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Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… these contracts − for public works projects and sidewalk replacement services − that resulted in payments totaling … $600,000 more than was necessary for sidewalk replacement. Further, because property owners are required to reimburse the Town for sidewalk replacement, a significant portion of this cost was borne by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293Ordinary Disability – State University Police Plan
… authorized with your power of attorney may file your application for ordinary disability retirement benefits. If … benefits may be submitted simultaneously. However, your application for ordinary disability retirement must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/ordinary-disabilityConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… complete brochure [pdf] As a municipal officer or employee, your job by its very nature … conflict. The full text of Sections 800-809 of the General Municipal Law, which details conflicts of interest and is … State laws govern conflicts of interest on the part of municipal officers and employees? In general, conflicts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due … as they became the primary provider of transportation, with lower on-time rates and higher no shows,” DiNapoli said. … maintain and improve the services it provides to people with disabilities." The MTA’s New York City Transit (NYCT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsCortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… of our audit was to examine the County’s oversight of public water supplies (PWS) for the period January 1, 2015 … that violations observed during surveys are corrected and public health hazard violations are reported to NYS DOH. … Cortland County Public Water Supplies 2016M318 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318Village of Washingtonville – Village Hall Building Project and Board Oversight (2015M-37)
… July 12, 2013 and to examine the management of the Village Hall building project and other selected financial activities … plan and provide oversight and management of the Village Hall building project. The second floor of the Village Hall is incomplete and unusable. The Treasurer’s duties are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-washingtonville-village-hall-building-project-and-board-oversight-2015mOrdinary Death Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… you are on the payroll; or While you are on an authorized medical leave for up to two years (which may be extended for … or Within 12 months of the last date you were receiving salary, provided you were not otherwise gainfully employed … of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from federal income tax. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ordinary-death-benefitMember Contributions
… of public service. Annualized Wage or Actual Earnings Contribution Rate $45,000 or less 3.00% $45,000.01 to $55,000 … the special plan are not required to contribute. The contribution rates for Tier 6 members covered under the … the Election to Make Voluntary Contributions (RS5379) form . File the election form with their payroll office. Your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsXIV.3.C Distribution of STIP Investment Earnings – XIV. Special Procedures
… Interest Earnings Each year the Enacted Budget includes new authorization for temporary loans in specific funds … Each year the Enacted Budget includes new authorization for temporary loans in specific funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3c-distribution-stip-investment-earningsSafety of Seized Dogs
… for the humane care of seized dogs and inspect municipal dog shelters outside of New York City. The Law mandates that a dog must be seized if it: is unlicensed; is an immediate … and is believed to be dangerous. Municipalities that issue dog licenses are required to establish and maintain a shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/safety-seized-dogsOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… $2.9 million in expenses to provide an average of 192 beds and LOD claimed nearly $3.4 million in expenses to provide an average of 241 beds, for a total of $6.3 million in Program expenses claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2444
… for Budget Accountability, or One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), became Public Law 119-21 on July 4, 2025. The … effective for accruals charged in checks dated January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2028. Eligibility Criteria: … They received 2.5 hours of accruals. In a Calendar Year 2026 paycheck, these accruals are charged in a regular work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2444-newly-created-process-report-flsa-compensatory-time-earned-lieuCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B23-5-4)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2023-24. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of … the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b23-5-4Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. One way the … is responsible for ensuring State and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-251
… is Sent to OSC Agencies must submit job transactions in PP 16L based on the 2010 salary schedule. UCS will provide to … changes to make as a result of the changes entered in PP 16L for eligible employees in Bargaining Unit SR or SY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-251-november-2017-adjustment-basic-annual-salary-bargaining-unitsXI.2.C Contract Funds Reservation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… for additional information). An agency should not reduce a contract’s funds reservation, except when the estimated … responsibility of the agency, throughout the term of the contract, to maintain funds reservation for the amount … the period for which state appropriations are provided, contract fund reservations are recorded against the unspent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2c-contract-funds-reservation-overviewChenango Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-290)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Company’s controls over financial activity for … in Broome County. The Company provides fire protection to the Towns of Chenango, Dickinson and Barker and to four County facilities through fire protection contracts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/chenango-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mService Credit for Tiers 2 through 6
… Online . Sign in to your account and scroll down to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage. (Return to … in to your Retirement Online account , scroll down to the ‘My Account Summary’ area of your Account Homepage and click the “Manage my Service Credit Purchases” button. The Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/service-credit-tiers-2-through-6Divorce – Article 14 Benefits
… may be revoked for the Ordinary Death Benefit, the Cash Refund Contributions option and the Five and Ten Year Certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/divorceDivorce – Regional State Park Police Plan
… certain alternative options may also be revoked. For more information on how your pension benefits may be affected by … Regional State Park Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/divorce