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Membership Milestones for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Members
… If you are in the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), no matter which … of your contributions. With 25 years of service creditable in your special plan, you are eligible to retire at any age. … A maximum of 30 years of service credit can be used in your pension calculation. After Retirement: After you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/membership-milestones-employees-retirement-system-ers-membersOverpayments of Claims for Selected Professional Services (Follow-Up)
… of $100,387 for 12,715 duplicate claims that were billed for selected professional services such as podiatry, … received Medicaid payments for the same service. One party billed Medicare and received a payment through the crossover system, and the other billed Medicaid directly and received a second payment. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/overpayments-claims-selected-professional-services-followExcessive Payments for Durable Medical Equipment Rentals (Follow-Up)
… (Report 2021-S-36 ). About the Program The Department of Health (DOH) administers the State’s Medicaid program. DOH … for Medicaid services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under the FFS method, DOH pays health care providers … The objective of our initial audit, issued on April 12, 2023, was to determine whether Medicaid MCOs inappropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/excessive-payments-durable-medical-equipment-rentals-followDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… survivors. There are nearly 3,000 participating employers in ERS and PFRS, and more than 300 different retirement plan combinations. In the SFY that ended March 31, 2024, NYSLRS paid out nearly $16.2 billion in benefits. “Despite global tensions and market volatility, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26DiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… at the same time. We have one of the lowest cost programs in the country and enrollment is quick and easy." New York's … and other participants paid for more than $1.5 billion in college-related expenses through the program in 2016. Once … Plan disclosure booklet or go to: http://cdn.unite529.com/jcdn/files/NYD/pdfs/DisclosureBooklet.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeContact Update and Online Help for Local Officials
… including, but not limited to, notifying local government officials about reporting deadlines and requirements, … with a Muni Contact Manager account which allows local officials to view, create, edit, verify and inactivate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/contact-update-and-online-helpMedicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for Certain Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2013-S-35). … enrolled in Medicare, the federal health insurance program for the elderly and disabled. Under Medicare Part C, also … administer Medicare benefits. Medicare pays a fixed amount for each Medicare Part C beneficiary every month to companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/medicaid-overpayments-certain-medicare-part-c-claims-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Second Quarter
… including $2.06 billion scheduled for this month, $662.5 million scheduled for the month of May and $2.23 billion … following: Dormitory Authority of the State of New York – bond sales of up to $170 million in tax-exempt fixed rate … bonds for the month of April and bond sales of up to $252.5 million in taxable and tax-exempt variable rate bonds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-second-quarterPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pandemic Planning and Care for … face significant health issues making them more vulnerable in an emergency. For example, individuals with IDD have a … and mortality). OPWDD’s clients largely receive services in congregate settings, posing special infection control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… be fixed quickly with little cost. Municipalities around New York are committed to ensuring access to services and … (Saratoga County) Town of Colonie (Albany County) Town of Columbia (Herkimer County) Town of Grand Island (Erie County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersImplementation of the Dignity for All Students Act
… New York City. Background DASA seeks to provide students in New York with a safe and supportive environment free from … Department provides guidance to assist school districts in complying with DASA requirements, and makes school … The Department issued adequate DASA guidance to schools in a timely manner. However, while most schools we visited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/13/implementation-dignity-all-students-actDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… Batavia, Buffalo, Corning, Hornell, Lackawanna, Long Beach, Olean, Rochester, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, … year and could not be issued a score. The cities of Long Beach and Utica improved their scores and moved out of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesMedicaid Overpayments for Out-of-State Ambulatory Surgery Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Overpayments for … Determine extent of implementation of the 2 recommendations included in our initial audit report Medicaid Overpayments for OutofState …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-overpayments-out-state-ambulatory-surgery-services-followMedicaid Overpayments for Non-Emergency Out-of-State Inpatient Services (Follow-Up)
… for the Department to recover improper Medicaid payments and adhere to regulations pertaining to the payment and prior approval of out-of-state non-emergency inpatient … the initial audit. This included the recovery of $292,342 and the Department now reimburses most out-of-state hospitals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/11/medicaid-overpayments-non-emergency-out-state-inpatient-services-followSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… eligible inmates are randomly selected to be referred by parole officers to the employment services provided by the … number of inmates randomly selected and not referred by parole staff to the employment services provided by CEO upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programReview of Real Property Holdings for Disposal (Follow-Up)
… on terms beneficial to the State. However, when DOT leased out property, it may not have maximized revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/07/review-real-property-holdings-disposal-followAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 41[j]) – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
… Coordinated Plan information for ERS Tier 3 and 4 members under Articles 14 and 15 Additional Service Credit for Sick Leave Section 41j …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1522/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-41jCredit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service – Coordinated Plan For ERS Tier 3 and 4 Members
… Articles 14 and 15 Credit for Previous Public Employment or Military Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1522/credit-previous-public-employment-or-military-serviceThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for Retired NYS Employees
… the eligibility requirements? There is no need to enroll in the Survivor’s Benefit Program. You are automatically … from State service at age 55 or older, participate in the State University Optional Retirement Program (TIAA), … upon your death will receive the survivor’s benefit in addition to any pension benefit that becomes payable. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-retired-nys-employeesStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… — Take a peek into the future — the retirement benefit calculator & benefit projections The retirement benefit … save for retirement. Even if you save a modest amount each year, over time and through the power of compounding, you can … 2017, individuals under the age of 50 can deposit up to $5,500 per year. Individuals over the age of 50 can deposit up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirement