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Opinion 98-15
… the opinion. HISTORIC PRESERVATION -- Town Building (need for referendum when selling) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (by town of historic building) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for in town when selling historic building) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … added L 1980, ch 354) relates to local government programs for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… also need to improve their process to effectively account for extra-classroom activity fund collections and … of School Food (2015M-358) Officials obtained food pricing for participating school districts at the lowest reasonable … addition, the district did not use a competitive request for proposal process when selecting its external audit firm. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1886
… with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back. Affected … creating Tier 6. This tier applies to employees joining a retirement system after March 31, 2012. This Legislation … $100,000.00 5.75% $100,000.01 and Greater 6% The Benefit Plans and the narrative descriptions are found below. Note : …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1886-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Department of Health (DOH): Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients Diagnosed With Severe Malnutrition (Follow-Up) … computer-assisted auditing techniques to identify areas for further review by an analyst. However, OMH generally does … parking accounts have operated with a cash deficit balance for at least four consecutive years and $429,420 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs that are used for drinking, bathing, and recreation. As the State’s … regulatory agency, the Department is responsible for improving and protecting this vast network of water … the Department requires POTWs and POSSs to register for and use its NY-Alert electronic notification system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … assessor did not properly grant and monitor exemptions for both residential and non-residential properties. Auditors … not have the proper documentation to support the exemption for some properties. The assessor also granted some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-201
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual holiday compensation payment. Effective Date(s) … Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/2019 are eligible for Hazardous Duty Pay. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who meet the eligibility criteria on 11/01/2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-201-2019-state-police-hazardous-duty-payComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… fellowship leaves granted instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable … the responsibility of managers at the individual agencies. For additional progress to occur, OGS needs to perform a … meet agency missions. Department of Health (DOH): Payments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … wages or separation payments. However, opportunities exist for the board and district officials to improve internal … not provide evidence to indicate that the established fees for the adult education services were reasonable or related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… 6 attack on the Capitol show just how risky it can be for companies to fund political agendas,” DiNapoli said. “Corporate accountability is a priority for our pension fund and, since the Citizens United ruling, … is in shareholders’ interests. I commend Hanesbrands for taking this step toward transparency.” The maker of Hanes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencySUNY Bulletin No. SU-319
… their contribution rate is based on annual pensionable salary of the prior two years. Note: Total salary should include pensionable salary of all PayServ job … provides employees’ earnings by Dept ID for the calendar year entered. If the query produces multiple …
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 Police Bulletin No. SP-222
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s Automatic … of Absence/MTS, and Leave of Absence/MLL), and who returns to the payroll by 10/31/2022, may receive the payment upon … in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-222-2021-state-police-expertise-payDiNapoli Releases Economic Profile of New York's North Country Region
… resources provide both opportunities and challenges for growth," said DiNapoli. "State and local leaders are … both recipients of $10 million grants from the state for downtown revitalization projects. In Watertown, local … To the east, the Plattsburgh area's new Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-releases-economic-profile-new-yorks-north-country-regionDiNapoli: FirstEnergy Corp. Agrees to Disclose Its Political Spending
… is being spent,” DiNapoli said. “This is a positive step for a company that has run into significant troubles with its … payments over $25,000 to any trade associations used for political purposes and payments made to any organization … “secret payments” totaling over $60 million in exchange for a bailout. This illustrates how undisclosed corporate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-firstenergy-corp-agrees-disclose-its-political-spendingOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… recycled or disposed of in the trash. The increased demand for batteries can be traced largely to the rapid increase in … Responsibility Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for implementation of laws regarding product stewardship and … Law’s implementation, established itself as a mechanism for recycling rechargeable batteries for retailers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followState Police Bulletin No. SP-232
… State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA), provides for an annual expertise payment. Effective Dates: The 2022 … Leave of Absence/MLL (Mil Lv) on 11/01/2022 are eligible for the Expertise Pay. An employee who otherwise meets the … will automatically insert a row on the Additional Pay page for employees who met the eligibility criteria on 11/01/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-232-2022-state-police-expertise-payAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… or New York State law, will be rejected. Reasons for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to … (ERISA) and the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) that provide for pension distributions at the earliest eligibility age do … is in a special 20- or 25-year retirement plan that allows for a partial lump sum distribution , a lump sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droState Agencies Bulletin No. 1793
… with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year look back. Affected … to $100,000.00 5.75% More than $100,000.01 6% The Benefit Plans and the narrative descriptions are found below: Note : …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1793-two-year-look-back-tier-6-tiaa-voluntary-defined-contribution-vdcDiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… providers a total of $440,000 without using requests for proposals (RFP) or other required competitive processes; … contracts with eight professional service providers for services totaling $342,000, as required; and Financial … Adopt comprehensive time and attendance policies for senior executives; Enter into written contracts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… assets subject to equitable distribution in the event of a divorce. A member and ex-spouse may establish a pension … was earned during the marriage. The Majauskas Formula The first step in the Majauskas formula determines what … credit at retirement (denominator). Then, that percentage is multiplied by 50%, so that the member and ex-spouse each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-share