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Opinion 97-23
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Ambulance Corps (simultaneous membership in fire company) FIRE COMPANY -- Membership (simultaneous membership in ambulance … Whether an individual may be a member of a fire company and a volunteer ambulance corps at the same time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-23New York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… to March 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report by … of the state’s 31,262 incarcerated individuals were 50 and above in March 2021. Thirteen years earlier, just 12% of the then prison population of 62,597 were 50 and over. The share who are at least 60 years old nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1538
… regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Nationwide Helpline at 1-800-422-8463. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1538-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2017Special Accidental Death Benefit – State Police Plan
… or The wage that would have been payable to a police superior officer, if you were in the highest grade-step of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/special-accidental-death-benefitOther Bulletin No. 70
… Employees: Employees designated management or confidential in Bargaining Unit 96 who meet the eligibility criteria are … based on the April 2022 Salary Schedule (currently in effect). Effective Dates: The April 2023 SCF M/C … Eligibility Criteria: Performance Advance Employees in NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-70-april-2023-state-university-construction-fund-scfOversight of Adult Care Facilities
… time frames, including eight that DOH started between 3 and 5 years late. When we conducted site visits at 20 of … date, including one that was not issued for more than a year. The letter still not issued more than a year after the … or bathe a resident, resulting in family members having to do so. Took longer than 30 days to investigate 13 complaints, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/09/oversight-adult-care-facilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1449
… Compensation Plan for calendar year 2016. The regular yearly contribution amount for Deferred Compensation will … at $18,000. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” provision, available to employees in each of the last … to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in addition to their regular contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1449-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2016New York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… system in New York State is critically important to protecting public safety, providing incarcerated individuals with opportunities to find success upon release, and ensuring the wise use of … State’s total prison population in March 2021, compared to 12.0 percent in March 2008. This report provides updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-states-aging-prison-population-share-older-adults-keeps-risingState Agencies Bulletin No. 2295
… annual contribution amount will increase to $23,500 for calendar year 2025. An additional deferment is available to employees age … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2295-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… centers around New York state are potentially putting youth at risk, according to an audit from New York State … to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, … its Division of Juvenile Justice and Opportunities for Youth (DJJOY), including three secure facilities. Following a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… law pension reform legislation (Assembly Bill No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, … agencies to select a Contribution Status of “Contributing” and an Election Option Code of “SEO” (Standard Election … covered under Section 414-h of the Internal Revenue Code and is subject to both Federal and State withholding taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines telehealth services as “the exchange of medical … all provider and service categories are unavailable, CMS data on telehealth utilization among New York Medicaid … Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021Special Accidental Death Benefit – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… or The wage that would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer, if you were in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/special-accidental-death-benefitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1291
… employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2014. Affected Employees Employees enrolled in … for a combined maximum total contribution of $35,000 for calendar year 2014. An additional deferment is available to … employees enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1291-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2014Early 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 … exceed 50 percent of your FAS. When you turn 62, the early retirement benefit is reduced by 50 percent of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementNormal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… first of the month following the month you reach 62. With at least 22 years of service credit, you can apply for normal retirement regardless of your age. The normal retirement benefit equals 50 percent of … are eligible for partial escalation. If you retire with at least 22 years and 1 month of service credit, but less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementManagement of Capital Projects
… (MTA) Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) has a formal capital project management process that its employees and … are required to follow; and whether LIRR followed the capital project management process and was successful in … branches or terminals. The MTA must submit a five-year Capital Program to the State’s Capital Program Review Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/14/management-capital-projectsThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… have been arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud conspiracy, and aggravated identity theft. … of our citizens, but also exploiting Medicaid and our healthcare systems. The FBI will continue to work with all … have been arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcare fraud healthcare fraud conspiracy and aggravated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ringCUNY Bulletin No. CU-581
… Employees Annual and Hourly White Collar NYSNA employees in Bargaining Unit TE who meet the eligibility criteria … approved during the 6/27/2016 Board Meeting and summarized in the memorandum dated 8/4/2016 from Carmelo Batista, Jr., … Increase is effective 3/16/2017 and will be processed in Institution Pay Period 26C, paycheck date 3/30/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-581-2017-general-salary-increase-new-york-state-nursesRetiring Before Age 62 – New Career Plan for ERS Tier 2 Members
… New Career Plan information for ERS Tier 2 members covered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1509/retiring-age-62