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Opinion 91-59
… or disabled firefighters are, members of the Association. You ask whether the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent … firefighters are members of the Association. Again, since you indicate that you contemplate the purchase of an annuity, we suggest that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-59Opinion 88-71
… the property owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver … reflected on the city's records. The owner has refused to pay his water bill pending the resolution of the dispute. You … the penalties arising from the property owner's failure to pay water rents ( cf . 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-87, p 133, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71DiNapoli Statement on Lunar New Year
… Year of the Goat that brings peace, prosperity and good health to you and your family. It’s a pleasure to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-statement-lunar-new-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 805
… . Employees who are at the Job Rate will be brought to Longevity Step 1; employees above the Job Rate and … or above the Job Rate and below Longevity Step 2 will be brought to Longevity Step 2. Workers’ Compensation: For … earnings that are automatically calculated by the system (i.e. overtime) agencies must separate earnings by pay period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/805-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 804
… . Employees who are at the Job Rate will be brought to Longevity Step 1; employees above the Job Rate and … or above the Job Rate and below Longevity Step 2 will be brought to Longevity Step 2. Transactions processed … earnings automatically calculated by the system (i.e. overtime), agencies must separate earnings by pay period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/804-april-2008-performance-advances-graded-and-ns-equated-grade-employeesOpinion 93-12
… would pay to the district, prior to the incurrence of the expense, the amount of the spouse's expenses. You also state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-12Opinion 92-53
… to approve a distribution formula adopted by the county. You state that a county imposes a three per cent (3%) sales … only city within the county currently pre-empts one-half (i.e., 1 1/2%) of the sales tax within the city pursuant to … 40% will be allocated among the city, towns and villages. You have requested the State Comptroller's approval, pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53Opinion 88-72
… county sewer district. You state that the county district does not serve all the residents of the portion of the town … of a county sewer district would not necessarily affect an existing town sewer district or preclude subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… years of probation for the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees … two states and included her theft from the New York State Pension System," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … sentencing makes it clear that if you steal from our state pension system, you will be caught and you will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… 2, 2012 with the following information: Indicate whether you will participate in the interface file test window Indicate the interface file(s) you will be submitting during the test window Indicate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingEarnings Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… below. Once a member reaches the Section 401(a)(17) limit, you should continue to report days worked and earnings using … Once a Tier 6 member reaches the Governor’s salary limit, you should continue to report earnings and days worked, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/earnings-limitsThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… May 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous … Social media companies, whose business models rely heavily on personal information, should take steps to promote best … Hispanics (6 percent). The report found the most common way victims discovered identity theft was when a financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftOpinion 92-41
… but you believe they have been acquired by the county in tax enforcement proceedings. You state that the county has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-41Opinion 88-61
… the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether a certificate of mailing of the U.S. Postal … be accepted as proof of the timely payment of such taxes. You informed us that you received a school tax payment in an envelope postmarked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Disability Benefits
… Here are the basic types of NYSLRS disability benefits (you may apply for more than one type). … Important facts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/disability-benefitsLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
Beneficiary designations are important for NYSLRS members and retirees. This guide explains how keep them up-to-date and why you should.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1706-designate-a-beneficiary.pdfDivision of Investigations: Complaint Form
DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. You can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money here.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/investigations/pdf/investigations-complaint-form.pdfLeaves of Absence and Service Credit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… service credit only accumulates for any period of time you receive earnings, therefore no service credit is given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/leaves-absence-and-service-creditComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… of probation and a judgment in the amount of $131,038.60. “My office has exposed more than $2.75 million in pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftOpinion 92-51
… to be used for the reimbursement is public or private. You ask whether an industrial development agency (IDA) may … travel expenses incurred by their respective spouses. You state that the travel was for the purpose of attending … meeting specifically included a program for the spouses. You state that the source of funding for the proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51