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EcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2032
… 86 are affected. Background The OT limit for Tier 6 began in State fiscal year 2012-2013 at $15,000. In accordance with Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the OT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2032-school-year-2022-2023-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limitOpinion 88-58
… for type of improvement) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Highway Garage (referendum requirement) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(5); GENERAL … §6-c(8): An expenditure for the construction of a highway garage made from a capital reserve fund established for the … a capital reserve fund for the construction of a highway garage. You have indicated that the reserve fund was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Retirement System Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… you must complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-system-membershipNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… success in years and decades, not months. We’re focused on prudent management of investments that weather volatility … international public equities. The remaining Fund assets by allocation are invested in cash (2.3 percent), Treasury … initiated quarterly estimated performance reporting by the Fund in 2009 as part of his on-going efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… to offer this benefit, you may receive service credit for your unused, unpaid sick leave days at retirement. To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … unpaid sick leave days, which cannot exceed 165 (200 days for some members), by 260. Contact your employer or refer to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jEnding Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ending-your-membershipFinancial Management Practices
… Purpose To determine if the Hudson River-Black River Regulating District’s (District) financial management … Background The District regulates the flow of the Hudson River and the Black River to reduce flooding caused by excess … To determine if the Hudson RiverBlack River Regulating Districts District financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… Immediately Background Pursuant to the Amendment to the Summary of Award contained in the Amendment to the Final and … , which is currently being used to pay a vacation lump sum payment to employees in Bargaining Unit 01, does not use the … (LSP Vacation BU01) to replace earnings code LSA (Lump Sum Payment–Vacation) for employees in Bargaining Unit 01. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitChallenging a Determination – Article 14 Benefits
… denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before a hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and filed with the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/challenging-determinationOpinion 91-28
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Fund (use of profits for general village purposes) … A village may use profits resulting from operation of a water utility for general village purposes. You ask whether a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-28NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, increasing the Fund's value to an estimated $173.2 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund … long term results but we watch the markets closely to capitalize on emerging opportunities.” The Fund has 37.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… accurate. Auditors found a total of 209.37 leave accruals hours were overstated and 17.25 hours were understated. In … did not use competitive methods when procuring goods and services. Cincinnatus Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (Cortland County) The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsInformation Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in … state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George. The jury convicted Decker after hearing evidence … well as a for-profit basketball league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateMastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Library is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Library was founded in 1974 and provides services to several … the hamlets of Mastic, Moriches, and Shirley. The Library is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges (Follow-Up) (2023-F-26)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Managed Care Payments for Misclassified Patient Discharges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f26.pdfCompliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Follow-Up) (2022-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Requirements – Evaluations (Report 2017-N-3).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f26.pdfPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up) (2024-F-13)
To assess the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Park Accessibility for People With Disabilities (Report 2021-N-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f13.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (Follow-Up) (2022-F-4)
To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2018-S-66).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f4.pdf