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Accidental Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… Eligibility This benefit is only available to you if you last joined the Police and Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/accidental-disabilityOrdinary Disability – Forest Rangers Plan
… September 1, 1997, only the performance of duty and the Forest Ranger disability benefits are available. Eligibility … accidental disability, performance of duty disability, forest ranger disability and regular service retirement … Forest Rangers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/ordinary-disabilityChallenging a Determination – Forest Rangers Plan
… denied or improperly calculated, you may request a hearing and redetermination to be held before an independent hearing officer. Your request must be in writing and directed to the Hearing Administration Bureau within four months of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/challenging-determinationWorld Trade Center Presumption – State Police Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center (WTC) rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and you were … employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the … Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for an accidental disability retirement benefit, if you become permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/world-trade-center-presumptionDivorce – State University Police Plan
… you and your ex-spouse when the marriage ends. If you divorce, your retirement benefits could be affected in any of … if you use it. We will also need a certified copy of your divorce decree. If you are divorced, it is especially … The Survivor Benefit beneficiary designations made by retirees who chose the Single Life Allowance option or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/divorcePartial Lump Sum Payment – State Police Plan
… your PLS along with your first pension payment, at the end of the month following your retirement month. Eligibility … for the PLS payment, you must: Retire under a special 20- or 25-year plan; Have been eligible to retire with a … Options* 1 5% 2 5 or 10% 3 5, 10 or 15% 4 5, 10, 15 or 20% 5 or more 5, 10, 15, 20 or 25% *A percentage of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/partial-lump-sum-paymentTier Status – Forest Rangers Plan
… System, you are assigned to a tier depending on your date of membership. You are in: If you joined: Tier 1 Before July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/tier-statusAvailable Options – Forest Rangers Plan
… your retirement benefit at the time of retirement. If you live long enough, you will receive your initial value amount … your lifetime, with the additional guarantee that if you live for less than five years or ten years after retirement, … period. Alternative Options If the options described here do not meet your needs, we will consider written …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/available-optionsStay Informed – Forest Rangers 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/1864/stay-informedRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – State Police Plan
… reduced by an outstanding loan balance at retirement. The approximate reductions are for calendar year 2021. The amount … annually. Age at Retirement Outstanding Loan Balance Annual Pension Reduction 45 $5,000 $172 $10,000 $344 55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/retiring-outstanding-loanDivorce – State Correction Officers and Security Hospital Treatment Assistants Plan
… Asst Plan info for ERS Tier 1 and 2 members under Section 89 Divorce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1525/divorceTransferring or Terminating Your Membership
… less than five years of service credit and have not worked in covered public service for at least seven years; or You … your membership to another public retirement system in New York State. If you previously were a member of the New … System (NYSLRS), or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/transferring-or-terminating-your-membershipPartial Lump Sum (PLS) Payment at Retirement — For Eligible NYSLRS Members
… single payment equal to a percentage of the value of your pension benefit at retirement. The payment amount depends on … sheriff, undersheriff, deputy sheriff or county correction officer; Be covered by a plan that allows for retirement … will not be made until it is determined whether you are approved for the disability retirement benefit. If you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/partial-lump-sum-paymentPlanning
… of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — … to do. You need to determine how much income you will need in retirement. The first step is to draw up a list of all … Security income of 20 percent of pre-retirement earnings. In our example, the combination of Social Security and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningOvertime Limits for Tier 6
… ERS Tier 6 Members Your overtime limit changes each calendar year based on the Consumer Price Index. Refer to the table below for your annual limit. Calendar Year Overtime Limit 2026 $21,589.00 2025 $20,958.00 2024 $20,459.00 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-6Overtime Limits for Tier 5
… Overview For members of Tier 5, the New York State Retirement and Social Security Law limits the amount of overtime pay included in the calculation of your final average earnings (FAE) , which is used to … For Tier 5 members the amount of overtime included in the calculation of your final average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/overtime-limits-tier-5NYSLRS Fact Sheet
… (PFRS) Member Information (as of March 31, 2025) Overall membership in NYSLRS: 1,264,732 735,943 members 699,229 (95%) … for all ERS retirees and beneficiaries: $28,491 Tiers of membership Tier 1 joined before July 1, 1973 (0.1% of … for all PFRS retirees and beneficiaries: $64,131 Tiers of membership* Tier 1 joined before July 31, 1973 (total of just …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/nyslrs-fact-sheetService Retirement – When Employees Retire
… one of our consultation sites or another office of the State Comptroller. Encourage your employees to use Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/service-retirementOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15.pdf