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Life Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
Essential information to help NYSLRS members understand their options as they plan for financial security in retirement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1709-prepare-to-retire.pdfDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Companies to Address Climate Risk, Transition to Cleaner Operations
… Fund (Fund) has reached agreements with five major U.S. companies, including Domino’s Pizza Inc., to set targets … a green hydrogen project; Chemical maker Albemarle Corp. has committed to adopting GHG targets; Water treatment … GHG and clean energy targets; and Commercial property owner Realty Income Corp. has agreed to commit to adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-companies-address-climate-risk-transition-cleaner-operationsInvestors Renew Call on Exxon to Address Climate Risk
… "After more than two decades of pressing ExxonMobil on climate change, this year dozens of institutional members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility are adding momentum to the … emissions tied to lower demand for fossil fuels when it rates companies in high risk areas like the energy industry. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/investors-renew-call-exxon-address-climate-riskLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) can directly affect your financial future and the future of your loved ones. Whether you are just joining … Understanding the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDisability Retirement – When Employees Retire
… A disability application can be filed by the employee or … to file on behalf of your employee. When we receive a disability retirement application, we review it to determine … met, we will notify you that your employee has filed for disability retirement. We then assemble a medical file for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/disability-retirementMilitary Service Credit
… If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase credit toward your retirement benefit for your … at 20 years, your military service credit can be used to reach the 20 years. Most members can use our Benefit … within 90 days from the date of discharge. (Return to Top) How to Apply Regardless of what section of the law applies to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditNY State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the SEC's Adoption of Climate Change Disclosure Rule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the Securities and Exchange … adoption of the Climate Change Disclosure Rule: “This is a significant victory for investors who are committed to mitigating the real investment risks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/ny-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-secs-adoption-climate-change-disclosure-ruleDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Calls on Corporations to Address Environmental and Climate Risks
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that, as a result of recent shareholder proposals he has filed on … file a proposal asking Duke Energy for a report assessing how the expected reduction in use of fossil fuels will impact its business in light of the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) Net Zero …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-calls-corporations-address-environmental-and-climate-risksDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order waiving the statutory 15-day waiting period before a public employee’s service retirement can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisDetermining the Ex-spouse's Share – Divorce and Your Benefits
… According to New York State law, pension benefits earned during a marriage are marital assets subject to equitable distribution … the part of a member’s pension that was earned during the marriage. The Majauskas Formula The first step in the … are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/determining-ex-spouses-shareNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced $800 million in recent investments through the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) … latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital … NYS Comptroller DiNapoli announced $800 million in investments through the NYS Common Retirement Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsPreparing and Applying for Retirement
… . Adjust your federal tax withholding if your federal tax bill or return is not what you expected. Change your direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… And when companies fail to address shareholder concerns over lack of diversity they demonstrate a lack of … the companies to explain how they would address investors’ concerns regarding their lack of diversity. Among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversityNS to Grade Adjusted Anniversary Date Calculator
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/excel/nstogradecalculator2.xlsxStay Informed – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Section 375e How to Stay Informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/stay-informedStay Informed – New Career Plan
… 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375h and 375i How to Stay Informed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/stay-informedHow to Search & Claim Property
… resident of New York, you may have lost money waiting to be claimed. All claims can be filed online within minutes, … days. We will contact you if any documentation is needed to prove your claim. To prevent fraud, we cannot tell you the value of the funds … resident of New York you may have lost money waiting to be claimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-propertyAre You Vested? And What It Means
… Are You Vested? Being vested means that you have earned … credit to qualify for a pension benefit once you meet the minimum age requirements established by your retirement … 4 members who have at least five years of credited service are vested. As of April 9, 2022, Tier 5 and 6 members also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/are-you-vested-and-what-it-meansDiNapoli: NY Pension Fund Reaches Climate Agreements With Five Portfolio Companies
… DiNapoli announced today, along with releasing the fourth annual Climate Action Plan Progress Report . “As trustee of the Fund, one of my top priorities is … disclose climate transition action plans. The utility WEC Energy Group Inc. agreed to publicly disclose a feasibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-ny-pension-fund-reaches-climate-agreements-five-portfolio-companiesMember Contributions
… Whether a member contributes, and how much, depends on their tier . However, exceptions may apply to some members … or the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS), depending on their retirement plan. Tier 6 ERS and PFRS Tier 6 … offer a non-contributory 20- or 25-year plan was in effect on January 9, 2010, any new employees who joined while that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributions