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Alternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – State Police Plan
… Death Benefit If you die in service after you are eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This benefit would equal the pension reserve that would have been established under the State Police retirement plan … with at least ten years of credited service, but you have not retired, and you die less than one year after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsAlternative and Out-of-Service Death Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Death Benefit If you die in service after you are eligible to retire, an alternative death benefit may be payable. This benefit would equal the pension reserve that would have been established under the plan (Section 384-d, Section … with at least ten years of credited service, but you have not yet retired, and you die less than one year after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/alternative-and-out-service-death-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli Statement on New Immigration Ban
… Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Immigrants are important to the fabric of our communities and the state's economy. … but detrimental to the economy. As my recent reports have shown, our rich diversity of cultures and experiences … well above the national average of 13 percent. Immigrants have stabilized populations in some upstate cities and driven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-immigration-banVillage of Sandy Creek – Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2017M-36)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board ensured that receipts were … The Village paid claims totaling $91,247 that did not have proper detail and support. Key Recommendations Segregate … and reports are audited annually. Ensure all claims have proper detail and support before authorizing them for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-sandy-creek-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2017m-36Heuvelton Central School District – Procurement (2023M-55)
… of goods and services. As a result, they are unable to assure taxpayers that the District is procuring goods and … from 10 vendors totaling $310,212. They also did not have written agreements with four of these vendors. Key … District officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they would initiate, corrective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/heuvelton-central-school-district-procurement-2023m-55West Colesville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Board Oversight (2022M-45)
… of financial operations. Specifically, it did not: Have sufficient controls or information to ensure all disbursements were appropriate and necessary. … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/west-colesville-volunteer-fire-company-inc-board-oversightVillage of Corinth – Investment Program (2023M-146)
… legally permissible investment options, the Village may have earned an additional $148,755 in interest earnings. … liquidity and yield. Prepare monthly cash flow forecasts to estimate available funds for investment, monitor … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/05/village-corinth-investment-program-2023m-146Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Selected Aspects of Accommodations for Passengers With Disabilities ( 2019-S-41 ). Background … The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires airport (and terminal) operators to be responsible for implementing and maintaining boarding accessibility. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/12/selected-aspects-accommodations-passengers-disabilities-followRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Rochester City … the Superintendent [3] and Board for the actions they have taken to improve the accuracy of budget projections in … $1.5 million and salary and substitute costs will have to be closely monitored. The budget remains structurally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5IX.6.F Agency Draw Procedures – IX. Federal Grants
… state agencies understand the impact that disbursements have on the State’s checking account cash balance. When a … from the federal government, state funds are being used to fund those disbursements. The state not only loses out on … taken into consideration when determining whether agencies have the ability to improve the cash management of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6f-agency-draw-proceduresOpinion 89-24
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … 802(1)(f), 805-a, 806: A school board member does not have a conflict of interest pursuant to Article 18 of the General Municipal Law solely by virtue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-24Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town's financial management and controls over … Key Findings Over the past three years, Town officials have demonstrated fiscally responsible management and … and reduce expenditures. As a result, Town taxpayers have benefited from a declining tax levy for the past three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260Village of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the financial oversight provided by the Board of … complete and accurate financial records, the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The … and transparency are reduced. The water and sewer funds have substantial unassigned and unappropriated fund balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … District – Payroll (Clinton County) District officials have established adequate procedures for payroll to ensure … – Financial Management (Seneca County) District officials have generally taken appropriate action to manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating … revenues from the sale of tax acquired property. We have not been provided documentation to verify the assessed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21Archived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… Abandoned Property – A.8314 (Weinstein) – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… June 2021 PDF Version En Español Highlights In 2020, New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in the … sector in New York City in 2020, with an average salary of $87,200. The sector was responsible for $11.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and selected … records and related reports. As such, the Board did not have accurate information with which to base its financial … sewer funds. Inaccurate budgeting and lack of monitoring have caused fund balance to decline in the general and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Automated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS members. You can hear certain account information … automated information line are available to you. If you have an open request in process with NYSLRS (for example, a … are currently making payments for previous service If you have completed payments for previous service and wish to hear …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Financial Condition (Chautauqua County) District officials have not identified opportunities to reduce student … District – Budgeting (Otsego County) District officials have accumulated excessive fund balances and not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits