented establishment in which performers disrobe or … and is responsible for notifying the State Liquor Authority (SLA) and/or the Gaming Commission (Gaming) of … do not serve alcohol). Where there are violations, these governing entities are authorized, under section 151 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsOpinion 90-59
… an action which has as its primary objective a proper public purpose (see, e.g., Murphy v Erie County , 28 NY2d 80, … the scope of a town's police powers in the interest of public health, safety and welfare, to plow a private road or … by the property owner is only incidental to the primary public benefit. Under the circumstances in the instant case, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-59Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… About the Program Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill … Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; home health … Care (MLTC) plans, which serve people who require nursing home or long-term home health care. When a Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered