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Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… however because you made post-tax contributions, a portion of your pension would be non-taxable. To begin making … you may be taxed on more than just the interest portion of your refund, and you may also be subject to a tax penalty. … questions. Tier 5 Members You must contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli: Former Marbletown Fire Chief Arrested for Stealing Over $100K From Department
… a former fire chief and treasurer, was arrested today for stealing $101,000 from the Marbletown Volunteer Fire … stole funds meant to support the department and used them for his own personal needs. Thanks to the New York State … take advantage of their position will be held accountable for their actions. Mr. Storrs was entrusted by the Marbletown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-former-marbletown-fire-chief-arrested-stealing-over-100k-departmentState Agencies Bulletin No. 1970
… remain uncashed as of April 2022 will be stopped and the funds will be remitted to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates Effective for payroll … and the funds will be escheated and sent to the Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on April 27, 2022. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1970-outreach-and-escheatment-2020-uncashed-payroll-checksReimbursement of Social Services Costs (2013MS-3)
… (DSS) incurs both direct and indirect program costs in the administration of social services programs and a … benefit of the DSS) that are directly billed to the DSS. In addition, counties are reimbursed for the indirect costs … failed to seek reimbursement for more than $1.4 million in eligible costs, potentially losing almost $1 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/12/13/reimbursement-social-services-costs-2013ms-3City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. Local … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Town of Schroon – Internal Controls Over Transfer Station Operations (2013M-24)
… We found weak internal controls over cash receipts and poor monitoring of solid waste received at the transfer … from the customers, collecting fees, issuing receipts, and recording the collections. Duplicate receipts were not prepared for moneys received at the transfer station and no weigh slips were retained. The absence of the weigh …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/05/town-schroon-internal-controls-over-transfer-station-operations-2013m-24Emergency Service Communication Surcharges (2017-MS-4)
… to improve their county’s 911 systems and operations, for the period January 1, 2014 through October 5, 2016. … the surcharge. Various county departments are responsible for the collection of these surcharge revenues, while the … 911 centers or Police Departments are responsible for E911 expenditures. Under a new law enacted in December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/20/emergency-service-communication-surcharges-2017-ms-4Village of Spencerport – Financial Management (2013M-134)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial management … 1, 2011, through April 25, 2013. Background The Village of Spencerport is located in the Town of Ogden in Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/13/village-spencerport-financial-management-2013m-134Village of Spencer – Financial Condition (2013M-119)
… to review the Village’s financial condition for the period June 1, 2011, to February 4, 2013. Background The Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-spencer-financial-condition-2013m-119Opinion 98-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … a specific item of equipment must set forth the estimated cost thereof and is subject to permissive referendum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-7DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… years, with the pandemic exacerbating an existing downward trend. Some projections expect enrollment to continue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesCost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… with a share of the COLA, unless otherwise indicated. For example, NYSLRS will interpret DRO that define the … unless the DRO specifically directs NYSLRS to provide COLA increases. Retirement and Social Security Law Section 78-A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentXIII.2.D Expense Report Payment – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… an agency is reimbursing the expenses of an employee from a different agency, the submitting agency must ensure that the appropriate employee information and chart of account information is used on the expense report. To ensure … employees should review this distribution to evaluate the need to change the distribution. Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2d-expense-report-paymentWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… did not adopt a written policy to administer and account for ticket distribution. Corporation officials used resources … vendors and charities. Had these resources been used for promotions such as retaining and rewarding loyal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andOperational Advisory No. 6
… fiscal year enacted budget. All appropriations scheduled to lapse on September 15, 2025 should now contain the … of the State Comptroller (OSC) has updated the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XVII, Section 3 – Lapsing … for specific guidance on lapsing deadlines as they apply to specific transactions. All appropriations that have not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/6-lapsing-notice-and-remindersDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for June 2015
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through June for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-june-2015CUNY Bulletin No. CU-721
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2021 PSC 2% General Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … status will receive the increase upon return from leave. Increases will be applied in accordance with the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-721-2021-professional-staff-congress-psc-2-general-salaryState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,343 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.1 … Office of Children and Family Services $12.5 million for child care resources and referral, including $4.7 million … of General Services $3.6 million with Global BMU, LLC for scaffold operation and maintenance in State office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberNYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Former Avon Police Chief Sentencing
… released the following statement today on the sentencing of former Avon Police Chief Joseph Geer for stealing federal … instead used his position to enrich himself at the expense of his community. He was ordered to pay back what he stole, … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/nys-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-former-avon-police-chief-sentencingState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,361 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $4 … and Markets $2.7 million with Triangle Talent, LLC for Entertainment Booking Services for the 2019 Great New York State Fair. Office of Children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april