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DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office …
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)
… and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act (Chapter 488 of … such as fund balance and State aid, to balance its budget. Police overtime costs could potentially be over budget by as … authorizing the issuance of bonds up to $160.2 million with payments becoming due in 2020-21. With the 2019-20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ … relies on nonrecurring revenue, such as fund balance, to balance its budget. The City could potentially face a … on the 2016-17 fiscal year overtime costs. The City plans to borrow up to $13 million for tax certiorari settlements in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11DiNapoli Releases Economic Snapshot of Long Island Highlighting Growth and Challenges
… Many of Long Island’s 2.8 million residents enjoy a high quality of … “The number of jobs has reached a record level on Long Island and the region boasts average wages that are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-releases-economic-snapshot-long-island-highlighting-growth-and-challengesDiNapoli: Technology Changing How Local Governments Serve Residents
… The initiatives underway in Schenectady are a model for others to follow, and I commend Mayor McCarthy and the Schenectady City Council for prioritizing these projects. I encourage other local … McCarthy said. “I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for highlighting these efforts in support of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-technology-changing-how-local-governments-serve-residentsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… you leave public employment. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your … reach age 55 (age 63 for vested Tier 6 members who are off payroll). It is up to you to apply for your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… You may be able to receive credit toward your retirement benefit for military service or other public … Forces, you may be eligible to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your military service. Military service is creditable under most 20- and 25-year retirement plans. Because service credit is a factor in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceDiNapoli: Statewide Agency Overtime Tops $337 Million Halfway Into 2015
… If overtime continues to rise at this pace, total costs for 2015 would exceed $700 million, an all-time record. … and the Division of State Police overtime costs for June and July 2015 jumped by more than $22 million over … portion of overtime costs incurred in the statewide search for the two escapees from the Clinton Correctional Facility. …
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
… to 24.3 percent, or about 2 percent. "For the third year in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment … on actuarial assumptions recommended by NYSLRS' actuary in the Annual Report to the Comptroller on Actuarial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… have entered into a contract, which provides for an annual fee for basic services of $8,000 plus 50 percent of … of arrangement is usually indicative of an independent contractor relationship. Requests for payment are submitted … Building Inspector receives an Internal Revenue Service Form 1099, and does not receive any fringe benefits. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… – Procurement (Saratoga County) District officials did not always procure goods and services according to policy requirements or maintain adequate supporting … who completed the training or ensure everyone who should have completed the training did so. Of the 315 total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2DiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… People with disabilities face challenges and limited access at some … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Americans with Disabilities Act says that people with disabilities should be able to participate in the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-actDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… retaining the legislature’s claims audit responsibility. Town of Harrison – Budgeting Practices (Westchester County) … to ensure all money was properly accounted for. Town of Parma – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsControls Over the Collection of the Public Safety Communications Surcharge
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance has adequate controls to ensure that all wireless telecommunication service providers and devices subject to the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/04/controls-over-collection-public-safety-communications-surchargeWhat Tier Are You In?
… membership. To find out what tier you are in, sign in to Retirement Online and look under 'My Account Summary.' There are six tiers in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and five in the Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youOversight of School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of School Safety Planning Requirements ( 2018-S-34 ). About the … learning environment in New York’s schools by preventing school violence and increasing the safety of students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/13/oversight-school-safety-planning-requirements-followApplying for Benefits – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… timely manner. Forms are available from our website , our Call Center or your employer. Specific filing instructions are … us, or make an appointment to speak with an Information Representative at one of our consultation sites throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/applying-benefitsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which … may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-electionAccidental Disability – Police and Fire Plan
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, you may be … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must have filed a written notice of the accident with: The Retirement System within 90 days of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-disabilityState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,703 contracts for state … Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture and Markets $188 million with Cornell … for research and other services for state agencies. Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services $1.9 million with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-september