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Cybersecurity Month Phishing
Learn how to recognize and report phishing emails and schemes to protect your municipality from the risk of unauthorized access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-phishing-10-31-22.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… General Fund). However, DOB has identified $2.7 billion in payroll costs for such employees as eligible for CRF funding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2020. Affected Employees Employees who receive employer paid and/or union (PEF and/or CSEA) paid qualified educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased uncle, David Wynn. … from every individual who is counting on their pension for a secure retirement, and that is why our office will … General Schneiderman. “There has to be one set of rules for everyone, and we will hold people accountable when they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-overCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… by the water accounting system and that it’s acted upon as necessary. Resources Please read the following audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemOpinion 2000-4
… Termination Pay (installment payments of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (installment payment of termination pay) -- … superseded to the extent inconsistent. This is in reply to your letter concerning the authority of a school district to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Additional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… sick leave may be added to your credited service and used in your pension benefit calculation if your employer has … you will also see “Sick Leave Eligibility: Yes” listed in your Retirement Online account. Credit for your unused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveTown of Evans – Employee Benefits (2024M-53)
… Town of Evans (Town) officials maintained leave records and paid separation and health insurance opt-out payments (opt-out payments) that … that, if implemented, will improve the Town’s employee benefits practices. Town officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-evans-employee-benefits-2024m-53Recertification of the Record of Activities (RS2419)
To affirm that your previous record of activities is still representative of your hours as an elected or appointed official, NYSLRS members use form RS2419.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs2419.pdfState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates for State Fiscal Year 2020-21 will remain the same as the … up of these two systems, which pay pension benefits to public employees. This marks the third time that DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredNYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Tax Collections
… and benefits from the citywide savings program, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The surplus money will be used to balance the FY 2019 budget. "The city’s economy is strong … and tax abatements. Business tax collections continued to fall short of expectations, but the shortfall was offset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-tax-collectionsXIV.10.B Travel and Purchase Rewards Programs; Updated Information Regarding T-Cards, P-Cards, and NET-Cards – XIV. Special Procedures
… Section Overview and Policies The purpose of this section is to emphasize awareness by State officers and employees of the requirements imposed by Advisory Opinion … for certain purchases that can be redeemed for other benefits, such as additional goods, services, or “cash back.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv10b-travel-and-purchase-rewards-programs-updated-information-regarding-t-cards-p-cards-and-netHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… the Public Officers Law (§§91-99), is intended to protect your privacy by regulating the manner in which State agencies collect, maintain and disseminate personal information about you. The PPPL also enables you to access and/or correct information the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawLimitations – Police and Fire Plan
… the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. The amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from the computation of your FAS. … exceed the average of the previous two years by more than 20 percent, the amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/limitationsLimitations – New Career Plan
… the earnings in the preceding 12-month period by more than 20 percent. Any amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded from the computation of your FAS. … exceed the average of the previous two years by more than 20 percent, the amount in excess of 20 percent is excluded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/limitationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Shandaken , Village of Spencer , Village of Suffern and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget … exemptions. Town of Shandaken – Employee Compensation and Benefits (Ulster County) Town officials overpaid health … assessments of internal controls as required. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1NY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… with disabilities maintain their health, independence and quality of life. New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Assemblywoman Aileen M. Gunther and parents and advocates discussed the program today at a … their eligibility for many important disability-related benefits." The NY ABLE legislation was signed into law in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital and Repair Reserve Funds for Town or County Water and Sewer Districts
… When preparing your annual operating budget for a water or sewer district, … capital projects or certain repair costs. Planning today and saving incrementally can help reduce the financial impact … of such expenses on your annual budget. Establishing and funding allowable reserve funds for a specific intended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-and-repair-reserve-funds-town-or-county-water-and-sewer-districtsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1544
… Purpose To explain the extension of Military and Training Leave Benefits and Stipends, and OSC’s process for Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1544-2017-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1631
… Purpose To explain the extension of Military and Training Leave Benefits and Stipends, and OSC’s process for Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1631-2018-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipends