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The Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Management / Confidential Employees
… ensures that your survivors will receive a death benefit if you die before retiring. Your survivors may be eligible … your retirement system, up to $50,000, if that payment does not equal your annual salary. If you do not qualify for … revoked when a divorce, annulment or judicial separation becomes final, unless the terms of a Domestic Relations Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-management-confidential-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-123
… be submitted only for “F,” “J,” “M” or “Q” Type 1 (one) visa holders. Agencies should no longer report unqualified … is in the U.S. temporarily on an "F," "J," "M" or "Q" visa. If the student has all required paperwork (i.e. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of … Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our audit period was … of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called in to New York City’s 311 system. According to the World Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsOpinion 92-34
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … the Justice Court Fund in the State Comptroller's Office. You have inquired with respect to the mandatory parking … or a court result in a finding of liability, or conviction for the violation of any statute, local law, ordinance or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Member Contributions
… (up to a certain limit) . Example: New Employee: You hired John Smith, who joined NYSLRS with a date of membership of June 1, 2023 (John is in Tier 6). At enrollment, you provided NYSLRS with a … contribution rates for the next State fiscal year, John’s contribution rate was still based on the projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… the law’s requirements. This is the second state agency my auditors have found that is failing to meet their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawProtect Yourself from Scams
… or delete the message if you feel like something is off. It’s the easiest way to avoid accidentally giving away … Using AI, scammers can personalize phishing emails, making it harder to recognize a fraudulent communication. AI may … account information and conduct business with NYSLRS. And it’s safe to use—it has the same security safeguards used for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/protect-yourself-scamsLife Changes: How Do I Prepare to Retire?
Essential information to help NYSLRS members understand their options as they plan for financial security in retirement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1709-prepare-to-retire.pdfReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… State’s Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, … States Abandoned Property Law requires certain entities to transfer abandoned money or securities to the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reportersDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting Friday to repeatedly pilfering village coffers to pay for white water rafting and dating through Match.com, … expenses and went as far as stealing from taxpayers to pay for white water rafting and Match.com,” DiNapoli said. “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… Purpose To determine whether the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) is properly billing, … selected legislatively mandated penalties. Background The Workers' Compensation Law allows health care providers, which … entities. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Workers' Compensation Board: Workers' Compensation Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesDiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues
… legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem … Services and Supports (OASAS) from 2021 to 2022. “Gaming has significantly expanded in the state in the last … mobile sports betting, particularly on young New Yorkers.” Gaming Revenues From SFY 2011-12 to 2022-23, state revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mobile-sports-betting-adds-state-revenue-calls-problem-gambling-hotline-rise-gamingDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … “Kendra’s Law was enacted to ensure that those with severe mental illness get treatment to prevent them harming … of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of them. You can be confident that when you are ready to retire, your … those who are or will be vested, and should be used only if you plan to leave (or have already left) public employment … and over who aren’t receiving Social Security benefits and do not yet have an online account. You can view your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementOverview – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… in a time-keeping system that either shows hours worked or tracks accruals used and confirms that full hours were … Questions section. If not, you can use our help desk form and select “Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/overviewDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (2017-S-55) 90-Day Response
To determine if the Department of State is fully implementing the enforcement and collection provisions of New York’s Do Not Call Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s55-response.pdfDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in oil sands companies that have not demonstrated that they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State … The New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund will restrict …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… requirements? There is no need to enroll — your beneficiary is eligible to receive this benefit if, at the … and prior to the effective date of your retirement, your beneficiary may still be eligible to collect a benefit. Note … your retirement system. (Return to Top) How much will my beneficiary receive? The amount of the benefit varies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesCalendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time For a FSMS Score in All Three Years, 2012 through 2014
Calendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time For a FSMS Score in All Three Years, 2012 through 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/persistentnonfilingmunis.pdfDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… Authority (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must … monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in the PSC’s efforts to help the state meet the Climate … Authority NYSERDA have taken considerable steps in planning for New York States transition to renewable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goals