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Ordinary Death Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… be payable to your designated beneficiary if you are a: Tier 1 member and have completed at least one year of service since last joining the Retirement System; or Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member and have completed at least 90 days … or retired during that period. Ordinary Death Benefit — Tier 1 This benefit is equal to 1/12th (8.33 percent) of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/ordinary-death-benefitAccidental Death Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… Eligibility Regardless of your years of service credit, if you die as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident not due to your own willful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/accidental-death-benefitService Retirement Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of forest ranger service. Or, you may qualify for a service … 25 years as a forest ranger. The Benefit With 25 years of creditable service, your benefit will equal 1/50th (2 percent) of your FAS for each year of forest ranger service. For each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/service-retirement-benefitVested Retirement Benefit – Forest Rangers Plan
… and your earnings when you were an active member. 1 The date you are eligible to retire depends on your tier: Tiers 1 … is payable for your lifetime. You may elect one of several payment options to provide for a continuing payment to a … benefit at the earliest possible date, file a retirement application within 90 days before you become eligible. If we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/vested-retirement-benefitRetirement System Membership – Forest Rangers Plan
… and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. When you become a member, you must … complete and file a membership application with the Office of the State Comptroller. Special Plan Coverage 1 If you … as a forest ranger with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on or after January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/retirement-system-membershipLeaves of Absence – Forest Rangers Plan
… do not receive a salary, credit is not given for: Leaves of absence without pay; Authorized, unpaid medical leaves of absence; or Unpaid leave under the federal Family and … Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383c Leaves of Absence …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1864/leaves-absenceEmployers
… Information and resources for participating employers of the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employersXI.3 Submission of Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and submission of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of … OSC approval, see Section XI.8.A Centralized Contracts . OP transactions are generally for one-time purchases that … for additional information). Upon OSC approval of the OP transaction, contracting entities are able to create and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewRetiree Newsletter
… of the New York State and Local Retirement System. Spring 2026 Fall/Winter 2025 Winter 2024-25 Summer 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/retiree-newsletterState Agencies Bulletin No. 127
… codes have been established for PEF employees: 395 PEF Auto (Liberty) 396 PEF Home (Liberty) These transactions will be submitted directly to PaySR by the Public Employees Federation. For More Information Questions about the insurance programs may be directed to Liberty Mutual Customer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/127-new-voluntary-insurance-codes-pefStay Informed – State University Police Plan
… State University Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/stay-informedChild Care Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… $13.6 billion in spending from April 2016 through March 2026. In SFY 2026, federal funding totaled almost $1.5 billion, comprised … Of the 168,432 children receiving CCAP services in January 2026, almost 67 percent were in New York City (112,135). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/child-care-assistanceOversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Social Services Block Grant
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to states and territories to support social services for low-income households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-social-services-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Medicaid
Medicaid (Assistance Listing Number 93.778) is a health insurance entitlement program for low-income adults and children. Each state administers its own Medicaid program within federal guidelines, and it is jointly funded by the federal and state governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-medicaid.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive years with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction … the construction jobs it lost during the Great Recession, New York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… completed audits of the Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls , Charter School for Applied Technologies , Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School , Germantown Central School District , Niagara Charter … completed audits Alb Leadership Char HS for Girls Char School for Applied Technologies Eugenio Maria de Hostos Char …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0