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https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/social-media-use-policyFrequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Find answers to common questions about elected and appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/frequently-asked-questionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… audits were issued. County of Putnam – Recreation and Golf Course Collections The county’s parks and recreation department and golf course did not always record, deposit, remit documentation … do not have assurance that all collections at the golf course were properly accounted for and deposited. Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Mattituck Fire District – Claims Audit (2025M-48)
… that all claims are subjected to an independent, thorough and deliberate review which determines, among other things, … that each purchase is for a proper fire district purpose and is adequately supported and approved. Generally, the Board must audit and approve all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/mattituck-fire-district-claims-audit-2025m-48NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with … and county government employees to discuss the program. "NY ABLE offers peace of mind to individuals with disabilities … College Savings Program. The legislation was sponsored by Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2361
… that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges, and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS September blackout periods. … deposit is reversed due to an overpayment, who request a Check Exchange, or who request a Payroll Check Reissue for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2361-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsCost-of-Living Adjustment
… This Year’s COLA Increase The COLA for September 2025 through August 2026 is 1.2 percent. The percentage is … (the total pension payment amount you receive after credits, deductions and taxes) and any other changes to your credits, deductions or taxes. To determine your monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and sensitive (PPSI) information. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access to the network …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… or develop an IT contingency plan. This increases the risk of unauthorized access, lost data, and inability to recover … from a network disruption. In addition, the district’s use of two central network management tools for over 10 years has created security concerns due to lack of monitoring of all accounts on both tools. Also, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits have been issued. Albany Leadership Charter School for Girls – Cash Collections (Albany County) The board and … did not ensure collections were properly accounted for and deposited on time. Also, the school’s cash receipts … and staff did not ensure all collections were accounted for or deposited in a timely manner. Auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Conferences — Actual and Necessary Expenses – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… districts to pay for the actual and necessary expenses of travel, meals, lodging, registration fees and tuition fees … conference, or school conducted for the betterment of any local government or school district. A conference also includes any convention or conference of firefighters or officers, if believed to be of benefit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conferences-actual-and-necessary-expensesMidway Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-210)
… separate from the Town of Colonie and the County of Albany in which it is located. The Board of Fire Commissioners … District claims; however, the audit of some claims was not in compliance with Town Law. Although the Board approves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/18/midway-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-210Hewlett Bay Fire District
… 2014. Background The Hewlett Bay Fire District is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County, covers approximately 4.5 square miles and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/hewlett-bay-fire-districtOrchard Park Central School District - Financial Management and Payroll (2018M-89)
… the tax levy by a total of $4.4 million from 2014-15 to 2017-18. Three teachers were paid stipends at rates not … or Board resolution and one teacher reviewed and approved her own time sheets. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt … appropriations and fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Adopt a more comprehensive reserve policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/17/orchard-park-central-school-district-financial-management-and-payrollTown of Cambria – Capital Projects Financing (2017M-161)
… issuance costs of $8,150 and interest costs of $15,077 on this unneeded debt. The Town did not need to issue a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/26/town-cambria-capital-projects-financing-2017m-161Pine City Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Financial Activities (2017M-140)
… fire protection services for the Town of Southport, in Chemung County. The Department is governed by its officers … to approval and ensure detailed approval is documented in the Board minutes. Adopt a code of ethics that sets forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2017/10/13/pine-city-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activitiesSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… by: The accidental death benefit without reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. For payments made … the salary that would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/special-accidental-death-benefitApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… & Employer Services Bureau. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or Tier 2, you must send us a completed Application to Reinstate a Former Tier 1 or 2 Membership (RS5506) . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-service