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… in a variety of public events across the State. People can search the OUF database to see if they have any unclaimed funds and learn how to file a claim. Staff from the Outreach Program also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsOpinion 99-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement that program assets be held in … who have not earned a nonforfeitable right to a service award) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§217(j), 218(e), 219(f): (1) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1Opinion 93-26
… and retain the fees for use by the district. Pursuant to articles 12 or 12-A of the Town Law, a town may establish … assessment. October 22, 1993 Myron I. Mandel, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Highlands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-26Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Criminal Charges Over Alleged Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of a one count indictment before the Honorable Peter Lynch … a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick is alleged to have stolen over $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to his deceased godfather, Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-criminal-charges-over-alleged-theft-78000-new-yorkDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange … County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, April 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseDiNapoli and Investor Group Reach Shareholder Agreement With FirstEnergy
… FirstEnergy, an Ohio-based energy producer, has agreed to produce a comprehensive report on the company’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, New … to consider innovative technologies and strategies for energy generation, including modeling the practices and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-and-investor-group-reach-shareholder-agreement-firstenergyOpinion 98-2
Whether a fire district may pay for dinner expenses for fire commissioners under certain circumstances
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Opinion 95-20
… paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) COURTS -- Surrogate's Court (filing fees for proceedings seeking multiple relief) SURROGATE'S COURT PROCEDURE ACT, §2402: Whether a … one filing fee or separate filing fees for each type of relief sought in a single proceeding seeking multiple relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20Opinion 92-29
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (applicability of General … filling vacancy in office of police commissioner) POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Commissioner (applicability … consisting of a commissioner, deputy commissioner and a uniformed force. The commissioner, who for purposes of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-29Opinion 91-14
… for village) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for prior to cooperation agreement for refuse collection) REFUSE AND … resolution authorizing the contract would not be subject to referendum. You ask whether, pursuant to section 119-o of Article 5-G of the General Municipal Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14Opinion 89-29
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … -- Sale (authority of village to exchange property with a federal agency) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h; VILLAGE LAW, … the village may acquire the parcel for the purpose of the proposed exchange. Section 1-102(1) of the Village Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-29What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… not report hundreds of violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED) as required under the … SED uses local districts’ reports of disruptive behavior to create School Violence Indexes (SVI) that can determine if a school needs to develop safety and emergency response plans. “Every child …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… Trends and Impact of COVID-19 Spanish Version La industria de la construcción en la ciudad de Nueva York: tendencias recientes e impacto del COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineEDSS - Release Notes
… now accepts Contract Reporter Exemption Requests (CRERs) for review and approval Limited Funding Requests are now a … Amount Grand Total is now Procurement Total (sum of all contracts awarded including renewals) Re-labeled … (ex: 150,419.36) Re-labeled the fields on the Review page of both new and amendment Procurement Records so the names …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-release-notesState Agencies Bulletin No. 274
… Purpose To notify agencies of Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange AC-230 procedures and deadlines. Reminder for Returned Checks Do not return any payroll check to OSC for a partial refund if either of the following situations … To notify agencies of Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange AC230 procedures and deadlines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/274-year-end-processing-and-deadlines-returned-paychecks-ac-230sMandatory Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… covered under Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) Article 14; Tier 4 and 5 members covered under RSSL Article 15; PFRS Tier 5 members covered under RSSL Article 22; ERS Tier 6 members covered under RSSL Article 15, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-contributionsService Retirement Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… What is the pension benefit calculation for Section 383-e? Members with … a maximum of 62% of their FAE. Section 383-e is a 20-year plan, for Tier 5 and 6 members only . What is the pension … 3 members only. Do members in the Section 383-e or 383-f retirement plan have a backup plan? Yes, members within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/service-retirement-benefitsOverview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The New York State Budget enacted in April 2025 resulted in two new sections of the Retirement and … 5 members and Tier 6 members who joined before July 1, 2025.* Section 383-f of the RSSL provides a new 25-year plan, … title with a date of membership on or after July 1, 2025 will automatically be enrolled in the new 20-year plan. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/overviewNew York State Payroll
… NYS Payroll Online View your pay statement, opt out of receiving … a paper pay statement and change your tax withholdings. Payroll History Requests For payroll requests and prior service history requests, contact … Resources for state employees and payroll officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll