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Mandatory vs. Optional Membership
If you are a permanent fulltime employee of a participating employer you are a mandatory NYSLRS member Other employees have the right to join
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The audit covered disbursements, excluding payroll, from the period of Jan. 1, 2018, to Sept. 30, 2020, … included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit City of Mount Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… “The pandemic substantially changed consumer spending for goods and services and from brick and mortar to online,” … grew nearly 50% in the second quarter and remained strong for the rest of the year, with 20% growth in the third … Collections only grew 14.2% and 12.8% in those quarters for communities outside of New York City in 2021 in contrast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates Under Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… It has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … An independent fiduciary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-under-highest-ethical-and-professional-standardsPayments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members
… information against its claims processing system, Connections Administrative System (CAS). Typically, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-services-ineligibleXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement … doing business with the State in a new capacity, unrelated to their State work, those payments should be paid through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-682
… the new Fire Safety Differential for eligible employees in the titles listed below. Affected Employees Annual IBT employees in the titles listed in the eligibility criteria section are affected. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-682-cuny-ibt-2018-2019-additional-pay-increases-and-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Garden City Union Free School District , Gowanda Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Filing for Retirement – When Employees Retire
… retirement cannot be filed online at this time. Employees filing for disability retirement must submit a paper … also mail the form to us. We must receive the original document in order for the filing requirement to be met and … Disbursements Bureau at 518-474-3510. We consider a faxed document filed on the date of transmission; however, we must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/filing-retirementContract Award and Performance
… created in 1975 by the New York State Legislature, is governed by a 13-member Board appointed by the Governor. … efforts focused on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. NYSERDA’s mission is to “Advance innovative energy solutions in ways that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/22/contract-award-and-performanceComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The board has not established a computer use policy for employees to define appropriate user behavior or … to ensure the security of the District’s IT system. For example, the treasurer has administrative rights to the … software application, which creates the opportunity for the manipulation and concealment of transactions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 94-8
… if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Deputy Treasurer … treasurer) TOWN LAW, §177-b; PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §9: In order to qualify for appointment as deputy treasurer of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-8United HealthCare – Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy
… insurance program. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011. Background The New … located in Rockville Centre, New York. For the period from January 1, 2008 through December 13, 2011, the Department … December 13, 2011, NYSHIP overpaid $137,459 for 147 (26 percent) of the 572 selected prescriptions that we tested. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/united-healthcare-payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacyDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is … rd Degree earlier this year for stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased … Burnett was alive but was unable to personally come to the phone because he was hard of hearing. She then inquired about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Town of Bolivar , Circleville Fire District , Town of Clarendon , Cohoes Housing Authority , Town of Covington and the Gardiner Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources … 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his … of the Utica City School District UCSD was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11549 for the resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Jennifer G. Sober in Rensselaer County Court. Zielinski … larceny in the second degree and was arraigned before Judge Sober on Nov. 8. Zielinski is due back in court on Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerEmployer E-News Archive — 2024
… Use the Enhanced Reporting Excel Tool Avoid Costly Issues for Your Employees—Submit Your Monthly Report on Time Set Up … is Available Reporting Tip: Review Your Report Summary for Improper Withholdings Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting … is Available to View Benefit Comparison Charts by Tier for ERS and PFRS Set Up Your Enhanced Reporting Transition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/employer-e-news-archive-2024Former Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held … State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law … Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond reprehensible and … at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring justice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pension