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Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA)

… program. TMA The 2024-25 Enacted State Budget introduced Temporary Municipal Assistance (TMA), additional funding for … August and can use account code 3089 - State Aid, Other (Temporary Municipal Assistance) to record the receipt of TMA … related to TMA payments: Chapter 53 of the Laws of 2025, Temporary Municipal Assistance Appropriation [pdf] TMA and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/data/aid-and-incentives-municipalities-aim-and-temporary-municipal-assistance-tma

Hamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K

… months of weekends in jail and five years of probation for her theft of $156,374, which she has now repaid. Joanne … Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, including money for children’s programs, according to an investigation and … defendant embezzled money intended to support programs for children in her community. My office will continue to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156k

Calculating the Maximum Amount Eligible for Amortization or the Graded Payment – Contribution Stabilization Program

… How the NYSLRS actuary calculates an employers maximum amortization amount for the Contribution …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/calculating-maximum-amount-eligible-amortization-or-graded-payment

Charter School for Applied Technologies – Payment to Affiliated Entities (2013M-300)

… January 11, 2013. Background The School is governed by a Board of Trustees which is presently comprised of nine … for the purpose of enabling the School to engage in what are essentially commercial ventures. We question … the level of risk involved with the School’s participation in these ventures because School officials refused to provide …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/charter-school-applied-technologies-payment-affiliated-entities-2013m-300

Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)

… July 31, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and … Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Financial Operations 2013M348 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348

Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (2013M-283)

Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls Professional Services 2013M283

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/albany-leadership-charter-high-school-girls-professional-services-2013m

Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (2014M-301)

… June 30, 2014. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls is a public school that is not under … Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls Financial Operations 2014M301 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2015/03/06/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-girls-financial-operations-2014m-301

DiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital

… P. DiNapoli. Individual deals valued at more than $50 million drove growth nationally.  “As the financial capital … worth over $50 million increased from 56.9% of the total dollar value in 2019 to 68.7% in 2024.  The strong activity … increases taxes on university endowments, replacing a flat 1.4% tax with a tiered system that raises the level to as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capital

DiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments

… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-payments

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Projections for State Fiscal Year 2024-25

… higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the SFY 2025-26 Executive Budget Financial Plan, according to the March State Cash Report released by New York State … $11.1 billion (10.4%) higher than the previous year, due, in part, to increased personal income tax (PIT) receipts …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-projections-state-fiscal-year-2024-25

Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors

… know where your ­assets and documents are kept. Discuss funeral and burial options, and let your family know about … Organize Your Files Set up a file in a secure place at home listing all your records, certificates, names and phone … will need to find important documents such as burial or funeral plans, the will or trust ­agreements, deeds and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivors

Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement — For Eligible NYSLRS Members

… What is a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment? A Partial Lump Sum (PLS) distribution is a single payment equal to a percentage of the value of your pension benefit at retirement. The payment amount depends on your eligibility and the percentage … a percentage of their retirement benefit in a single payment …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/partial-lump-sum-payment

The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees

…   What are the eligibility requirements? There is no need to enroll — your beneficiary is eligible to receive this benefit if, at the time of your death, you … was paid directly from State funds (it must be equivalent to the minimum annual salary for an M/C-3 employee). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employees

Legislative and Executive Retirement Plan For Tier 1 and 2 Members (Section 80-a)

… to 1/40th (2.5%) of your FAS for each year of service credit. If you elected this plan on or after July 1, 1972, … (2.5%) of your FAS for each year of legislative service credit. If your service began before April 1, 1960, your … interest they earned. Filing for the Service Benefit The Application for Service Retirement (RS6037)  must be on file …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/legislative-and-executive-retirement-plan-tier-1-and-2-members-section-80

Special Plan for Nassau County Fire Marshals (Sections 89-w and 603[s])

… Special Nassau County Fire Marshals Plan for PFRS Tier 1 2 4 5 6 and some Tier 3 members Sections …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-nassau-county-fire-marshals-sections-89-w-and-603s

Special Plan for Suffolk County Correction Officers (Sections 89-f and 603 (c))

… (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) VO1811 (Rev. 6/12) © …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-suffolk-county-correction-officers-sections-89-f-and-603-c

Special Plan for Westchester County Correction Officers (Sections 89-e and 603(b))

… (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) (Return to Top) VO1810 (Rev. 6/12) © …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-plan-westchester-county-correction-officers-sections-89-e-and-603b

DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks

… Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Michael Glinski concealed his mother’s death to defraud our … using a power of attorney, which he knew had expired by law at the time of his mother’s death. Glinski pleaded guilty …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks

Debt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations

… to sell their notes and bonds at private or negotiated sale to first secure the New York State Comptroller’s … are authorized to sell their bonds or notes at private sale, regardless of limitations on private sales otherwise in … Form”). The Guidelines summarize the process and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvals

DiNapoli: As State Tax Check-Off Options Increase, Spending Lags for Most

… 24.9% of the total, followed by Breast Cancer Research and Education (8.9%) and Food Banks (7.9%). While the number of check-offs has … Of these, only the funds for Breast Cancer Research and Education and Alzheimer's Disease Support Services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-state-tax-check-off-options-increase-spending-lags-most