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Information for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfOpinion 89-22
… Atkinson v County of Oneida , 77 AD2d 257, 432 NYS2d 970 [4th Dept 1980]). A municipality's duty to maintain its … ( Sanchez v Lipincott , 89 AD2d 372, 455 NYS2d 457 [4th Dept 1982]; see also Atkinson , supra) , they are charged … v County of Niagara , 52 AD2d 1087, 384 NYS2d 310 [4th Dept 1976]). The duty can be breached where a town has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
Career Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members covered by Sections 75f and 75g Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1508/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… by Sections 75h and 75i Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1504/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Career Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
Career Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members covered by Sections 75f and 75g Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1503/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Basic Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
Basic Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members under Sections 70a 71a and 75 A Message from Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1505/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliTier 3 — Accidental Death Benefit (Article 14) – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 3 and 4 members under Articles 14 and 15 Tier 3 Accidental Death Benefit Article 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1522/tier-3-accidental-death-benefit-article-14Tier 4 — Accidental Death Benefit (Article 15) – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
… under Articles 14 and 15 Tier 4 Accidental Death Benefit Article 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1522/tier-4-accidental-death-benefit-article-15A Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Basic Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
Basic Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 70a 71a and 75 A Message from Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1500/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliAdditional Service Credit Under Article 19 – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… by Sections 75h and 75i Additional Service Credit Under Article 19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1509/additional-service-credit-under-article-19Village of Maybrook – Financial Condition (2020M-54)
… balance decreased by $642,000 (63 percent) from 2014-15 to 2018-19. The general and sewer funds experienced operating … adequate fund balance is available before appropriating it to finance operations. Develop and adopt a fund balance … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Subsequent Event Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/07/02/village-maybrook-financial-condition-2020m-54State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Election of Carl Heastie as Speaker
… great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead, and New Yorkers need strong leaders. I served with Carl Heastie and know that he accepts his new role with humility and understands the need to get back … great opportunities and challenges in the year ahead and New Yorkers need strong leaders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-election-carl-heastie-speakerWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… Jr. announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow, 59, and Mary Nash, 58, for allegedly concealing their mother’s death … death, Annette Bigelow and her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the … Attorney announced the arrests of Annette Bigelow 59 and Mary Nash 58 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemLocal Government Ethics
Relates to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employers codes of ethics and boards of ethics repealer
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethics-0Employer Reporting
… Employer reporting guides instructions and resources for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-reportingDiNapoli Urges Focus on Addressing Rural Challenges
… costs in rural areas. Access to Health Care and Food: All of the counties examined have areas designated by the … empower our communities and chart a brighter future for all." “County leaders appreciate State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-urges-focus-addressing-rural-challengesTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
… in 2017 and $3.0 million in 2018 were not always remitted to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and County Treasurer … improperly assessed $1,650 in Town facility use fees to applicants during the audit period. Twenty-nine property … tax payments totaling $56,308 were deposited from one to 19 days late. Key Recommendations Ensure that all real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/08/town-milan-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-257Newfield Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-181)
… IT security awareness training for District employees. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-181City of Long Beach - Payments for Unused Leave Accruals (2019M-68)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether payments to certain City officers and employees for unused … Key Findings The City approved $6 million in separation payments to 43 City officers and employees, of which $513,925 in payments to 10 individuals appear inconsistent with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/12/11/city-long-beach-payments-unused-leave-accruals-2019m-68Kings Park Central School District - Procurement of Professional Services (2020M-22)
… District officials did not periodically seek competition for services from five professional service providers who … the procurement policy to establish a reasonable interval for how frequently proposals should be solicited when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/03/06/kings-park-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services