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Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… three of its major operating funds but repeatedly relied on transfers from the general fund and appropriations of fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Legal Topics and Approvals
… Application Forms for Certain Towns Within the Adirondack Park (1998): These forms are intended for use by those towns within the Adirondack Park that are required to obtain the consent of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/legal-topics-and-approvalsNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… for optical services. $1,998 for professional basketball tickets. As a result, we shared our audit findings with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Establishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
… as few as six hours per day (for Tiers 2 through 6) or as many as eight. In some circumstances, such as creating a new … . ( Here is an example .) For more information, including how to submit a resolution, visit our Reporting Elected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayDiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… With federal funding less predictable and New York’s senior population growing, the state must … thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting by the New York State Office for the Aging … With federal funding less predictable and New Yorks senior population growing the state must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsXI.8.B Multi-Agency Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… contract is one awarded with the intention that it will be used by more than one agency. Multi-agency contracts are distinct from and not to be confused with centralized contracts for commodities and … contract funds reservation policy, pre-encumbrance may be required in an amount sufficient to cover expected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi8b-multi-agency-contractsTown of Wawarsing – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2013M-202)
… the amounts paid to employees through the Town’s payroll and the accumulation and use of leave accruals for the period January 1, 2011, to … The Town of Wawarsing is located in Ulster County and has a population of approximately 13,000. The Town Board … Town of Wawarsing Payroll and Leave Accruals 2013M202 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-wawarsing-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2013m-202Opinion 2001-4
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN ASSESSOR -- Compensation (fixed amount … duties and an additional hourly rate for duties performed in connection with a revaluation. When compensation is paid in this manner, the duties to be performed for the fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-4Opinion 95-24
… behalf of the city school district on account of a school building project for which indebtedness was contracted and … State aid paid in relation to a school building project financed from a source other than the proceeds of obligations … state aid received on account of a capital improvement financed with the proceeds of outstanding obligations, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Westminster Community Charter School – Procurement of Professional Services (2016M-375)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the School's procurement and … July 1, 2014 through May 18, 2016. Background The purpose of our audit was to review the School's procurement and … Westminster Community Charter School Procurement of Professional Services 2016M375 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2016/12/30/westminster-community-charter-school-procurement-professional-servicesAutomated Phone Service
… days a week. Toll-free: 866-805-0990 To access the self-service menus, you will be asked to enter the last four … for information. Did You Know? In many cases you can use Retirement Online instead of calling NYSLRS. It’s the … amounts, request to purchase service credit, apply for retirement and more. Sign in to your account now. #1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/automated-phone-serviceCost-Saving Ideas: Credit Card Accountability - Minimizing the Risk of Error, Misuse and Fraud
… duties among staff, such as approval, verification and payment of claims. Never allow anyone to review and approve … for recouping inappropriate charges. Don’t use automatic payment deductions to pay credit card bills. Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-credit-card-accountability-minimizing-risk-error-misuse-and-fraudOpinion 88-7
… that an appropriation for debt service must be used to make the debt service payments even though surplus bond … former Town Law, §115 and which authorizes a town board to make additional appropriations or to increase existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-7Member Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… contributions made by Tier 1 and 2 members participating in a contributory plan; Contributions for military service … is mandatory for all employers, for ERS members in Tiers 3 through 6, and is not available to all Tier 1 and … 14, 15 and 22 Benefits) On or after October 1, 2013, in accordance with IRC Section 414(h), the 3 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. Local Finance Law requires all local governments … to the sale of real property, franchise fees, sales tax and advanced life support charges which may not be realized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Establishing the Standard Work Day – Legacy Reporting
… establish, by board resolution or contract, the number of hours that constitute a standard work day (SWD) for each … through 6) or as many as eight. They represent the amount of time per day a full-time employee in that title would be … Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayTown of Minerva – Payroll and Cash Receipts (2015M-342)
… to review the internal controls in place over the Town’s payroll and cash receipts processes for the period January 1, … Because the Board has not established proper controls over payroll, the clerk to the Supervisor overpaid herself $13,940 … written policies and procedures for processing payroll and maintaining leave time accruals. The clerk did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/10/06/town-minerva-payroll-and-cash-receipts-2015m-342Opinion 2010-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands … indicate that the village is considering the purchase of real property for use as a village office. Two parcels, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Park Lands … indicate that the village is considering the purchase of real property for use as a village office. Two parcels, one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1Comparison of ERS Benefits
… at age 55. See the entire benefit reduction chart. Final Average Earnings (FAE) Calculation The average of the … benefits including vesting contributions retirement age final average salary and benefit calculations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-ers-benefits