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Ordinary Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… not receive a monthly pension benefit). The first $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life insurance, which is currently exempt from … you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member, with at least 90 days of service since last joining PFRS, and your death occurs: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/ordinary-death-benefitOpinion 88-13
… officer and stockholder of more than 5% of the outstanding stock of an insurance agency would have a prohibited conflict … is the vice-president and holder of 19.7% of the voting stock of an insurance company which provides insurance … provides an exception for interests arising as a result of stock ownership or control if less than 5% of the outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-13Opinion 88-75
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … firm and the city if the city attorney has the power or duty to negotiate, prepare, authorize or approve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-75Opinion 92-30
… but must disclose any interest in such a contract pursuant to General Municipal Law, §803 and should not participate in … entered into a contract with the not-for-profit agency to provide services on behalf of the county. You also ask … with which the county contracts. The statutes relating to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-30DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… Robertson was charged with Grand Larceny in the 3rd degree, a class D felony. The investigation discovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemState Government Accountability - Special Reports
… Avoid Disallowances by Ensuring Eligibility, March 2012 Employment Managing Dual Employment – Agencies Can Strengthen Oversight of Employee … of Reasonable and Customary Out-of-Network Reimbursement Rates for Medical/Surgical Services in the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/state-government-accountability-special-reportsDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… In the emergency response to Superstorm Sandy, the state Division of Military and Naval … which tacked on $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “In times of disasters, most New Yorkers pull together to help each other, not to make a quick buck,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryAbout an Employer’s Role – What Every Employer Should Know
… responsibilities you have as a participating employer is ensuring every employee is aware of the opportunity to join NYSLRS. By law, employers … The accurate and timely reporting of employees’ salary is extremely important because the reported salary determines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/about-employers-roleOverpayments to Cabrini Medical Center (Follow-Up)
… were processed in accordance with Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April … Medical Center. The overpayments occurred because a billing company (hired by Cabrini) incorrectly altered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/07/overpayments-cabrini-medical-center-followCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Commissioner’s Regulations (State Regulations) and DOE Chancellor’s Regulations (City Regulations) provide additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety plan and DOE’s schools must develop school-specific emergency response …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followContract Advisory No. 23
… the accuracy of Authorized Signature Forms ( AC 1782-S ) Guidance : As referenced in the Guide to Financial … (BOC) uses the Authorized Signature Form ( AC 1782-S ) to validate signatures on contracts, amendments, change … AC 1782-S to OSC’s BOC. The agency head or designee must sign the bottom of the authorization form. When more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/23-authorized-signature-form-ac-1782-sChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… have been indirectly funding District operations instead of just the real property owners who benefited from the … County officials: Overestimated revenues by a total of $1.6 million, an average of $410,000 or 29 percent each year, from 2019 through 2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Cooperstown Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-65)
… budgetary entries and could have used reserve funds to pay for related expenditures, but instead paid these expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/04/cooperstown-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-65Hammond Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-70)
Determine whether the Hammond Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserve funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/hammond-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-70Village of Cedarhurst – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-19)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Cedarhurst (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Cedarhurst Village Board of Trustees Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-cedarhurst-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-19Village of Hoosick Falls – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-16)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of Hoosick Falls Village Board of Trustees Board Conducted an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/village-hoosick-falls-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-16State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in … compared to the same time last year. “While local sales tax collections continue to experience major growth in 2023, … had the smallest growth at 8.9%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearArea #9 – Wireless Network – Information Technology Governance
… data loss. However, they are considered inherently less secure than wired networks because data are transmitted into … of wired networks, even minor IT security weaknesses on wireless networks can expose internal network resources to … an access password for users and enabling the most secure encryption available (currently WPA2 or WPA3); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-9-wireless-networkDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $183.5 Billion
… staff and our diversified asset allocation.” The Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the country and … mortality. The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 7.5 percent. Strong returns in recent years have resulted … not available A graph showing the Fund’s value since 1993 is available here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1835-billion