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What Tier Are You In?
… When you join NYSLRS, you are assigned to a tier based on your … contribute toward your benefits, and Eligibility for loans If you are an ERS Member... You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 before July 1, 1973 Tier 2 July 1, 1973 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/what-tier-are-youDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not decide if a particular disability benefit constitutes marital or separate property in a matrimonial action. Whether a member’s disability retirement benefit is subject to equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… requirements? There is no need to enroll — your beneficiary is eligible to receive this benefit if, at the … and prior to the effective date of your retirement, your beneficiary may still be eligible to collect a benefit. Note … your retirement system. (Return to Top) How much will my beneficiary receive? The amount of the benefit varies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… Supplemental Security Income provided almost $4.4 billion to more than 700,000 New York residents. Social Security … Disability Insurance benefits of $8.5 billion went to nearly 600,000 New Yorkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalResponse to Human Trafficking
… 2024, utilizing only $254,722 (25%) of $1 million awarded by OTDA despite being halfway through its contract. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingGreene Central School District – Unused Leave Payments and Leave Accruals (2022M-158)
… correctly . District officials: Made errors in 76 percent of District employees’ accrued leave calculations, resulting … they were entitled to. Incorrectly calculated 61 percent of the unused vacation leave, sick leave and retirement … incentive payments made during the audit period . Of the 38 payments totaling approximately $270,000 we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/24/greene-central-school-district-unused-leave-payments-and-leave-accrualsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… on Facebook, Twitter and Alphabet to publicly report what they are doing to enforce the terms of service by which … each company asking their boards to provide information on what steps they have taken to enforce service agreements. The … called on Facebook Twitter and Alphabet to publicly report what they are doing to enforce the terms of service by which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersOpinion 93-8
… events will cause the municipality to pay the higher rates and what procedures or indices will be used to compute the … exclude variable rate debt which bears interest at rates and for periods specified at the time of issuance. Finally, … cause the municipality to pay the higher rate of interest and what procedure or indices will be used to compute the new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8How to Make a Vendor Responsibility Determination
… capacity and controls; appropriate legal authority to do business in New York; a satisfactory record of … contracts. You should consider any information that comes to your attention and work with the vendor to address any negative information. Things to keep in mind: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/how-make-vendor-responsibility-determinationMarketing Service Performance Monitoring
… prevent economic stagnation, encourage the creation of new job opportunities, increase revenues to the State and … travel, tourism, and business investment. In support of these programs, ESD awarded a contract in December 2011 to … media, and communications agency. Due to the value of the contract and the appropriated State funds involved, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoringMid-Hudson Library System – Procurement (2016M-261)
… not verify that a vendor's quote is in agreement with the State contract prior to ordering. The Library System's … the Library System's procurement procedure to verify State contract pricing when purchases are made using State contract on behalf of member public libraries. Modify the Library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2016/10/07/mid-hudson-library-system-procurement-2016m-261What to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of the long-time superintendent of the Utica City School District (UCSD) Bruce Karam and the … and a non-school related fundraiser. “The diversion of funds meant to support the education and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayorOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… stating a Tier 5 or 6 member reached their overtime limit: Refund member contributions if your Report Summary has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limitsTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Passenger Vehicle Fleet Management
… Purpose To determine what steps the Office of General Services (OGS) has taken to manage the State’s … To determine what steps the Office of General Services OGS has taken to manage the States …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/passenger-vehicle-fleet-managementDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… nine were announced today. These determinations were based on the State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System … including year-end fund balance, operating deficits, cash-on-hand, short-term borrowing, fixed costs and other factors. … Supervisor Peter G. Crummey said. “In fact, last year, in my first year as Colonie town supervisor, I implemented the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-osc-audit-051524.pdfAbout the New York State Comptroller's Office
… for holding government accountable while protecting the peoples money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/about-comptrollers-office