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DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of life. But farmers face challenges including fluctuating …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economy

Cayuga County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-171)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Department’s … over the collection and disbursement of all moneys for which the Department is responsible for the period January 1, 2011, through …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/09/27/cayuga-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations

Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)

… Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and is governed by a Board of Trustees, which is currently … services that the Foundation could provide the School and increases the fee from 1 percent of total pupil revenue … 2012-13 fiscal year to 1.5 percent for the following year, and 2 percent for the contract’s final year. The fee …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348

Overview – Membership and Enrollment

… with five years of service (they’ve earned enough service to qualify for a pension benefit). If Tier 6 members leave … They can receive a refund of all contributions made to the Retirement System plus interest (the current interest … to decline membership, or may join by filing a membership application with NYSLRS. Once an employee joins, membership …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overview

Business Partners

… of NYSLRS and trustee of the Common Retirement Fund, is to conduct hearings to review agency decisions affecting … Administration Bureau and a copy of the hearing record is provided to every hearing applicant at no cost. … Medical Examiners An independent medical examiner (IME) is a physician who has not been involved in a NYSLRS member’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partners

Revenue Enhancement Ideas: Cash Management for Local Governments and School Districts

… an automated financial management information system or online banking to track daily cash balances. Perform a … in time to avoid late payment charges. Consider using online banking and EFTs to optimize timing of disbursements. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/revenue-enhancement-ideas-cash-management-local-governments-and-school-districts

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-165

… Purpose To explain procedures for processing Judicial Supplemental Support Allowance … Supplemental Support Fund provides judges with payments for services and goods to support them in the performance of … to the 2011 Judicial Supplemental Support Fund booklet for eligibility criteria and additional payment information. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-165-2011-judicial-supplemental-support-allowance

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-157

… Purpose To explain procedures for processing Judicial Supplemental Support Allowance … Supplemental Support Fund provides judges with payments for services and goods to support them in the performance of … to the 2010 Judicial Supplemental Support Fund booklet for eligibility criteria and additional payment information. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-157-2010-judicial-supplemental-support-allowance

State Agencies Bulletin No. 961

… No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional requirements, … tier 5 as an option with a Benefit Plan of “TRSBT5” and a contribution rate of 3.5%. Any employee designated as tier 5 … default the required contribution rate of 3.5% in the Percentage field. These mandatory contributions are covered …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-system

DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs

… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund continues to be diverted for non-capital purposes, leaving critical highway and bridge … challenges and shrinking debt capacity, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … for the state’s capital program, debt becomes a burden when the payment of debt service becomes such a large use of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debt

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Garrison Union Free … does not maintain up-to-date budget-to-actual reports to aid in the monitoring of its fiscal performance. The 2024-25 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1870

… Allowance may be processed beginning in Institution Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/03/2020, or Administration Pay Period 17L paychecks dated 12/09/2020 . Eligibility … the employee: Has a Payroll Status of Active, Leave With Pay or Leave of Absence with an Action/Reason code of Leave …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1870-2020-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1965

… ASU Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association and the Governor’s Office of … who returns on or before 03/31/2022 is eligible for the payment upon the return from leave. Note: Payroll Bulletin … explained in the 10/13/2021 GOER memorandum. Agencies must make the payment to individual employees and submit one …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1965-2021-csea-work-related-clothing-allowance-asu-employees-represented

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016

… represented close to 6.2 million hours, or over 27% of all state agency overtime hours; OPWDD more than 6 million …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … fare evasion and much of the fare evasion and payment signage auditors observed was defaced, misleading, not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… and dental expenses paid to LIAACs related entity and group medical benefits provider, the Long Island Network of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

What is a Defined Benefit Plan?

… Defined benefit plans provide several advantages over the 401(k)-style plans offered by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-plan

Additional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans

… this coverage. In addition, you must have elected the benefit within one year of your appointment or within one … service beyond 25. For Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members, the maximum benefit is 61.67 percent of your FAE (a maximum of 32 years). If you are age 55 or older at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-h