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Opinion 88-6

… and Social Security Law. Section 113(a) prohibits municipalities from establishing a local retirement system … Whether a defined contribution pension plan prohibits municipalities from establishing a local retirement system …

Opinion 88-50

… upon the village board of trustees, after taking into account the more complete facts at its disposal and the best …

Service Retirement Benefit – State University Police Plan

… may qualify for a service retirement if you reach age 60 before having served 25 years as a SUNY police officer. The Benefit … Filing The Application for Service Retirement (RS6037) must be on file with the Office of the State Comptroller at …

Service Retirement Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan

… 25 years of forest ranger service. Or, you may qualify for a service retirement if you reach age 60 before having … your benefit will equal 1/50th (2 percent) of your FAS for each year of forest ranger service. For each year of service beyond 25 years, including service …

DiNapoli: The South Bronx Sees Economic Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges

… economy, the need for greater economic stimulation has only risen. Better paying jobs, truly affordable housing, … State Senator José M. Serrano . “The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated these challenges in the Bronx and across New … challenges posed by the pandemic, the South Bronx has not only recovered but has set a shining example of growth and …

Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Third Quarter

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a  tentative schedule  for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public authorities … and $7.68 billion during the third quarter of 2019. The State Comptroller’s office chairs the Securities Coordinating …

DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores

… Monitoring System has designated 40 municipalities across the state as  fiscally stressed . This includes 10 counties, 10 cities and 20 towns. This is the fourth year DiNapoli’s office has evaluated the financial stability of local governments.  “The … Monitoring System has designated 40 municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed …

DiNapoli: Employer Contribution Rates Stable for State Fiscal Year 2019-2020

… contribution rates for the state's pension system in State Fiscal Year 2019-20 will be in line with the previous year, with the … Retirement Fund (Fund) grew stronger and ended the last fiscal year with a funded status of 98 percent, according to … contribution rates for the states pension system in State Fiscal Year 201920 will be in line with the previous year …

About the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials

… in the employer’s time-keeping system, the ROA is used only to establish the number of hours required per call, not …

Opinion 2000-20

… 55). In furtherance of these purposes, fire districts have only those powers expressly granted by statute and …

Opinion 93-5

… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no …

Opinion 2001-7

… "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Extensions (authority to charge "entry fee" to properties within an extension to a public parking district) -- Public Parking Districts (authority to … e.g., 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-4, p 3). Similarly, the cost of operating and maintaining the district as extended …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the state to assess whether local … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Due to … while developing estimates for significant revenues and expenditures in the 2021 adopted budget. Adequacy of 2021 …

Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds

… money effectively and efficiently. One way the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) exercises this responsibility … was completed in an average of just 5.3 days in 2021. A bill to statutorily restore certain OSC oversight authority … of Days for OSC Transaction Review – Calendar Year 2021 Type of Transactions Number Average Days for Review …

Opinion 88-41

… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues …

The Domestic Relations Order – Divorce and Your Benefits

… The State Court of Appeals determined that NYSLRS benefits … during a marriage are marital property, and subject to equitable distribution upon a member’s divorce, pursuant to Domestic Relations Law Section 236 ( Majauskas v. … property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders The Domestic Relations Order …

Federal Impact on Higher Education – Federal Funding and New York

…   Recent and anticipated federal actions will have a significant … has long benefited from an outstanding network of colleges and universities that serve as anchors for our communities by … of thousands of people, conducting world-class research and development, attracting new residents, training the …

Required Documentation

… (W2 and 1099 forms), school, insurance, medical, military; Legal papers such as divorce decree, separation agreement and … Acquisition Copy of Certificate of Change filed with the Department of State; Articles of Incorporation showing … your claim form and you’re still unsure or have questions, contact us . Step 1. Prepare Your Requested Documents Create …

DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities

… of “moderate fiscal stress.” This includes Suffolk County, the cities of Poughkeepsie, Little Falls, Fulton and … Stress Monitoring System, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/pdf/threeyearsfsms_0915.pdf … scores for municipalities, visit: http://wwe1.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/fsms.cfm For more detailed …