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Escalation – Article 14 Benefits
… each April at a rate equal to the increase or decrease in the cost-of-living index or 3 percent, whichever is less. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/escalationRetirement at Age 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-age-62-less-20-years-serviceEarly Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… With 20 years of service credit, you can apply for early retirement regardless of your age. The early retirement benefit equals 42 percent of your FAS for 20 years of service credit plus an additional 4 percent of your FAS for each year of service (or prorated portion thereof) beyond …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementNormal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… of your age. The normal retirement benefit equals 50 percent of your FAS. When you turn 62, the normal retirement benefit is reduced by 50 percent of your primary Social Security benefit. Your … 22 years and 1 month of service credit, but less than 25 years, you are immediately eligible for partial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – Article 14 Benefits
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five to be vested, your sick … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341jApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditPayment for Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… There are two kinds of past service costs — mandatory and optional. Mandatory costs are required for service credit you … but for which you made no (or insufficient) contributions. Optional costs are payments you choose to make to purchase … a member, you can receive that credit. Before you purchase optional past service credit, though, you must pay for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/payment-service-creditCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… & Employer Services Bureau. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or Tier 2, you must send us a completed Application to Reinstate a Former Tier 1 or 2 Membership (RS5506) . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceLeaves of Absence – Article 14 Benefits
… Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/leaves-absenceEnding Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… employment means paid service as an officer or employee of an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System; Have less than ten years of service credit, leave public employment for at least 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ending-your-membershipWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… Leave your contributions in your account and qualify for a retirement benefit when you become eligible. If you choose to … less than five years of service and do not qualify for a retirement benefit, you should file the Withdrawal … credited service, you cannot withdraw from the Retirement System. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – Article 14 Benefits
… may leave public employment and, at a later date, apply for and receive a vested retirement benefit . You can choose … Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/becoming-eligible-benefitContributing Toward Your Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… of your gross earnings toward your retirement benefits for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. If … are distributed to you. These contributions are reportable for federal income tax only when you withdraw or retire from … on or after October 1, 2013* are: Not reported as wages for federal income tax; Reported as wages for New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/contributing-toward-your-retirementTier Status – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/tier-statusRetirement System Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members of the Retirement System. When you become a Retirement System member, you must complete and file a membership application …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-system-membershipNewsletters
… York State and Local Employees' Retirement System Winter 2024 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Police and Fire … State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System Winter 2024 Spring 2023 Fall 2022 Spring 2022 Retirees Retiree … State and Local Retirement System Fall/Winter 2025 Winter 2024-25 Summer 2024 Winter 2023-24 Employers Employer Forum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/newslettersAutomated Phone Service
… Below is a list of the phone menu options available to NYSLRS retirees. Many of the … correspond to the numbers you will need to press on your phone for information. In most cases, if you are a retiree or … and general retirement information quickly and easily by phone with the NYSLRS automated phone service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/automated-phone-serviceBelleville-Henderson Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-128)
… employees. District officials did not develop procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts and … employees who use IT resources. Develop written procedures for managing access to the network and financial application. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/10/11/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-information-technology-2019mPeconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (2023-MR-1)
Determine whether officials from the Towns of East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton, and Southold (Towns) properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded, and deposited and that disbursements were
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-2023-mr-1.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020724.pdf