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Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Before submitting an election form, we strongly recommend you speak with a NYSLRS representative to discuss the impact … (FAE), up to a maximum of seven years. These plans do not allow for crediting of “other than” service, which ERS … not listed as creditable above would be classified as. What is the deadline to elect one of these plans? For members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planMember Contributions
… Most members are required to contribute a percentage of their earnings toward their retirement. NYSLRS pensions are defined benefit plans , also known as traditional pension … Most NYSLRS members are required to contribute a certain percentage of their earnings based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributionsDiNapoli Statement in Support of Senator Warren's Legislation Creating Greater Climate Risk Disclosure
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund released the following statement today in support of US Senator Elizabeth Warrens Climate Risk Disclosure Act
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-statement-support-senator-warrens-legislation-creating-greater-climate-risk-disclosureTown of Minden – Budgeting (2014M-366)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2011 through July 31, 2014. Background The Town of Minden is located in Montgomery County and includes the Village of … with statute and seek legal counsel to determine what remedies are available to address the $398,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/29/town-minden-budgeting-2014m-366Where My Assets Are (VO1848)
A worksheet for NYSLRS retirees to help your survivors locate documents/information upon your extended disability or death.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/vo1848.pdfAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… qualified projects and their intended purpose, and whether loan recipients are complying with the requirements of their … June 30, 2012. Background HPD administers the Article 8-A Loan Program (Program), which provides low interest rate … Key Recommendations Require independent confirmation of owner affidavits to ensure that only eligible applicants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programChazy Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-13)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Chazy Union Free School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed … January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did not properly identify, report or … District officials did not properly identify report or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/chazy-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-13Oversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9)
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s9.pdfDiNapoli Statement on the MTA's July Financial Plan
… fiscal canyon of more than $2 billion annually and plan for long-term service challenges. The MTA’s July financial … public informed on how it plans to provide quality service for years to come.” Track state and local government spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-statement-mtas-july-financial-planReview Invoices, Purchase Orders and Payments
… provided will tell you: who issued the payment and on what date, what invoices are associated with the payment or … the Vendor Self-Service Portal in the Statewide Financial System: Log in Don't have an account? For step-by-step online instructions, select the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portalTown of Easton – Sales Tax Allocation (2014M-355)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Town's practice for allocating sales tax revenue for the period January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. … population of approximately 2,300. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 were approximately $1.2 million. Key Findings Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/13/town-easton-sales-tax-allocation-2014m-355Binghamton Housing Authority – Oversight of Financial Operations (2022M-87)
… disbursements and electronic payments or financial system user access. As a result: Job duties were either not properly … than the employee initiating the charge. Financial system user access was not properly administered; all nine users had … compensating controls. Assign financial system user access rights based on job duties. Officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2022/09/09/binghamton-housing-authority-oversight-financial-operations-2022m-87What to Expect During a CPA audit
What to Expect during a CPA audit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cpaauditprocess.pdfDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are understaffed with too few available services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… information about measures the businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents … DiNapoli said. “Recent rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for … members, retirees and beneficiaries.” A 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… had critical issues at the housing units, such as water leaks, water stains, and mold, while two of the six had … mouse hole), damage to walls, and peeling paint. Water leaks within a building may result in immediate and long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… and Policies: According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government , separation of duties is a basic internal control activity that separates key tasks and … According to the Standards for Internal Control in New York State Government separation of duties is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is ensuring that DePaul Group, Inc. and its affiliates, DePaul Community Services, … of $6.3 million in Program expenses claimed by the DePaul Group for both direct Program services and indirect … obtain permanent housing. To that end, we found DePaul Group clients are receiving appropriate housing services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need. The historic response from Washington, … our economy for years to come. This report, the sixth in a series by the Office of the State Comptroller, details … among the 50 states with respect to what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020Former Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… the New York State Police announced that former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead plead guilty to stealing … the people who elected him,” DiNapoli said. “His theft of public funds is contemptible and undermines public faith … G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead underscores our unwavering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-village