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Final Average Salary

The Final Average Salary (FAS) helps to determine a member's retirement benefit from the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS).

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Direct Deposit Program (Retirees)

The Direct Deposit Program allows NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries to have their retirement benefit electronically deposited into their personal bank account.

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Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)

A COLA payment is an adjustment, based on the cost-of-living index, which will permanently increase the retirement benefit you receive from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS).

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New York State Comptroller's Student Achievement Award

The Comptroller's Student Achievement program promotes the ideals of public service among the leaders of tomorrow.

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Project Your Pension at Retirement

Use our Benefit Projector Calculator to estimate your pension based on information you enter. For Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 members. Tier 5 and 6 members, please contact us.

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Opinion 94-25

… for attendance at "meetings" of an emergency rescue and first aid squad, a fire police squad or the "executive … department or fire company, such as an emergency rescue and first aid squad, a fire police squad or the "executive … Board is authorized to make determinations of claims for benefits under the Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit Law (see …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … officials did not grant the appropriate number of points to volunteers for participation in department responses nor … were made. In addition, the director had sole access to the library savings and money market bank accounts and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

Village of Unadilla – Procurement (2022M-182)

… Village obtained the most favorable terms and conditions in the best interest of its taxpayers. Competition was not …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/04/26/village-unadilla-procurement-2022m-182

How to Search & Claim Property

… If you’re a current or former resident of New York, you may have lost money waiting to be claimed. All claims can … and most are paid within 30 days. We will contact you if any documentation is needed to prove your claim. To … If youre a current or former resident of New York you may …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-property

Becoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know

… System (PFRS). NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employer

DiNapoli Statement on the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State

… response to the Governor’s 9th Proposal for the 2018 State of the State, related to the New York State Common Retirement … major corporations, like ExxonMobil, to address climate change. "Our $2 billion low-carbon index shifts investments … the top U.S. investor, and third globally, for its climate change work by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project. "While …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-statement-governors-9th-proposal-2018-state-state

Village of Millbrook - Financial Operations and Procurement (2018M-135)

… Determine whether: The Board provided adequate oversight to ensure that Village resources are safeguarded. Village … Maintain documentation for the restricted donations to ensure that they are used accordingly. Close bank accounts … not used for Village purposes. Amend the purchasing policy to require Village officials to obtain professional services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/11/30/village-millbrook-financial-operations-and-procurement-2018m-135

XIX.6.D Reporting – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)

… is used. NYGR0210 – Spending Activity related to Federal Grant Awards The NYGR0210 will replace the NYGR0010 for April … implementation and enhances its capabilities. Federal grant reporting will be based on the relationship of a Project/Activity to a Customer Contract. The report provides spending activity for Federal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6d-reporting

Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-18

… Benefit check provided the gross amount is sufficient to do so. If the employee’s gross salary is insufficient to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-18-eligibility-and-processing-instructions-workers

DiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs

… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly served by the failure of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The COVID pandemic wreaked havoc in the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programs

Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes

… Purpose To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect … Estate Transfer Taxes (RETT), as required by relevant law and regulation. The audit covers RETT collections received …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/08/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes