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Avoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) must be deleted from any proposed or final DRO. Assignment — NYSLRS members … date benefits will be paid to a member or an ex-spouse is the member’s actual date of retirement. Benefits cannot … member to designate the ex-spouse as a beneficiary under a different option election. In addition, if an existing DRO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… are complying with the 2013 Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act Act and is adequately monitoring and enforcing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report 2021-S-19 ). About … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2286
… OSC will run a program after the last check of the calendar year has confirmed that will identify all employees … year by a Nonresident alien using a a tax treaty. On December 2, 2024, OSC will release a Control-D report … the chart below Form 8233 Expiration Date – December 31, 2025 Pay Cycle/PP Type Check Date Pay Period Begin Date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2286-program-and-control-d-report-ensure-accurate-form-8233-tax-treatyState Police Bulletin No. SP-222
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s Automatic processing of the 2021 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … State Police Bulletin No SP222 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-222-2021-state-police-expertise-paySUNY Bulletin No. SU-319
… a new Tier 6 pension plan. ( Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1256 ) Effective April 2013, legislation required the … SUNY Bulletin No SU319 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-319-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Chautauqua … office has expressed the view that the office of the clerk is incompatible with the supervisor’s bookkeeper position. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-232
… of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s Automatic processing of the 2022 State Police Expertise Pay. Affected Employees: Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 … of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs Automatic processing of the 2022 State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-232-2022-state-police-expertise-payCincinnatus Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-77)
… – October 31, 2024. We extended the audit period to March 18, 2025 to review training certificates, the adopted code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/cincinnatus-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-77Scarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)
… Understanding the Audit Area The Board, responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … the Chairwoman and four Commissioners, is responsible for the District’s general management and financial control, … is the chief fiscal officer (CFO) and is responsible for receiving, disbursing and accounting for District funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/scarborough-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-117Village of Victory – Records and Reports (2025M-94)
… complete and timely accounting records and reports for informed decision-making, legal compliance and accountability. These records are essential for a village board and officials when monitoring a village’s … with various laws and maintaining the public’s trust. For the 2024-25 fiscal year, the Village’s general fund and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-victory-records-and-reports-2025m-94DiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… filing of eight shareholder proposals requesting companies to comprehensively disclose their political spending. The … on the Capitol show just how risky it can be for companies to fund political agendas,” DiNapoli said. “Corporate … with our democracy itself under attack, corporations have to question whether any spending on political causes is in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Charter School for Applied Technologies – Student Enrollment and … ensure they billed districts of residence accurately. The school billed tuition totaling $12,600 for three students to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1793
… of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due … who are members of the VDC are affected. Background On March 16, 2012, the Governor signed legislation creating … required the employee contribution rate to be based on the employee’s annual wage. Once a Tier 6 member has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1793-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcDiNapoli: School Districts Need to Improve Oversight of Technology Equipment
… not always keep records of those assets; and often failed to safeguard them from theft or damage. As a result, nearly … purchased or leased during the audit period were subject to potential theft, loss or misuse, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-school-districts-need-improve-oversight-technology-equipmentVillage of Churchville – Electric Utility Services Billing and Collections (2026M-5)
… of Trustees (Board) provide adequate oversight of electric utility services billing and collections? Audit Period March … the Audit Area The Village provides municipal electric utility services to Village residential and commercial … The Board should provide adequate oversight of electric utility services billing and collections to ensure financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/08/village-churchville-electric-utility-services-billing-and-collections-2026m-5Rushville Hose Company, Inc. – Financial Oversight (2026M-16)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Rushville Hose Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Trustees … Period January 1, 2024 – January 5, 2026 Understanding the Audit Area The Board and membership must provide adequate oversight of … Did the Rushville Hose Company Inc Company Board of Trustees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/05/22/rushville-hose-company-inc-financial-oversight-2026m-16Determining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution in the … NYSLRS does not require use of this formula. There are other ways to distribute pension benefits. Other … NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for the outstanding host fees and $41,063 for interest. Theresa Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (Jefferson County) The review examined Theresa Fire District’s progress in implementing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 89-56
… law or pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, for cash incentive payments to employees who identify health … a self-insured health insurance plan. As an incentive for employees to help identify charges made by health care … v Beame , 32 NY2d 126, 343 NYS2d 346; AFSCME v City of Plattsburgh , 72 Misc 2d 744, 340 NYS2d 18; Opn No. 85-44, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-56