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Applying for Benefits – Basic Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… Basic Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 70a 71a and 75 Applying for Benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1500/applying-benefitsWest Seneca Fire District #2 – Purchasing and Capital Project Management (2018M-241)
… Determine whether the Board properly managed a fire hall capital project. Key Findings The Treasurer made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/08/30/west-seneca-fire-district-2-purchasing-and-capital-project-management-2018mCoxsackie-Athens Central School District - Procurement and Claims Audit (2018M-180)
… whether claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and audited and approved before … Key Findings District officials did not: Seek competition for professional services obtained from seven providers who … in 2016-17. Have required written quote documentation for purchases from 11 purchase contract vendors totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/coxsackie-athens-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-auditXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… statement of all balance(s) on deposit in any bank account under the administrative control of any state officer … of the New York State Register to ensure that all bank account and financial institution names are correctly shown. Updates to bank account information should be immediately reported to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsKinderhook Central School District - Procurement (2018M-137)
… not provide documentation that they obtained quotes prior to making three purchases totaling $18,174. District officials were unable to provide documentation supporting their selection of four … Ensure that compliance with the procurement policy is part of the claims approval process. Ensure District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/11/kinderhook-central-school-district-procurement-2018m-137Norwich City School District - Safe and Supportive Educational Environment (2018M-199)
… a safe and supportive educational environment. We reviewed all of the 173 reported Uniform Violent and Disruptive Incident Reporting System and Dignity for All Students Act incidents and found that District officials … appropriately investigated, addressed and reported all incidents. Key Recommendations There were no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/30/norwich-city-school-district-safe-and-supportive-educational-environmentLetter for refund policies for ticket sales
Letter to Reporters for refund policies for ticket sales
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/2022/pdf/ticket-sales.pdfMadison County – Temporary Courthouse Lease and Renovations (2019M-41)
… more than $1.5 million to a limited liability company (LLC) to lease and renovate temporary courthouse space for a … and renovate the temporary courthouse space. Paid the LLC a $500,000 deposit before any renovation work was … Paid approximately $131,000 in renovation claims to the LLC without adequate supporting documentation. Key …
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)
… did not receive 1,057 (39 percent) required physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy and counseling sessions. Five students did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/18/owego-apalachin-central-school-district-special-education-services-andWindsor Central School District – Fuel Controls (2022M-133)
… who used the credit cards or what District vehicle or equipment was fueled. Officials did not confirm the District … diesel fuel stored in the District’s 10,000-gallon storage tank. Without adequate controls over fuel, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/windsor-central-school-district-fuel-controls-2022m-133DiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… but many units are sitting vacant even though thousands of seniors are on waiting lists for them, an audit released today by New York State … (HDC) properly oversee the awarding of housing to seniors and a program that assists senior homeowners. “New … but many units are sitting vacant even though thousands of seniors are on waiting lists for them an audit released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System for 2021-22
… (NYSLRS) today announced employer contribution rates for the State Fiscal Year 2021-22 will increase from 14.6 percent to 16.2 percent of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 24.4 percent to 28.3 percent of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-system-2021-22Payment for Service Credit – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 5 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 5 members under Article 15 Payment for Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1523/payment-service-creditBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 5 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 5 members under Article 15 Becoming Eligible for a Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1523/becoming-eligible-benefitPayment for Service Credit – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 3 and 4 members under Articles 14 and 15 Payment for Service Credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1522/payment-service-creditBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 3 and 4 members under Articles 14 and 15 Becoming Eligible for a Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1522/becoming-eligible-benefitImplications for the Future – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… The Economic Outlook: Uncertainty Remains Looking ahead, … than not. These factors include persistent inflation, the effects of elevated interest rates due to Federal Reserve … lagging employment and labor force recovery relative to the nation will heighten those risks. For example, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/implications-futureImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… the COVID-19 pandemic was short-lived, employment has yet to recover fully. During March and April 2020, nearly 2 … jobs were regained. No region of the State has returned to pre-pandemic employment levels with New York City trailing … 500,000 jobs. Economic forecasts are inherently subject to risk, but the path of the coronavirus pandemic will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureSeminars for Local Officials
… is not an easy task and that finding time in your schedule for essential training to enhance your fiscal oversight responsibilities can be difficult. For that reason, OSC’s Local Official Training Unit offers seminars for municipal and school district governing boards and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsStart Saving for Retirement
… may seem far into the future but the steps you take now to save for retirement can make a huge difference when that … Your Post-Retirement Income Not sure how much you’ll need to save for retirement? It’s helpful to look at the other sources of post-retirement income you’ll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/saving-for-retirement