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Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health is complying with the requirements … died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawCompliance With Jonathan's Law
… and developmentally disabled boy, died while in the care of a State facility operated by the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities … operated, licensed, or certified by OPWDD, the Office of Mental Health, or the Office of Alcoholism and Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/compliance-jonathans-lawDiNapoli: NYC Vehicle Fleet Meeting Goals on Fuel Efficiency but Aging Emergency and Sanitation Trucks Often Sidelined for Repairs
… its municipal vehicle fleet, but the average vehicle age is now the highest since 2012, and aging emergency and … rate of ambulances and sanitation trucks out of service is concerning,” DiNapoli said. “The city needs to be more … of vehicles it owns to 28,768 (excluding rentals), which is slightly above the city’s overall target (28,670). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-nyc-vehicle-fleet-meeting-goals-fuel-efficiency-aging-emergency-and-sanitation-trucks-oftenChallenging a Determination – State University Police Plan
… pay only those benefits authorized by law, and cannot pay you any benefits if you do not meet all the eligibility requirements established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/challenging-determinationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,”said DiNapoli. … and supervisor did not ensure that all disbursements were for town purposes and that all water rents were properly … compliance with the credit card and procurement policies. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Overview – Membership and Enrollment
… About NYSLRS The New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in the … more than 1.2 million members, retirees and beneficiaries. NYSLRS has long been recognized as one of the best-managed … in the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS provides many benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewAccidental Disability – State University Police Plan
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident that was not due to your own willful negligence, you … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an … retirement benefit within one year following the alleged accident. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/accidental-disabilityCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… the current and future years. Background The Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… out public corruption and hold wrongdoers accountable. I thank the New York State Police and Allegany District Attorney Keith Slep for their diligent work on this case.” The audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… the 2019-20 fiscal year. The water fund’s budget includes a $4 million transfer to the general fund for support … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring … from annual appropriations instead of using debt. Perform a detailed analysis to ensure that cost allocations charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Stay Informed – State University Police Plan
… Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and notify us of any errors promptly. Visit our website frequently to … special concerns or request specific information. Notify us if your mailing address changes. This is especially … your benefits, as well as important retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick tips and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/stay-informedFinal Average Salary – Article 14 Benefits
… when your earnings were highest. This is usually the last three years of employment. If the earnings in any year … if earned in the FAS calculation; and Payment for up to 30 days vacation, if the FAS is based on the 36 months … in your FAS: Unused sick leave (payment for over 165 days is included for State Police members); Payments made as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/final-average-salaryOvertime Limits for Tier 5
… Overview For members of Tier 5, the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law limits the amount of overtime pay included in the calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , which is used to … For Tier 5 members the amount of overtime included in the calculation of your final average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5Controls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has … service providers (Providers) and devices subject to the Public Safety Communications Surcharge (Surcharge) are … if Providers are billing, collecting, and remitting the appropriate amount of Surcharges to which the State is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeApplying for Benefits – State University Police Plan
… benefit applications and other documents are required by law to be filed with the Office of the State Comptroller … option election form). As an alternative to visiting our offices to file these time-sensitive documents personally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-benefitsOrdinary Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… September 1, 1997, only the performance of duty and the Forest Ranger disability benefits are available. Eligibility … accidental disability, performance of duty disability, forest ranger disability and regular service retirement … Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/ordinary-disabilityDiNapoli: 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 … announced today. State employees worked more than 8.2 million overtime hours , up 5 percent over the same period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-statewide-agency-overtime-tops-337-million-halfway-2015DiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 18.2 percent of payroll to 15.5 percent, or about 15 percent. While the … Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease from 24.7 percent of payroll to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the purchasing agent’s electronic signature. City of Glens Falls – Sexual Harassment Prevention (SHP) Training … not provided to all employees and any elected officials. Of the 30 total individuals tested (23 selected employees and … SHP training, they did not maintain reliable records of who completed the training or ensure everyone who should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Village of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted … must be engaged as an employee, not an independent contractor. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43