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Opinion 2000-17

… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … TOWN LAW §§197, 197-a: If a town, on behalf of a water district, contracts with a water authority for the … Whether a town on behalf of a water district may enter into a contract with a water …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-17

Opinion 2002-11

… responding to the minimum number of calls of the emergency rescue and first aid squad, as set forth in section … minimum number of fire company calls other than emergency rescue and first aid squad calls, as set forth in section … responding to the minimum number of calls of an emergency rescue and first aid squad, and an additional twenty-five …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0

Opinion 2002-2

… To implement that feature, a service award program may permit a participant to waive voluntarily the right to begin … award program, however, should not be structured so as to permit a participant to begin receiving payment of his or her … a service award program for volunteer firefighters may permit a participant to earn service credit after attaining …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-2-0

Examination of Procurement Card Payments

… Operations Office (DDSOO) complied with New York State Finance Law requirements and guidance on the use of … through December 31, 2016. Background Pursuant to State Finance Law §112, agency contracts over $50,000 in amount … be approved by the Office of the State Comptroller. State Finance Law §163 requires agencies to competitively procure …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/examination-procurement-card-payments

Disaster Recovery Planning

… Services: Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems ( 2014-S-24 ) Office of … Services: Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems (Follow-Up) ( …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/06/disaster-recovery-planning

NY-Sun Incentive Program

… the objectives required by the Public Service Commission for the NY-Sun Incentive Program (NY-Sun), including: … a commitment of $1 billion to stimulate the marketplace for solar energy in New York. NY-Sun aims to add more than … established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to complete most projects, and an extension …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/ny-sun-incentive-program

Tuition Assistance Program – Fordham University

… undergraduate tuition for the 2015-16 year was $46,120. TAP is an entitlement program designed to provide funds for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/27/tuition-assistance-program-fordham-university

Tuition Assistance Program – CUNY York College

… college within the City University of New York (CUNY). It was founded in 1966 and is located on a 50-acre campus in … aid awards. Incorrect certifications include four students who received awards but did not meet the requirements for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/01/11/tuition-assistance-program-cuny-york-college

DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees

… of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-fees

Performance of Duty Disability – Career Plan

… To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement … to receive. You must also select an option for the payment of your disability benefits . Filing You, your … authorized with your power of attorney may file your application for performance of duty disability retirement. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/performance-duty-disability

Challenging a Determination – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing officer. Your … by NYSLRS. Hearing requests sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, are considered filed on the date … return email and mailing addresses, and a phone number where you can be reached during the day. We will send you an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/challenging-determination

Accidental Disability – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… to perform your job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful negligence, … annuity savings contributions, and Tier 5 and 6 members do not receive annuities based on those contributions. You …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/accidental-disability

Receiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Option Election – Career Plan

… all of which will provide you with a monthly benefit for life. For example, you may elect the Single Life Allowance, which … may elect to receive a smaller monthly benefit to provide for a possible payment to a designated beneficiary after your … Career Plan for PFRS Tiers 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 Article 11 Sections …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-option-election

Stay Informed – Career Plan

… are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in … or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand your benefits and stay informed. … Members can view benefit information, update contact information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informed

State Police Bulletin No. SP-168

… Purpose To notify agencies of a new long term care deduction code 526 for members of PBA of the … Inc. has requested a new payroll deduction code for long term care. Effective Date(s) Administration pay checks … To notify agencies of a new long term care deduction code 526 for members of PBA of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-168-new-long-term-care-deduction-code-526-police-benevolent-association-pba

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… tested. There is not a high risk that a significant number of students certified for TAP are in fact not eligible for … established at Capital One Bank and were not on the MTA's list of authorized bank accounts. As of Feb. 29, 2012, these … Health Insurance Program, Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period July 1, 2012 through Dec. 31, 2012 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits

Ordinary Disability (Section 362) – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If … equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service; or 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service, plus 1/60th of your FAS …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-disability-section-362

Borrowing Against Your Contributions – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)

… deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any … of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 days after … not make the required payments on your loan at least once every three months or do not complete payment within five …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/borrowing-against-your-contributions