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The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… that your survivors will receive a death benefit if you die before retiring. Your survivors may be eligible even … with your retirement system. NYSLRS members, you can sign in to Retirement Online to view or update your … and Your Benefits page . (Return to Top) Where can I get more information? Your employer’s benefits administrator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… perform the duties of your position, it will be important for you to learn about the benefits you could receive and how to apply for those benefits. This booklet describes how to file for a disability retirement benefit and the steps we take to … How NYSLRS members should file for a disability retirement benefit and the steps we take to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirementLife Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… as a NYSLRS member if you leave public employment or go on an extended leave of absence. I encourage you to take the … your next steps for your NYSLRS membership depend on your years of service and whether you are vested. Being … vested, you must submit your request while you are still on the payroll of a participating employer. If there is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentBecoming 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-employerMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… under Section 414(h) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Federal income tax on these contributions is deferred … Benefits) On or after October 1, 2013, in accordance with IRC Section 414(h), the 3 percent contributions (for Tier 3 … for these PFRS members were deducted after taxes. IRC Section 414(h) does not apply to PFRS contributions made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsMandatory vs. Optional Membership
… compulsory for optional members, once you join, you can only terminate membership by terminating your public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/mandatory-vs-optional-membershipAnnual Statement
… not receive a printed Statement in the mail.) Changes to Your Statement Beginning with Statements for 2025, you … by State law. For information about COLA eligibility and how it’s calculated, visit our Cost-of-Living Adjustment page . Escalation An annual change to your pension based on the cost-of-living index and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/annual-statementWebinars
… webinars and view past webinars ondemand presented by the Academy for New York States Local Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/webinarsMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26-response.pdfOpen Educational Resources (2023-N-4)
To determine whether the City University of New York is using Open Educational Resources (OER) funds to establish, sustain, and enhance new and ongoing OER initiatives at its colleges to help defray textbook costs for students, and whether the OER initiatives adequately engaged faculty in ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23n4.pdfCybersecurity Risk Mitigation – Part 2
This webinar will build on the lessons learned about the risk management process in Part 1 of this series, and discuss possible vulnerabilities in information systems, threats that attackers may use to exploit those vulnerabilities, and internal and security controls that can be implemented to help.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-risk-mitigation-101624.pdfCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfFare Evasion
To determine whether New York City Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Bus Company reported accurate estimates of revenue losses from fare evasion to the MTA Board of Directors , and whether the MTA has taken action through the Fare Enforcement and Worker Safety Program to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s7.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and useful.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65-response.pdfWaiting for Special Education - June 2008
Each year in New York City, more than 100,000 public and private school children between the ages of 5 and 21 are referred to the NYC Department of Education.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2009.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdfAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (2019-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to the Medicaid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s43-response.pdfTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
Determine whether the Town of Webb Union Free School District (District) Board (Board) and District officials adopted realistic budgets and properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/webb-2022-53.pdf