def METHOD_NAME():
    """
    Test correct behavior of offset after initial simulation time.
    The sample should occur at 'offset' when initial simulation time is
    less than offset and we have not recorded any parameters yet.
    """
    nest.resolution = 0.1
    init_sim_time = 110.0
    sim_time = 250.0
    interval = 60.0
    offset = 170.3
    expected_times = np.arange(offset, init_sim_time + sim_time, interval)
    # Create neuron and perform initial simulation
    nrn = nest.Create("iaf_psc_exp")
    nest.Simulate(init_sim_time)
    # Create multimeter and continue simulation
    mm_params = {"interval": interval, "offset": offset, "record_from": ["V_m"]}
    conn_spec = {"rule": "all_to_all"}
    syn_spec = {"delay": 0.1}
    mm = nest.Create("multimeter", mm_params)
    nest.Connect(mm, nrn, conn_spec, syn_spec)
    nest.Simulate(sim_time)
    # Compare to reference data
    actual_times = mm.events["times"]
    nptest.assert_array_equal(actual_times, expected_times)