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Optional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… for less than one year, or employment of less than a 12-month per year basis; or Annual compensation less than … reported to us for all their public employment, including work with more than one participating employer . Employees’ … membership. Note: If an employee joins NYSLRS, they can only end their membership by leaving public employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Mandatory members are required to join NYSLRS. Beginning July 27, 1976, membership is … permanent appointment. Employees who are eligible to join PFRS (both full-time and part time police officers … and 2 were required. Before April 1, 1967, the member had to earn at least $1,000. On or after April 1, 1967, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… Sign up to make sure you receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. December 2024 … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS members and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… New Locations for In-Person Consultations November 2025 International Fraud Awareness Week Signs of a Scam Fighting … Pension Payments Get a Pension Income Verification Letter Online July 2025 Retirement Online Tools and Tips Look Up Your Retirement Online User ID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2026
… receive the latest Retirement System member and retiree news. January 2026 1099-Rs Available Online Get Your 1099-R … The latest Retirement System news for NYSLRS members and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2026State Agencies Bulletin No. P-863
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-863.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17-response.pdfReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14)
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14.pdfSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n1.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (2021-S-17)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local departments of social services’ investigation of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s17.pdfMonitoring of Construction Management (2020-S-42) 180-Day Response
Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the oversight and administration costs associated with carrying out this function are supported and related.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s42-response.pdfBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Police and Fire Plan
… the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once in any 90-day period. Prior to retirement, and 30 … be at least 2 percent of your earnings. You may borrow only once in any 12-month period. Prior to retirement, and 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/borrowing-against-your-contributionsRetiring Before Age 62 – Police and Fire Plan
… Tier 2, 3, 5 and 6 members who retire before age 62 will have their benefit reduced by the percentages … of the benefit reduction is prorated based on your exact age at retirement. Age at Retirement Percentage of Reduction 55 27 56 24 57 21 … Police and Fire Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/retiring-age-62Contributing Toward Your Retirement – Police and Fire Plan
… by Article 11 benefits, you are not required to contribute toward your retirement benefits, but may elect to make … to contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits until you retire or have 32 … to contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits during fiscal year 2012-13. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/contributing-toward-your-retirementPerformance of Duty Disability – Police and Fire Plan
… benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability retirement benefit within one year following … annuity based on those contributions. The performance of duty disability benefit is not reduced by any Workers’ … of attorney may file your application for performance of duty disability retirement. The application must be filed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/performance-duty-disabilityOrdinary Disability (Section 362) – Police and Fire Plan
… If you are unable to perform your duties because of permanent physical or mental incapacity, and have ten or more years of service credit, you may be eligible for an ordinary … If approved, this is a benefit equal to the greater of: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-disability-section-362Stay Informed – Police and Fire Plan
… Review your Member Annual Statement carefully and notify us of any errors promptly. Visit our website frequently to … special concerns or request specific information. Notify us if your mailing address changes. This is especially … your benefits, as well as important retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick tips and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/stay-informedWorld Trade Center Presumption – Police and Fire Plan
… World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were employed by a participating employer of NYSLRS … World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit if you become permanently disabled and unable to perform your job due to a qualifying condition. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/world-trade-center-presumptionAbout the Record of Activities – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… On call time is not to be included on the ROA. They may only record the time actually spent performing a work-related … for previous service credit. Since retirement credit can only be given for actual time worked, service credit accrued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-record-activitiesOut-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… Order if a notarized Consent to New York Jurisdiction and Release form (RS6452) is executed by the member … of New York State. The Consent to New York Jurisdiction and Release form must authorize NYSLRS to deduct payments … according to the provisions of the out-of-state DRO and release NYSLRS from any liability whatsoever due to any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-orders