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Opinion 91-4
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Apparatus and Equipment (transfer of by village to joint fire district without consideration) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (transfer of firefighting equipment to joint fire district without consideration) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1585
… Purpose To inform agency payroll officers of the new procedure for notifying their employees of a FICA deficiency Affected Employees Employees who … general comments (OSC WC or OSC TaxAud) stating the year of the deficiency, the amount owed, and the start date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1585-notification-employees-when-prior-year-fica-ssmedicare-deficiency-hasOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… and Social Security Law limits the amount of overtime pay included in the calculation of pension benefits. Overtime … earnings (regular earnings, shift differential pay, location pay, longevity payments and top of pay grade bonus) from the … Tier 5 and 6 NYSLRS members have annual limits as to how much overtime pay is considered pensionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… regarding previously issued Bulletin 435 - Change in the Manager of the NYS College Savings Program. Affected Employees Employees who participate in the College Savings Program. Effective Date Immediately … regarding previously issued Bulletin 435 Change in the Manager of the NYS College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsTown and County Special Districts and Town Improvements
… required to apply for the permission of the Office of the State Comptroller if the cost to the typical property is … estimated cost thresholds do NOT require permission of the State Comptroller. However, if debt is being issued, a … must be sent to our office. This copy must be sent on or about the date of publication to the address listed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/town-and-county-special-districts-and-town-improvementsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2379
… for processing taxable Educational Assistance Benefits for 2025. Affected Employees: Employees who receive Employer paid … that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2025 are affected. Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax … 15-B for further information. Note: As of July 2025, two new earnings codes have been created to allow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2379-educational-assistance-benefits-2025Town of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B25-4-7)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s preliminary 2026 budget. Background Based on our review, we determined … The purpose of our review was to provide an independent evaluation of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/07/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b25-4-7DiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… Retirement Fund (Fund) has withdrawn its shareholder proposal at The Priceline Group Inc. after the company agreed … be commended for pursuing board diversity.” View the proposal that was filed and withdrawn at Priceline: … ult/files/other/documents/pdf/2019-04/priceline-shareholder-proposal.pdf The Fund currently has shareholder proposals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsCoeymans Hollow Fire Corporation – Board Oversight (2022M-84)
… cash receipts records and the Treasurer deposits funds in a timely manner. Perform bank reconciliations for all Company bank accounts. Except as specified in Appendix A, Company officials generally agreed with our … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Company’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/11/10/coeymans-hollow-fire-corporation-board-oversight-2022m-84Opinion 2009-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … thereby, (2) wholly by the area of the town outside of any village, or (3) wholly by the lands benefited thereby. 1 If … be raised as part of the general levy for town outside village purposes or, if there are no villages within the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2Eligibility, the Benefit and Filing – New Career Plan
… with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. Tier 5 and 6 Members: You must have at least five years of service … interest earned. The contributions required of Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions. The Maximum … on file with the Office of the State Comptroller at least 15 days, but not more than 90 days, before the date on which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/eligibility-benefit-and-filingEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. 1 For all tiers, if you recently changed employers, you may be … the benefits of this plan. Regardless of tier, if you work for an employer that offers a special plan, (that allows … a pension equal to: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of service credit earned on or after April 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/eligibility-benefit-and-filingOrdinary Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are … the last date you were receiving salary, on an authorized medical leave of absence or receiving Workers’ Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are … the last date you were receiving salary, on an authorized medical leave of absence or receiving Workers’ Compensation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Investments Return 11.55% for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s investment return was 11.55% for the state fiscal year that ended March 31, 2024. The Fund … Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The Fund holds and invests the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-investments-return-1155-state-fiscal-year-2023-24DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… As a result of an audit and investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the former clerk of the … said. “I thank District Attorney Carnright and the State Police for their partnership on this case and helping … audit of the town of Rosendale, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/rosendalejc.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. … in her state pension payments from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester County residents each pleaded guilty to one count … the retirement system will be held accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… York State and Local Retirement System,” DiNapoli said. “I thank the United States Attorney for the Eastern District … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localProposed Regulations
… Analysis, Office of the State Comptroller, 110 State Street, Albany, NY 12236-0001. [A request for a waiver from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Program during the 2013 – 2014 billing cycle, go to our Alternate Contribution Stabilization Program page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overview