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State Agencies Bulletin No. 322
… that paychecks are issued timely. To assist agencies in identifying the earlier deadlines, the dates have been … may commence entering actions that have an effective date in, or prior to, payroll period 5 lag/6 current on Friday, … action requires salary determination, Carol Trombley in the Salary Determination Unit. Exception : The following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/322-schedule-agency-payroll-submission-and-availability-reports-and-filesImplementation of Suicide Prevention Task Force Recommendations
… The United States lost nearly 50,000 lives to suicide in 2022. Furthermore, 13.2 million people reported seriously … increase). Other populations ages 25-44 had increases in suicide rates, including non-Hispanic Native American and … Center of New York (SPCNY) is the State’s lead entity in suicide prevention. In September 2016, SPCNY issued its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/16/implementation-suicide-prevention-task-force-recommendationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1317
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … Eligibility Criteria Performance Advance Employees in graded positions (Grade 101-125) and NS positions (Grade … report will be sorted by Department ID, then by employee name in alphabetical order. NHRP708 – Mass Increment Payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1317-april-2014-security-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updatesOpinion 91-38
… for the performance of public work submitted by each unsuccessful bidder upon the proper return of a … deposit on copies of plans and specifications, required by General Municipal Law, §102, must be returned by a city to unsuccessful bidders and non bidders. General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (2020-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract with the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL) to ensure reported costs are allowable, supported, and program related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n4.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63)
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63.pdfSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Security Over Critical Systems … mission is to construct, maintain, and operate reservoirs in the upper Hudson River and Black River watershed, … HRBRRD is responsible for adhering to provisions in the Department of Environmental Conservation or Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followWage Theft Investigations (Follow-Up)
… implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial report, Wage Theft Investigations (2013-S-38). … that the Department has made substantial progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example: The Department is now … implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial report Wage Theft Investigati …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/22/wage-theft-investigations-followOpinion 2002-4
… prohibition is intended to prevent raids on the public purse for the benefit of favored individuals or enterprises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Inventory Controls
To determine whether the Office of Information Technology Services has adequate controls to ensure the accuracy and completeness of inventory records, accountability for inventory transactions, and safeguarding of inventory.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s17.pdfVillage of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
Determine whether the Village of Clayton (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment and ensured written quotes were obtained for purchases and public works contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/clayton-2021-81.pdfDivorce – Article 14 Benefits
… must be stated in the form of a Domestic Relations Order (DRO) if we are to pay a portion of your pension to your ex-spouse. A DRO gives us specific direction on how your retirement … becomes final. An exception is if the terms of a DRO specify otherwise. Beneficiary designations may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/divorceCost-of-Living Adjustment – Article 14 Benefits
… begin receiving COLA when you are: 62 or older and retired for five or more years; or 55 or older and retired for ten or more years; or Receiving a disability pension for five or more years. When you die, if you selected an … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/cost-living-adjustmentBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… for nontaxable loans. Exceeding these limits could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the … time, you may be required to pay a 10 percent penalty tax in addition to any ordinary federal income tax you owe. … when borrowing against your contributions: You must be in active service and have one year of member service credit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsIRS Pension Limitation – Article 14 Benefits
… The Internal Revenue Code limits the amount of salary that qualified pension plans, including the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/irs-pension-limitationChallenging a Determination – Article 14 Benefits
… to be held before a hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and filed with the Hearing Administration Bureau … or call us at 1-866-805-0990 or 518-474-7736 in the Albany, New York area. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationMore About This Retirement Plan – Article 14 Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes benefits provided by Article 14 of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) as enacted by the New York State Legislature. These benefits are … The New York State and Local Retirement System, headed by the Comptroller of the State of New York, administers this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/more-about-retirement-planAccidental Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duties not caused by your own willful … the natural and proximate result of an accident sustained in the performance of duties not caused by your own willful … The application should be filed while you are still in active service. Active service is defined as: Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/accidental-disabilityOrdinary Disability – Article 14 Benefits
… Your application must be submitted while you are in active service. If you are no longer in active service, you may be eligible if your Social … benefit is awarded retroactively to a time when you were in active service. Active service is defined as: When you are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-disability