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Opinion 89-43
… discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from elective to appointive) TOWN LAW, §§174(2), 176(2-a): A fire district may change the office of fire district treasurer from an elective … set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43Town of Oyster Bay – Financial Condition and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-54)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected financial … Key Findings The Town is experiencing fiscal stress due to a deteriorating financial condition. The general fund’s … million, from $14.7 million at the end of fiscal year 2007 to a fund deficit of $10.3 million at the end of 2012. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-oyster-bay-financial-condition-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-54Regulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… possible for the hearing to proceed as scheduled. (b) A request for an adjournment by an applicant or a party other … the hearing officer. (Return to Top) §317.9 Discovery of medical records (a) Upon the request of the applicant, the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2029
… processing instructions regarding the implementation of a pilot program establishing a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible M/C employees … Overtime eligible M/C employees who work at DOCCS and have overtime earnings effective 11:00 pm on 02/09/2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2029-pilot-program-establishing-temporary-overtime-rate-overtime-eligibleLoans – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS , unless the DRO on file specifically prohibits loans. If the member has an outstanding loan balance at … pension calculated without reference to any outstanding loans, the ex-spouse’s share will also be reduced. NYSLRS cannot apply a hypothetical loan reduction based on loans existing at the time of commencement of the divorce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/loansNY State Comptroller DiNapoli: Social Media Firms Must Demonstrate They Can Protect Users
… of social media users are at risk of being exposed to fake news, hate speech and sexual harassment if these companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-social-media-firms-must-demonstrate-they-can-protect-usersDiNapoli Proposes Reforms to Bolster State's Rainy Day Reserves
… our budget.” The state’s two statutory rainy day reserve funds, the Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund (TSRF) and the … a third of their authorized levels. New York’s rainy day funds as a percentage of General Fund spending, at 2.8 … percent. For comparison’s sake, Texas’s Rainy Day reserve funds are estimated at 22.8 percent, California’s at 12.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-proposes-reforms-bolster-states-rainy-day-reservesTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Career Plan
… active service, your beneficiary will be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and … two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – New Career Plan
… by death benefit two, the greater benefit in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied … your salary. The salary is limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. If you are in service at age 61, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… by death benefit two, the greater benefit in almost all cases. Death benefit two is equal to your salary multiplied … your salary. The salary is limited by Section 130 of the Civil Service Law. If you are in service at age 61, your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… active service, your beneficiary will be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and … two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsTier 2, 3, 5 and 6 Death Benefits – Police and Fire Plan
… active service, your beneficiary will be paid the greater of the two death benefits; if you die after retirement, and … two is equal to your salary multiplied by your years of service, not to exceed three years of salary. For example, if you die after one year of service, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/tier-2-3-5-and-6-death-benefitsDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… DiNapoli. The analysis is based on data from his office’s Agency Services Monitoring Tool , which launched in November … 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool uses the performance indicators … indicators are defined by the city as necessary for an agency’s operations. Twelve agencies delivered improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – New Career Plan
… with a reduced benefit between ages 55 and 62. Tier 5 and 6 Members: You must have at least five years of service … interest earned. The contributions required of Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions. The Maximum … on file with the Office of the State Comptroller at least 15 days, but not more than 90 days, before the date on which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/eligibility-benefit-and-filingPartial Lump Sum Payment – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… 383-e or 383-f eligible for a partial lump sum payment at retirement? Yes, eligible members can choose to receive a … Have been eligible to retire with a service retirement benefit for at least one year before your date of retirement; … a disability benefit). The amount of a PLS payment is a percentage of the total actuarial value of your retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/partial-lump-sum-paymentState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… for Native American student tuition. $1.8 million with New York State Independent Living Council Inc. for development … of the Kosciuszko Bridge in Kings County. $3.3 million to National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) for design …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberAbout Benefit Reductions
… for Early Retirement Members in regular retirement plans can retire with full benefits at the age specified by their plan, or choose to retire as early as age 55 with a reduction for early retirement.* … retirement age at retirement, the less the reduction will be. It is important to know that once you retire with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/about-benefit-reductionsService Retirement Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… You may retire at any age after completing 25 years of En-Con police service, or you may qualify for a service … before having served 25 years as an En-Con police officer. The Benefit With 25 years of creditable service, your benefit … alternative regular plan would provide a greater benefit, the greater benefit will be paid. Filing The Application for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/service-retirement-benefitEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Career Plan
… Career Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members covered by Article 11 Sections 375h and 375i Eligibility the Benefit and Filin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/eligibility-benefit-and-filingMTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers
… Purpose To determine whether the MTA-NYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers performed medical examinations for NYC Transit and MTA Bus employees in … To determine whether the MTANYC Transit Medical Assessment Centers performed medical examinations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/10/mta-nyc-transit-medical-assessment-centers