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Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… 3 percent annually. This Year’s COLA Increase The COLA for September 2025 through August 2026 is 1.2 percent. The … you will receive the maximum monthly increase of $18 (for a total maximum annual increase of $216) before taxes. … September is added to your existing monthly COLA amount. For example, a retiree receiving an annual pension benefit of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentOpinion 88-66
… This is in reply to your letter concerning the ability of a city school district to copyright computer … Concerning the ability of a city school district to copyright computer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless … contract with Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. (Samaritan) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and … To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopDevelopmental Disabilities Institute, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… DDI operated preschool special education full-day Special Classes and half-day and full-day Special Classes in an Integrated Setting. For the purposes of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/developmental-disabilities-institute-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 560
… is considered to have worked a minimum of one-half day for the purpose of computing overtime compensation. An … the requirement that overtime compensation is paid only for work in excess of the basic 40-hour work week. An employee eligible for Recall Overtime may or may not be on Standby. An employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/560-review-and-update-recall-overtime-pay-eligible-employees-classified-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625.5
… who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-6255-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollCUNY Bulletin No. CU-625.4
… who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-6254-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollAccidental Disability – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… because you contracted HIV (where there may have been exposure to bodily fluids that may have involved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/accidental-disabilityAccidental Disability – New Career Plan
… because you contracted HIV (where there may have been exposure to bodily fluids that may have involved the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-disabilityCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B26-6-6)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of … Agent for the City, determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal year 2026-27 and the related justification … The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/07/03/city-yonkers-budget-review-b26-6-6SUNY Bulletin No. SU-269
… a comprehensive Paid Family Leave policy. The law provides for a deduction from employee wages to fund the program. Paid … bargained. Complete details on Paid Family Leave for these employee groups are available at: … premium rate and the maximum weekly employee contribution for coverage will be 0.153% (0.00153) of an employee’s weekly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-269-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-united-universitySubmitting Final Payment and Service Information – When Employees Retire
… reported earnings. Ensure allowable payments are included in their Final Average Earnings (FAE) calculation. Determine … using the Accrued Payments and Leave Credits page in Retirement Online . NYSLRS will not accept paper forms. … your employees’ pension benefits sooner and will result in more accurate billing information for your employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/submitting-final-payment-and-service-informationCity of Corning – Misappropriation of Finance Department Cash Receipts (2014M-140)
… evaluate the Department’s cash receipt collection process for the period July 1, 2012 through March 27, 2014. … The Finance Department, which manages and accounts for the City’s financial resources, reported cash receipt collections of approximately $4.6 million for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Key Findings Because City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/13/city-corning-misappropriation-finance-department-cash-receipts-2014m-140Rockland County – Budget Review (B6-13-22)
… expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … the cumulative deficit in the County’s general fund for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2012. Chapter 468 of … 2013 requires the County to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/25/rockland-county-budget-review-b6-13-22South Colonie Central School District – Internal Controls Over Timekeeping Procedures (2013M-298)
… and school buildings. Our tests included regular hours, overtime and the use of accrued leave time such as … with bus driver titles and five of 55 employees with food service titles. Except for minor deficiencies that we … forms. The forms should provide detail about the hours employees actually work and should include the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/10/south-colonie-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-timekeepingTown of Laurens – Budgeting Practices (2013M-204)
… of our audit was to assess the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2012, to May 20, 2013. Background … The elected Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations, including maintaining sound … Town’s general and highway fund budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled approximately $275,000 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-laurens-budgeting-practices-2013m-204Crown Point Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2024M-29-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Crown Point Fire District’s (District) … images for 19 months. As a result, the Board’s ability to assess and monitor the District’s financial activity was … in a timely manner, it results in diminished transparency to the Board, taxpayers, Office of the State Comptroller and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/crown-point-fire-district-audit-follow-2024m-29-fWillsboro Fire Department – Financial Operations (2014M-206)
… Fire Department is located in the Town of Willsboro in Essex County. The Department provides fire protection and … were not adequately maintained for the Department’s nine bank accounts. The Department Treasurer did not provide … and up-to-date accounting records. Perform monthly bank reconciliations for all Department bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/10/willsboro-fire-department-financial-operations-2014m-206Opinion 90-35
… the monetary threshold (see, e.g., Walton v Mayor , 26 App Div 76, 49 NYS 615; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35Opinion 96-1
… BONDS AND NOTES -- State Comptroller Approval (necessity for in Adirondack Park fire district) FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (purchase of real property - need for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack Park) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Capital Reserve Fund (necessity for State Comptroller approval in Adirondack fire district) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-1