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Opinion 2002-4
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … and Expenditures (appropriation of current funds to pay for dredging privately-owned channel) -- Highway Funds … cost of the work is charged to the town's general fund. You ask whether a town may expend current tax monies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4Penn Entertainment and MGM Resorts Letters
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/penn-entertainment-mgm-resorts-letters.pdfDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli … as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority of questionable refunds … filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsOpinion 98-11
… of Real Property Tax Law, §925, is considered timely. You ask whether a real property tax payment postmarked on the … this issue is governed by general State statutes and not by any special or local law. Real Property Tax Law, §925 … under the exclusive care and custody of the United States Post Office, the payment, upon delivery, is deemed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the Jan. 6 Attack on the Capitol
… Thomas P. DiNapoli made the following statement on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. “Those who attacked the Capitol a year ago … driven by lies to disrupt the orderly transition of power on which America was founded. We must never be complacent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-statement-anniversary-jan-6-attack-capitolDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… does not have the resources to fully fund its $548 billion 20202024 capital program which is vital to improving riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programRetirement System Membership – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Police officers and paid firefighters working for employers that participate in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members … Special Plan Coverage If you become employed as a police officer in the New York State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/retirement-system-membershipDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… enforcement and deterrence measures for fare evasion are also necessary to help boost paid ridership in the coming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-718
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the 2020 … if AC230s were correctly processed. CUNY must enter or change existing overpayments as appropriate. Refer to … Special Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social Security Benefits Per Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-718-2020-professional-staff-congress-psc-adjunct-2-retroactiveContributing Toward Your Retirement – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… benefits, but may elect to make voluntary annuity savings contributions to the Retirement System. These … first. These mandatory contributions are not annuity savings contributions and will not provide you with an … first. These mandatory contributions are not annuity savings contributions and will not provide you with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/contributing-toward-your-retirementState Police Bulletin No. SP-227
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic processing of … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSCs automatic processing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-227-april-1-2022-2-salary-increase-state-police-employees-representedOpinion 96-12
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Fiscal Year (change only by … its fiscal year from a calendar year to a year ending in February or March. You indicate that the change would … the thirty-first day of December". There is no provision in the Town Law or any other State statute which authorizes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-12State Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… below. Agencies must review the form to determine if it is acceptable and in compliance with IRS regulations. … must also retain the form for four (4) years so that it is available in the event of an OSC or IRS audit. The … is subject to income and Social Security/Medicare taxes. It must be reported as income on the Form W-2 Statement. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedOpinion 90-53
… (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) -- Permissible Functions (discretionary … Contractor (authority to contract out functions of village road commissioner) FEES -- Retention of (by independent … to perform the functions of a building inspector or deputy road commissioner. A village may, however, contract with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-53One-Year FAE – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The one-year FAE includes eligible payments earned in the 12 months right before you retire. The types of payments included in a one-year FAE are the same as the types of payments included in a three-year FAE. Your pension benefit will be calculated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/one-year-faeDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced the convictions of Annette Bigelow, 60, and Mary Nash, 59, who hid their … County residents each pleaded guilty to one count of felony grand larceny in the fourth degree. "This was a … the system have gotten caught taking money from the people of New York,” said Scarpino, Jr. “We continue to work with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… using the appropriate earnings code . The following types of payments may be made as a lump sum: Buy back Settlement … appropriate payments and adjustments. ** For a definition of overtime, visit the Overtime Compensation page. For information about overtime limits for members of Tiers 5 and 6, visit the Overtime Limits page . *** For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-42
… the Over 40 Comp Time II program negotiated with CSEA, PEF and RRSU, employees are permitted in October of each year of … letters issued in conjunction with the 2007-2011 CSEA, PEF and RRSU agreements. GOER Memo 2009-7 to agency Directors of … pay the Over 40 Compensatory Time II Cash Outfor CSEA, PEF and RRSU employees. Earnings Begin Date: Last day of pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-42-2009-csea-pef-and-rrsu-over-40-compensatory-time-iiVested Retirement Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Eligibility You are eligible for a vested retirement benefit if you leave public … retirement benefit is 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of credited service. The retirement benefit is payable for your lifetime. You may elect one of several payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/vested-retirement-benefitDiNapoli: Erie County Medical Center Paid Over $670,000 in Improper and Questionable Incentives and Bonuses
… of dollars in payments that should not have been paid or for which they could not provide proper justification,” … on their review, auditors questioned the propriety of 26 of these payments totaling $209,800 because several … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-erie-county-medical-center-paid-over-670000-improper-and-questionable-incentives-and-bonuses