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Disability Benefits
… NYSLRS provides a disability retirement benefit for members who are permanently disabled and cannot perform … benefit is a pension that will provide monthly payments for the rest of your life. Here are the basic types of NYSLRS disability benefits (you may apply for more than one type). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/disability-benefitsOpinion 2008-5
… village and a town on behalf of a fire protection district for the services of a village fire company: (1) there is no … the fire protection district; (3) the contract may provide for the town receiving fire protection to directly remit to … contract may provide, as a negotiated term or condition, for the setting aside of monies paid to the fire company to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-5Opinion 88-78
… in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Contract for (additional protection by county to village); (additional … village) -- Financing (exemption of village from town tax for town police services) -- Police Chief (necessity for in village) -- Police Department (abolishment of in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … (Livingston County) The board did not adopt policies for password management, protection of personal, private and … occurred because officials did not develop procedures for processing separation. In addition, the claims auditor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … fundraising revenues and activities – and disbursements for purchasing, claims processing and audit, credit card use, … totaling approximately $388,000 but could not account for 22 million gallons (41 percent) of the water it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Village Fiscal Stress Declines Again
… fiscal stress," said DiNapoli. "I commend local officials for this improvement and believe that sensible budgeting and … "susceptible to fiscal stress," or has "no designation." For the fiscal year ending 2016, the three villages in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-village-fiscal-stress-declines-againDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… that is meant for dedicated public servants who spend long careers working for the people of their communities,” Doorley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even shamelessly pocketing fundraising … Glenn MacNeill and Asst. District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown … Chief Proulx. A 30-year department veteran and treasurer for the last eight years, Brown admitted he took cash and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftOpinion 90-38
… buildings are occupied and are dependent upon the highway for access. We are in receipt of your letter concerning a town highway which has been designated and posted for this year as a seasonal limited use highway pursuant to … or commercial buildings dependent upon such highways for access" (Highway Law, §205-a[2]). Subdivision 4 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-38Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … or prepare abstracts of claims to be approved by the board for payment. Only the total amount of claims approved by the board for payment was included in the board minutes and the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 96-12
… coincide with the timing of the receipt of taxes levied for fire district purposes. Town Law, §181 provides that the … district fiscal year and the receipt of the taxes levied for fire district purposes create a cash flow shortage for the fire district, the fire district may wish to consider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … sign time cards showing their approval, and pre-approval for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not … the town made purchases from the board member’s business for more than $3,000. Town of Caton – Supervisor’s Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Area #12 – Information Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Governance
… from ransomware, hardware failure or human error, for example, could significantly curtail a local government’s … school’s operations. Proactively anticipating and planning for such disruptions will help prepare local government and school personnel for the actions they must take in the event of a disruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-12-information-technology-contingency-planningOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Beginning July 27, 1976, ERS membership is optional for: Temporary or provisional positions (under Civil Service … hours per week, or less than the standard number of hours for full-time employment as established by the employer for this position; Duration of employment for less than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Mileage information submitted by the transportation vendor for fuel reimbursements was not supported by appropriate documentation and the district was overbilled for fuel for the 2013-14 fiscal year. Also, district officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Examination of Pitts Management Associates (PMA)
… originally entered into contract CM00939 with PMA for consulting services for the period December 3, 2012 through September 3, 2013. That contract was later extended for three months through December 2, 2013. At that time, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/14/examination-pitts-management-associates-pmaCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period … Division of Materials Management (Division) is responsible for administering the Act, which was signed into law on May … to set up and fund programs for the collection and recycling of e-waste in the State. The Act also requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesMedicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2014 Through September 30, 2014
… system processes Medicaid claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the six-month period ended September … The audit found: $31.4 million in potential overpayments for clinic claims that were processed using an incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/29/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2014-through-september-30-2014Inspecting Highway Bridges and Repairing Defects
… January 2008 and July 2012, 1,469 flags were issued for the LIRR and B&T highway bridges. As of July 2012, 538 … were a limited number of exceptions, suggesting a need for further improvement. From our sample of 116 flags, we … Safety Flags on LIRR bridges remained unresolved for extended periods of time, ranging from 12 to 45 months …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/08/inspecting-highway-bridges-and-repairing-defectsOperational Advisory No. 32
… Adjustment Voucher should be submitted in SFS for OSC approval. All other revenue sources must be submitted … including related voucher identification and attachments for all ROA transactions submitted online or through a … field should contain information explaining the reason for the refund. There are, however, circumstances when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelines