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Divorce – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… of Appeals has determined that retirement benefits are marital property and subject to equitable distribution. “Equitable distribution” is the division of marital assets between spouses after the marriage has ended. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/divorceDivorce – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefits should be divided. However, it does not allow for a distribution of your pension until you actually retire, … wishes. Effective July 7, 2008, beneficiary designations for certain benefits are revoked when a divorce, annulment or … specify otherwise. Beneficiary designations may be revoked for the Ordinary Death Benefit, Cash Refund Initial Value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/divorcePavilion Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-62)
… totaling $2.1 million during these years. The reserve fund policy did not stipulate the maximum funding levels for each reserve, the conditions necessary for using reserves to finance related … reducing District property taxes. Revise the reserve fund policy to ensure that it identifies optimal or targeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/23/pavilion-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-62Merrick Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-240)
… operations and use of fund balance for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Merrick Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The … operates three schools with approximately 1,480 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/merrick-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-240Onteora Central School District – Information Technology (2015M-92)
… IT assets were adequately safeguarded for the period July 1, 2013 through November 5, 2014. Background The Onteora … the Greene County Town of Lexington. The District, which is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education, … maintains four schools with an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/17/onteora-central-school-district-information-technology-2015m-92Eastchester Union Free School District – User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning
… a comprehensive IT contingency plan to minimize the risk of data loss or prevent a serious interruption of services. Key Recommendations Develop written procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/31/eastchester-union-free-school-district-user-accounts-and-informationTown of Western - Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2022M-184)
… accurate financial records of Town operations and did not file required annual financial reports. As a result, the Town … discrepancies totaling $1,154 were not resolved. File the required annual update document (AUD) with New York … contained a detailed statement of cash receipts and budget status reports accurately reflected revenues and authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/02/10/town-western-supervisors-records-and-reports-2022m-184New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor Signing Legislation to Restore Contract Review Authority
… Zebrowski. “My office’s independent contract review is an essential and important deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse in the state’s procurement process. By reviewing contracts … playing field for vendors. By signing this legislation Gov. Hochul has taken a tremendous step to bring more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governor-signing-legislation-restore-contract-reviewVillage of East Hampton – Information Technology (2015M-187)
… provided excessive access right to the financial and real property tax software. The Board has not adopted a … and the Clerk has supervisor-level access to the real property tax software. Key Recommendations Adopt policies and … administrator who does not perform or monitor financial or property tax recordkeeping. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/11/06/village-east-hampton-information-technology-2015m-187Cost-of-Living Adjustment – Divorce and Your Benefits
… to a portion of a retiree’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) , not as an option beneficiary, but as part of the … permits, forbids, or requires the ex-spouse to receive a COLA distribution. NYSLRS will interpret general terms in a … DRO as intent to provide an ex-spouse with a share of the COLA, unless otherwise indicated. For example, NYSLRS will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/cost-living-adjustmentPartial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Eligible members can choose to receive a portion of their retirement benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) … must also elect a pension payment option for the payment of their monthly benefit. Read about eligibility and how a … If the DRO addresses the PLS, NYSLRS will review the terms of the DRO and comply with the Order. If the DRO does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementCicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)
… budget-to-actual results. Officials spent $300,884 (10 percent) more than budgeted over the last three completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last … applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy … Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the states cities will be capped at 2 the same as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearPutnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… Determine whether Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials ensured … and accurately calculated. Key Findings The Board of Education (Board) did not always ensure non-instructional … or almost 11 percent. BOCES officials: Paid a total of $66,295 to 13 employees for work on Saturdays that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeScio Central School District – Capital Assets (2024M-45)
… digital cameras, computer monitors and televisions. For all 100 capital assets, certain key information such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/07/03/scio-central-school-district-capital-assets-2024m-45Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste and abuse. The audit covers … by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Village of Sidney – Financial Activities (2023M-14)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Sidney (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) and Clerk-Treasurer properly monitored … 2021-22 was overstated by $571,719, the transparency of Village financial operations was compromised, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/05/19/village-sidney-financial-activities-2023m-14West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)
… appropriations. The Board did not adopt realistic budgets. For example, revenues were underestimated by nearly $1.2 million (11 percent) for 2019 through 2021 and none of the $150,400 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s internal controls over … January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Salina is located in Onondaga County and has a population … Town of Salina Information Technology 2013M256 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Holland Central School District – Claims Audit (2021M-210)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Holland Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) … ensured that claims were adequately supported and properly audited before payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that claims were adequately supported and properly audited before payment. In addition, the current claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/holland-central-school-district-claims-audit-2021m-210