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Accidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in the … spouse or minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the beneficiaries listed above become ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/accidental-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – New Career Plan
… in this order: First, to your surviving spouse, for life; Second, where there is no surviving spouse or in the … spouse or minor children, to a dependent parent for life. If all the beneficiaries listed above become ineligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/accidental-death-benefitDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… Joy LaBarr, a 58-year-old Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ … “Ms. LaBarr’s conviction should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. … that Joy LaBarr a 58yearold Binghamton woman was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32000 and serve five years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsTrue North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… School – West Campus, located in the City of Rochester, is governed by the Board of Trustees (Board) which comprises … criminal background checks. The School has a policy entitled "Fingerprint Process" in their Onboarding … and cleared. Key Recommendation Ensure that officials notify OSPRA and obtain and maintain all necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeMandatory Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… they are covered under Section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code. Mandatory purchases of ERS service on or after … a link to the Loan/SCP Deduction page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s pre-tax deduction … amount of the member’s earnings you report to the Internal Revenue Service for federal income tax by the amount of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/mandatory-service-credit-purchase-paymentsFishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $4.5 million. Key Findings … recorded and duplicate prenumbered receipts are not issued for cash collected. District officials did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… related to racial diversity, equity and inclusion won support from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense … those voting "against” it, the proposal received majority support. “Shareholders sent a loud message to Amazon that … Proposal From New York States Pension Fund Received Support From 4418 Percent of Shareholders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… a purchase to ensure that all disbursements are supported with documentation and approved before payments are made. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 – Financial Condition and Procurement (2016M-388)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition and controls … provides refuse collection and recycling pickup services to more than 55,000 households and commercial businesses, is … $12 million. Key Findings The Board did not adopt a policy to address the level of unrestricted fund balance to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/03/17/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-2-financial-condition-and-procurement-2016mDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… with disabilities, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found many young … faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department of Health (DOH) improve its management of … In addition, auditors identified disparities across the state in the availability of providers and access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesDeath Benefits
… us as soon as possible. Survivors can report the death of a member using our online death report form or they can … Ordinary Death Benefit If you have at least one year of service credit and die while in active service, and your … Benefit Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Tiers 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Your last year’s earnings multiplied by your years of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsDiNapoli Says State Opioid Treatment Programs Need Better Coordination
… lives are at stake," DiNapoli said. "Programs designed to get individuals off highly addictive opioids can only be effective with proper vigilance. The state … as the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing (I-STOP), which contains records of all controlled substances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-says-state-opioid-treatment-programs-need-better-coordinationDiNapoli: State Needs to Help Addiction Support Providers Better Prepare for Emergencies
… the period from 2019 to 2022, found the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) must improve its oversight and monitoring of nearly 400 certified providers that offer vital programs to thousands of New Yorkers battling substance use disorders or gambling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-state-needs-help-addiction-support-providers-better-prepare-emergenciesDiNapoli: Too Many New Yorkers Still Without High-Speed Broadband Access
… of poor planning and execution,” DiNapoli said. “As my office’s audit found, the program took years longer than … Yorkers with broadband access called ConnectALL and it is my hope it learns from the issues we found in this audit so … Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State Track state and local government spending at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-too-many-new-yorkers-still-without-high-speed-broadband-accessBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and beyond. 1 To aid in combating lead poisoning, New York State (NYS) requires all public school districts and Boards … were planned or enacted. Because there is no information on the lead levels of the 39 water outlets not sampled for … within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingNew Hartford Central School District – Procurement (2016M-153)
… Update the procurement policy to clearly identify when and how District officials will seek competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/new-hartford-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-153Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B6-16-8)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Village’s tentative budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b6-16-8East Moriches Union Free School District – Claims Processing (2016M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine claims processing for the period July 1, 2014 … Background The East Moriches Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The … operates two schools with approximately 730 students, is governed by an elected five-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-273Wantagh Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-363)
… The Wantagh Union Free School District is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The District, which … Discontinue the practice of adopting budgets that result in the appropriation of unrestricted fund balance not needed … Ensure that the amount of unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with the statutory limit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/09/wantagh-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-363Village of Ellicottville – Procurement (2016M-426)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s purchasing practices for the period June 1, 2014 through October 28, 2016. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/07/village-ellicottville-procurement-2016m-426