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Opinion 89-33
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity to pre-audit … the office of auditor, the board of trustees shall audit all claims against the village ... [Emphasis added] … day, week, month or year may be paid without prior audit. All payrolls, or other claims for compensation, for personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District … resolution helps to restore trust in the justice system by sending a clear message: the law will hold anyone … after Joseph Bertolino’s death. Alayne Bertolino used the money to assist in purchasing a $556,000 home and car. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksAvoiding a Rejected DRO – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS, as a governmental plan, has discretion to reject a DRO. Orders that are vague, contain inconsistent … or contradictory provisions, or are contradictory to plan requirements or New York State law, will be rejected. … for rejection may include: Qualified Status — References to a qualified status, the Employee Retirement Income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/avoiding-rejected-droOpinion 91-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) FIRE … the fire district, rather than the town. March 27, 1991 James L. Sapienza, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Macedon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Livonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (2021M-97)
Determine whether the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) Board was transparent when funding and purchasing fire apparatus.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/livonia-fire-district-2021-97.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1981
… overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2022 is $18,233.00 . Affected Employees Tier 6 … Chapter 368 of the Laws of 2018, the limit increases each calendar year. The amount of the increase is based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1981-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Heat and Hot Water Complaints (Report 2019-N-3 ). About the … progressive civil penalties through New York City Housing Court. According to HPD’s records, between January 1 and … timely, taking an average of 2 to 3 days – with many cases taking 4 days or more – for complaints to be inspected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 787
… for retroactive increases to Overtime Meal, Hazardous Duty, Standby Pay, Winter Maintenance, Call Out Bonus and Intermittent … and 3/19/08 (Administration) Contract Provisions Hazard Duty Pay Increase The legislation provides for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/787-april-1-2007-increases-overtime-meal-hazardous-duty-standby-pay-winterOpinion 92-12
… ( id .; see also Klonowski v Department of Fire of City of Auburn , 58 NY2d 398, 461 NYS2d 756; Luisi v Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-12State Police Bulletin No. SP-120
… State Legislature authorize the payment of the 4% increase for the payroll periods for which payment is made in … paychecks dated May 26, 2010. OSC will be processing the salary increase in paychecks dated May 26, 2010 … rows in the Job Data page to reflect the 2010 salary increases for Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-120-2010-salary-increase-state-police-employees-represented-policeOther Bulletin No. 37
… Purpose To inform the State University Construction Fund of OSC’s … Eligibility Criteria The following employees are eligible to receive the April 2017 SCF M/C 2% Parity Salary Increase: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-37-april-2017-state-university-construction-fund-scfDiNapoli: Majority of H&R Block Shareholders Want Disclosure of Company's Political Spending
… of voting shareholders supported the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request that H&R Block disclose its … According to the Center for Political Accountability, H&R Block has no publicly … & Sons Company CSX Corporation The Kroger Co. 2011 Yum! Brands Inc. Marriott International Inc. Limited Brands About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-majority-hr-block-shareholders-want-disclosure-companys-political-spendingSouth Kortright Central School District – Claims Audit (2023M-69)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the South … their claims audit process, did not verify that requests for proposals (RFPs) were solicited for seven professional service providers and the insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/06/south-kortright-central-school-district-claims-audit-2023m-69Rochester Academy Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-144)
… our audit was to review the School’s purchasing practices for the period July 1, 2011, to March 1, 2013. Background The Rochester Academy Charter School is located in the City of Rochester, in Monroe County. The oversight for … support purchasing decisions and payments. As a result of this weakness we reviewed 76 disbursements totaling $320,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2013/07/26/rochester-academy-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-144DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… warning system identifies potential financial problems for local governments so they can take corrective action to … and accordingly.” DiNapoli releases fiscal stress scores for municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments operating on a calendar year basis for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataEmployer Graded Rate Contribution Calculation
Provides employers with a tailored graded contribution rate when amortizing a portion of their contributions to the retirement system
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/employer-graded-rate-contribution-calculationLivonia Joint Fire District – Fire Truck Funding and Purchase (2021M-97)
… appropriations to accumulate more than $1.1 million in fund balance to purchase a fire truck costing more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/09/17/livonia-joint-fire-district-fire-truck-funding-and-purchase-2021m-97Loan Payroll Deductions – Enhanced Reporting
… Credit Purchase (SCP) Deduction page in Retirement Online, which will list the amount to be deducted from the … Please use the new amount beginning on the next available payroll cycle so members can avoid underpayment — eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 254
To provide agencies with instructions for updating dues and agency shop when VRWS is reported on Job
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/254-csea-union-dues-code-201-and-agency-shop-fee-code-212-employeesSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… available to companies that receive Agency support include State mortgage and sales tax exemptions, real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-project