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Optional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Beginning July 27, 1976, ERS membership is optional for: Temporary or provisional positions (under Civil Service … hours per week, or less than the standard number of hours for full-time employment as established by the employer for this position; Duration of employment for less than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… is mandatory for: Employees who work in full-time, permanent 12-month ERS positions. They must also earn at least the New York State’s minimum wage . The date of membership is the date of full-time, permanent appointment. Employees who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2024
… For the latest retirement news and information, subscribe to … Retirement Security Month NYSLRS and Retirement Security The 3-Legged Stool Approach to Retirement Confidence … Applying for a NYSLRS Loan Retirees: COLA is Coming at the End of September August 2024 Featured Story: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2024Member & Retiree E-News Archive — 2026
… news and information, subscribe to E-News . June 2026 Members: Benefit Improvements for Tier 6 Reduced … May 2026 Members Member Annual Statements Available Online Your Membership and Benefits Retirees: Doing Business … Pension Payment? March 2026 Save Time with Retirement Online Retirees: NYSLRS 1099-R Tax Forms Mailed and Available …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2026DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Pay Rose to a Record $716 Million Last Year
… Overtime pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a … including full-time, part-time and temporary staff per pay period throughout the year. Office of the State … OOvertime pay at state agencies jumped for the sixth straight year to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-pay-rose-record-716-million-last-yearDiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… of nearly $45.2 billion were $23.3 million higher than the latest projections included in the mid-year update to the … All Funds spending was $308.7 million lower than the latest projections, and $603.3 million higher than initial … of $7.5 billion, which was $406.2 million higher than the latest projections from the Mid-Year Update and nearly $2.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… County District Attorney James Ritts. "This fire official bet she wouldn't be caught as she gambled away public money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… passwords without the computer user’s knowledge, deleting files and making systems inaccessible or inoperable. Computer … into Windows operating systems to automatically “play” files stored on devices when connected to computers. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced today. The defendant, Bernadette … offenders accountable,” said Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn . Russell’s grandmother, Lorraine Stenclik, … Thomas P DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J Flynn announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Woman Arrested for Stealing Deceased Sister's Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez today announced … in Brooklyn for nearly $8,000 issued by the New York State and Local Retirement System to her deceased sister, Linda … continued partnership in safeguarding the New York State and Local Retirement System.” “Stealing from the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-woman-arrested-stealing-deceased-sisters-pension-checksPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Not all authorities have complied with reporting requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… and the New York State Police that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his personal business as … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftWho to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… When you use enhanced reporting, you not only report data on employees who are enrolled NYSLRS members, you also report data for: Employees who are eligible for membership, … you considerable time and effort in the future. Employers report data for retirees so we can monitor their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportDiNapoli Releases December State Cash Report
… the final quarter of the fiscal year.” Through December, All Funds receipts totaled $111.2 billion, a decline of … because of higher than anticipated federal receipts. All Funds spending totaled just under $110 billion through … The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-releases-december-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 2198
… shows the components of the Federal, Social Security, and Medicare Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution: The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2198-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 2308
… shows the components of the Federal, Social Security, and Medicare Taxable Gross amounts. W-2 Distribution: The agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2308-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024Medicaid Program – Overpayments of Ambulatory Patient Group Claims
… For example, Medicaid paid a provider $149 for a clinic visit that was billed under one particular rate code. … Department of Health: Medicaid Payments for Excessive Dental Services (2009-S-46) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/20/medicaid-program-overpayments-ambulatory-patient-group-claimsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. Background New York State's … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/05/07/selected-employee-travel-expensesCapital Planning
… transportation in Erie and Niagara counties in New York State. NFTA businesses include a bus, light rail, and … (19 percent) originally costing $184 million were not in a state of good repair, including: buses and light rail cars; … changes. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Canal Corporation: Infrastructure Inspection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/01/capital-planningSecurity and Effectiveness of the Department of Labor’s Unemployment Insurance System
… services to the State and its governmental agencies. ITS’ Enterprise Operations group oversees systems operations and service management, and the Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO) is responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-department-labors-unemployment-insurance-system