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Contributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… to contribute toward your retirement benefits, but may elect to make voluntary annuity savings contributions to the Retirement System. These contributions, plus the interest they earn, will provide you with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – State University Police Plan
… Eligibility If you die under circumstances that permit payment of the accidental death benefit, a special … would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/special-accidental-death-benefitBorrowing Against Your Contributions – State University Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from … or disability). The loan application provides examples of how much your reduction would be. How Much You Can Borrow The … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/borrowing-against-your-contributionsPartial Lump Sum Payment – State University Police Plan
… Form so you can choose a PLS payment along with the standard retirement option you want for your continuing … the value of your retirement benefit, as shown below. Your Single Life Allowance will be reduced by the same percentage as the PLS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/partial-lump-sum-paymentFormer Head of Niagara Falls Housing Authority Pleads Guilty to Stealing Government Funds; Son and Daughter-in-Law Also Convicted
… Stephanie Cowart. The money was to be used for "A Better Me," a project that was to "teach children and youth the … tools." The NAF grant proceeds for the "A Better Me" project were deposited directly into the NFHA’s operating … conducted any presentations related to the "A Better Me" project. In addition, between October 2013 and June 2014, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/former-head-niagara-falls-housing-authority-pleads-guilty-stealing-government-funds-son-and-daughterCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards
… the Thruway Authority (Authority) complies with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards. Our audit scope covers … are automatically replenished with the customer’s credit card on file. The Authority also accepts in-person credit card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/compliance-payment-card-industry-standardsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… vehicles per year and carries more traffic than any other bridge or tunnel authority in the nation. Toll revenues from … without payment of the toll prescribed by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority at the regularly established … TBTA’s contracted law firms were not effective in collecting outstanding receivables from persistent toll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followChallenging a Determination – Article 14 Benefits
… with the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the determination date. We will send you an acknowledgment letter with an explanation of the hearing process when we receive your written request. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationOpinion 91-40
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. … on which he was scheduled to work. After the Schampier decision, according to the sponsor's memorandum in support of … personnel" (Opn No. 86-61, supra ; see US Const, 14th Amd; 38 USC 2021; NY Const, art 1, §11). We based our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-40Opinion 97-25
… they will not perform compensated services for applicants to the board until after the board approves the applications) … (performance of services by board member for applicant to the board) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§805-a(1)(c), … of ethics may be amended to require existing board members to sign an affidavit representing that they will not perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-25Opinion 90-46
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (refund by State of county's portion of index fees) FEES -- Court Fees (refund … refund to a county which amount reflects that portion $500 of each index fee received by the county clerk which should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-46Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-346
… by Judges and Justices of the Unified Court System each calendar year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the … or later Judges or Justices who were returned to the payroll using the Action Rehire or Return from Leave on … ending on 12/31/2024 and will not serve in calendar year 2025 in Administration Pay Period 19C. These transactions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-346-2024-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … appropriations of fund balance and reserves while limiting tax increases, resulting in a deficit unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the … adequate insurance coverage, or are financially secure, to compensate those persons they might injure or whose … they might damage as a result of an accident. According to Vehicle and Traffic Law, the Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… of the city’s revenues, much less than the average of 18 percent for all cities in the state; The child poverty … related to local government fiscal stress visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/index.htm For … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownState Agencies Bulletin No. 2179
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of additional eligibility criteria … which may impact employees who were previously ineligible to receive a Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment. In addition, the purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2179-expanded-eligibility-criteria-regarding-combined-service-civil-serviceDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… is an environment that demands CCTVs and other devices get inspected and maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … maintenance. Transit prioritizes repairs based on how wide their impact is, their location and the severity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderTravel Card Transactions
… was to assess the timeliness of reconciling credit card transactions against expense reports and the appropriateness of select travel card transactions at the Department of Economic Development … provide the information necessary to reconcile the travel card bill and dispute potentially fraudulent charges. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/travel-card-transactionsStandardized Forms – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and easy to follow. Travelers should be made aware of the importance of providing all required information in order to ensure a timely audit and payment of their reimbursement claim. These forms can be designed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/standardized-formsHillsdale-Copake Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2025M-111)
… by the Chairman, but instead by the Treasurer herself. In addition, periodic comparisons were not made between … and the State Comptroller’s (OSC) authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/hillsdale-copake-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2025m-111