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A Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), … important benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: … public employment (death benefits). I am joined by a staff of dedicated professionals in my commitment to helping you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliDivorce – State Police Plan
… the template, but because the review process is simplified for all submissions using the DRO template, we can complete … your wishes. As of 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, the Cash Refund — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/divorceOpinion 2002-12
… works. All officers and employees performing services for the combined department, including the superintendent, … works. All officers and employees providing services for the combined departments, including the superintendent, … may enter into, amend, cancel and terminate agreements for the performance among themselves or "one for the other" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-12Edwards-Knox Central School District – Transportation State Aid and Reserve Funds (2016M-151)
… transportation State aid procedures and reserve funds for the period July 1, 2012 through February 29, 2016. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $13.3 … Key Findings The District did not apply in a timely manner for all the transportation State aid to which it was entitled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/edwards-knox-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-reserveGenesee County – Purchasing (2015M-241)
… 12, 2015. Background Genesee County is located in western New York. The County, which has approximately 60,000 residents, … always comply with the purchase card policy. The Treasurer’s office did not adequately audit purchasing card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/genesee-county-purchasing-2015m-241Opinion 89-11
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Exempt … expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of … fire insurance tax moneys "except as otherwise provided in any special law". Sections 9104 and 9105 provide that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11Opinion 88-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-58Buffalo Sewer Authority – Industrial Waste Section (2016M-434)
… November 7, 2016. Background The Buffalo Sewer Authority is a public benefit corporation created under the New York State Public Authorities Law. The Authority, which is governed by a five-member Authority Board appointed by the … Key Recommendations Ensure liquid/slush trucked-in waste is accurately measured and billed properly. Evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/buffalo-sewer-authority-industrial-waste-section-2016m-434Statistical and Information
… financial statistics for New York State local governments. The data consists of statistical tables on revenues, … and joint activity in the State. This data is comparable to the data that appears on the Open Book website . … real property tax rates of the State's municipalities. How to Apply for Exclusion of Sewer Debt from Municipal Debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/statistical-and-informationCortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s … 1, 2015 through May 13, 2016. Background Cortland County is located in the southern tier of New York State and has a … Legislature, which is composed of 17 elected members who represent its one city, 15 towns and three villages. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/01/06/cortland-county-public-water-supplies-2016m-318Wyoming County – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-94)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine selected … 15, 2015. Background Wyoming County is located in western New York State and has a population of approximately 42,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/11/20/wyoming-county-selected-financial-activities-2015m-94Fonda-Fultonville Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility - Board Oversight (2019M-252)
… provided adequate oversight of joint wastewater operations to ensure financial activity was properly recorded and … and money was safeguarded. Key Findings The Board did not: Act in accordance with the inter-municipal agreement. … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/joint-activity/2020/03/20/fonda-fultonville-joint-wastewater-treatment-facility-board-oversightPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
Determine whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold (Towns) properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded, and deposited and that disbursements were
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1.pdfOrleans County – Sheriff’s Department Inmate and Commissary Accounts (2017M-209)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … 1, 2015 through May 10, 2017. Background Orleans County is located in western New York State and has a population of … County Legislature serves as the policy-making body and is composed of seven elected Legislators. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/02/02/orleans-county-sheriffs-department-inmate-and-commissary-accounts-2017m-209State Agencies Bulletin No. 523
… Purpose To provide agencies with an updated List of Control-D Reports and Retention Schedules. The attached … No. 399, dated June 27, 2003. Affected Employees Staff who use Control-D to view, print and download payroll … List of Agency Control-D Reports and Retention Schedule is attached . Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/523-agency-control-d-report-list-and-retention-scheduleGreenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
… could have been sold or traded in to help offset the cost of new equipment purchases totaling $124,880. Twenty pieces of equipment purchased during the audit period totaling over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/02/28/greenville-fire-district-fixed-assets-2019m-223Estimate Your Pension
… your final average earnings (FAE) and the amounts for the pension payment options available to you. You can … or military service that’s not already accounted for. Whether you’re retiring with an outstanding loan . If you’re eligible for a post-retirement death benefit , your estimate will also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/estimate-your-pensionOswego County – Transfer Station Cash Receipts (2015M-334)
… September 9, 2015. Background Oswego County is located in central New York State and has a population of … to residents, businesses and commercial waste haulers. In 2014, the Department collected approximately $7.8 million in revenue. Key Findings Attendants did not count and record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/03/25/oswego-county-transfer-station-cash-receipts-2015m-334Clifton Park Water Authority – Water Charges (2015M-247)
… public benefit corporation that was established in 1990 under New York State Public Authorities Law to … the billing registers. Cash collections were not deposited in a timely manner or properly secured prior to deposit. The … and exception reports. Ensure that cash is deposited in a timely manner and is physically secured prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/01/22/clifton-park-water-authority-water-charges-2015m-247Crown Point Central School District - Claims Auditing (2018M-76)
… Audit and approve claims before payment in accordance with New York State Education Law (Education Law). 1 District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2018m-76