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2018 Annual Report on Local Governments
The 2018 Annual Report on Local Governments is a summary of the financial state of the State’s counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts and fire dist
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2018-annual-report.pdfPerformance of Duty Disability – Police and Fire Plan
… duties, regardless of the amount of service you may have. Notice of Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you … or occurrence. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of the incident or occurrence with: The Retirement … took place on or after September 1, 1980. The written notice must detail the time and place of the incident or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/performance-duty-disabilityDivorce – Police and Fire Plan
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital … distribution. “Equitable distribution” is the division of marital assets between spouses after the marriage has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/divorceBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Police and Fire Plan
… deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any … of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 days after … not make the required payments on your loan at least once every three months or do not complete payment within five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/borrowing-against-your-contributionsRetiring Before Age 62 – Police and Fire Plan
… 56 24 57 21 58 18 59 15 60 12 61 6 62 0 It is important to know that once you retire with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/retiring-age-62Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Police and Fire Plan
… toward your retirement benefits, but may elect to make voluntary annuity savings contributions to the Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/contributing-toward-your-retirementStay Informed – Police and Fire Plan
… are an important part of a solid financial plan. They can help you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in … or in the event of disability or death. Use these tips to help you understand your benefits and stay informed. … Members can view benefit information, update contact information, view and update beneficiaries, and apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/stay-informedWorld Trade Center Presumption – Police and Fire Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and … time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for … be met for these benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center Presumption webpage . 1 Updated 12/21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/world-trade-center-presumptionOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Police and Fire Plan
… ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary disability retirement benefit. The Benefit If … equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service; or 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service plus 1/60th of your FAS for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-disability-section-362Nanuet Fire District - Credit and Gasoline Cards (2018M-193)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine if claims for credit card bills were audited and the purchases were for appropriate purposes. Key Findings Of the 240 credit card purchases totaling $69,465 made during our audit period, … attached to the claims. Of 389 gasoline credit card purchases, totaling $18,849 for over 6,000 gallons of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/12/28/nanuet-fire-district-credit-and-gasoline-cards-2018m-193Community Fire and Rescue, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-93)
… and reported, and money was safeguarded. Key Findings Credit card purchases lacked supporting documentation to validate … deficient. Key Recommendations The Board should create a credit card use policy that details acceptable use and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/09/20/community-fire-and-rescue-inc-financial-activities-2019m-93Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-205)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Department officials ensured financial activities were … to adequately account for all collections received by the Department and ensure deposits are made timely and intact (in … and records are annually audited when required by law. Department officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/20/salem-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2019mPoland Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-218)
… or press-numbered receipts, and require two members to count the money and certify the amounts submitted to the Treasurer. Company officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/02/14/poland-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activities-2019mFrankfort Hill Volunteer Fire Company - Financial Activities (2020M-47)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Company … Key Recommendations Amend the bylaws or adopt separate written financial policies and procedures to establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2020/06/12/frankfort-hill-volunteer-fire-company-financial-activitiesLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) can directly affect your financial future and the future of your loved ones. Whether you are just joining … Understanding the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… Conflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesFinal Average Earnings
… earnings (FAE) will be based on the average of your three highest consecutive years of earnings, the same as … (FAE). Your FAE is based on the average of your highest three consecutive years of earnings (except for some PFRS … FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School and Local Government Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school and local government audits have been issued. Town of Addison … of new employee paperwork for the 37 new employees. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-and-local-government-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… records for the receipt and management of court and trust funds. They found the treasurer established adequate … appropriate records and properly reported court and trust funds as prescribed by statute. Auditors also found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-018
… with a status “Elect”, and a contribution rate within the limit for the current plan year, are impacted: New York State … (ERS & PAF) Pensionable Earnings Tiers 1-4 Calendar Year IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V02 RTR Memo CompLmt ERSBT5 285,000.00 … Pensionable Earnings (No OT) Tier 5 Plan Year (4/1 - 3/31) IRS 401(a)(17) Limit V03 RTR Memo OT Lmt ERSBT5 20,763.51 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-018-new-additional-pay-earns-codes-v-codes-payserv