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Applying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … it must be submitted electronically through Retirement Online , or in the case of a paper application, received by … your name, NYSLRS ID and phone number on your document. Disability Retirement Benefits Specific filing information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsWindsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… policies and procedures. As a result, 18,369 gallons of fuel costing approximately $38,300 are not accounted for. … Without adequate controls over fuel, the District’s risk of loss, theft and leaks is increased and could go undetected. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133Madison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… used competitive methods to obtain and renovate temporary courthouse space. Key Findings County officials: Paid more … liability company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a 19-month period. Did not use a competitive process to lease and renovate the temporary courthouse space. Paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/01/08/madison-county-temporary-courthouse-lease-and-renovations-2019m-41Owego-Apalachin Central School District – Special Education Services and Medicaid Reimbursements (2020M-21)
… District officials effectively managed special education services by ensuring students received services in accordance with their individual education … officials did not ensure that students received all services in accordance with their IEPs. We reviewed IEPs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andPayServ
… New York State Payroll Services PayServ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/job-aids/payservCity of Buffalo – Budget Review (B26-1-5)
… To accomplish this objective, we reviewed the proposed 2026-27 budget, audited financial statements and other … fines and violations. $15.2 million from the sale of City parking structures to the Buffalo Municipal Parking Authority. $15 million of Temporary Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/05/08/city-buffalo-budget-review-b26-1-5City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2243.2
… No. 2243 .1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the new Payroll Check Notification … deposit returns, and retirement refunds, in addition to the status of direct deposit returns, direct deposit … Report: The Payroll Check Notification Report is available to agency payroll staff via a link on the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22432-revised-new-payroll-check-notification-reportOpinion 88-54
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … district may be extended prior to December 31, and, if so, what time table must be followed for the extension of the … Whether the consolidated district may be extended prior to December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-54DiNapoli: State Faces $34.3 Billion Cumulative Budget Gap Through State Fiscal Year 2029
… budget deficit with a cumulative three-year budget gap of $34.3 billion, as forecasted by the Division of the Budget (DOB). When accounting for recent federal actions, the gaps as a share of spending reach levels not seen since the Global Financial … budget deficit with a cumulative threeyear budget gap of $343 billion as forecasted by the Division of the Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-faces-343-billion-cumulative-budget-gap-through-state-fiscal-year-2029DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the … including New York City, saw collections rise. “Local sales tax collections are growing more slowly than they were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… To provide agencies with procedures to populate retirement records in PayServ for employees who enroll in PFRS Affected … of “PAFAT5” which must be used when setting up retirement records for tier 5 PFRS members. This new Benefit Plan … Empl Rcd# for the corresponding Job Record (if multiple records exist). Enter “7W” in the *Plan Type field. Enter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1843
… to a short description of the query. For example: LQ_DDP_Audit_DD_Entries. See table below for categories and … Pay ADL Benefits BEN Department Data DEP Direct Deposit DDP General Comments GCM General Deductions GED Job Action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1843-updates-existing-and-new-locked-queries-psqueryAre You Vested? And What It Means
… credited service are vested. As of April 9, 2022, Tier 5 and 6 members also only need five years of service credit to … members of both the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). Previously, Tier 5 and 6 … or ten years of service credit NYSLRS members are vested and eligible for a retirement benefit once they meet the age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansIV.4.F Capital Projects – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… costs plus professional services, materials, labor and site preparation. Buildings include any roofed structure used … touch-up plastering, replacement of carpet, tile, or panel sections; sink and fixture refinishing, etc. Exterior … and historic treasures, etc. that are purchased for public exhibition, research or education. 60720 Books/Media …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4f-capital-projectsState Public Health Emergency Medical Stockpile
… Services (OGS) have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure usability of the … of Health Emergency Preparedness (OHEP) is responsible for coordinating and managing all activities for public … have taken during the procurement process for medical equipment for public health emergencies to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/state-public-health-emergency-medical-stockpileOntario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2023M-16)
… Objective Determine whether Ontario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) … audit BOCES ontario seneca yates cayuga wayne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-payrollLoan Payroll Deductions – Legacy Reporting
… a notification is sent to the employer through Retirement Online giving the amount to be deducted from the member’s … (and make additional payments) through their Retirement Online member accounts . Reporting Loan Payments Employers … outstanding loan. We will notify you through Retirement Online when to change the loan deduction amount so members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluating Solid Waste Collection Options
… Whether your municipality provides garbage collection services directly or by contract with a private company, citizens must receive the highest … with its legal counsel, as appropriate. Examine municipal garbage collection Local governments providing solid waste …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluating-solid-waste-collection-optionsDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled when compared to last year, … indicated that they will seek an override of the tax cap. Last year, 3.5 percent, indicated plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-cap