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Opinion 88-20
… intent of Article III, §17. Your inquiry expressed concern about whether the relocation of the family court would also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20Applying for Benefits – Regional State Park Police Plan
… the appropriate application form with the Office of the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Forms are available … at one of our consultation sites throughout New York State. Filing With the Office of the State Comptroller Many retirement benefit applications and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/applying-benefitsComparison of PFRS Benefits
… Below is a comparison of Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) benefits by tier. Tier 2 Tier 3 … plan. Article 14: 3% for 25 years or until retirement, whichever is earlier. 3% until retirement unless the member’s plan limits creditable service … of key PFRS benefits including vesting contributions retirement age final average salary and benefit calculations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/comparison-pfrs-benefitsOpinion 2003-4
… of a fire district may authorize payment of a claim arising from a purchase order issued by one fire … amounts allowed". Generally, under section 176(4-a), no claim may be audited or ordered paid unless an itemized … allowance. The board may provide, by resolution, that no claim may be presented, audited or paid unless it is either …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-4Notification of Employee’s Retirement and Required Employer Actions – When Employees Retire
… payroll records, for the employment instance specified in each notification. For a full description of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retire/notification-employees-retirement-and-required-employer-actionsMandatory Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… ERS positions. They must also earn at least the New York State’s minimum wage . The date of membership is the date of … Purchase Service For members who are in a contributory retirement plan, they will be required to purchase this … credit, including interest , to avoid a reduction in their retirement benefit. Reports will need to be submitted using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/mandatory-membershipEnding Your Membership – State University Police Plan
… are five ways your membership can end: If you do not have at least five years of credited service and seven years have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/ending-your-membershipOpinion 2010-2
… opinion. PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (procedures for selling unneeded vehicles by town water district) WATER … is not required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding … 1 is required to sell vehicles that are no longer needed for district purposes pursuant to a competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-2Stay Informed – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Your retirement benefits are an important part of a solid … you and your beneficiaries achieve financial security in retirement or in the event of disability or death. Use these … understand your benefits and stay informed. Register for Retirement Online , a convenient and secure way to review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/stay-informedOpinion 2000-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund (need to establish when property sold was funded in part with Urban Development Corporation loan) REAL … into a repayment agreement with the UDC providing that, in the event of the sale of the civic center, the unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10Valhalla Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period … established purpose and transferring excess reserve funds to unrestricted fund balance, where allowed by law, or to other, necessary reserves established and maintained in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/25/valhalla-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-333About Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… it all at once or can it be saved? I have signed in to Retirement Online , and I do not have the ‘Submit Resolution for Official’ link on my Retirement Online Account Homepage. What do I do? What if I … and certify it all at once or can it be saved? In Retirement Online , you add information from the Resolution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-filing-resolutionCreditable Service – Regional State Park Police Plan
… for service retirement eligibility. Service performed in titles other than those mentioned will count toward your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/creditable-serviceOpinion 95-10
… a duty to erect a fence encircling a cemetery or burial ground in the first class described in Town Law, §291(1), … is in response to your request concerning the town board's responsibility under the provisions of section 291 of the … or endowment. Subdivision 1 also specifies the town board's duties in relation to each class of cemetery or burial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Applying for Previous or Military Service Credit – State University Police Plan
… To receive credit for previous or military service, send a written request … much information as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your … the credit and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public employment as early in your career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive Order in order to safeguard benefits for families who may lose a loved one … period was over, however, their service retirement would not be effective and their beneficiary would lose the … that the state emergency was declared, for members who have died of a COVID-related illness. The EO will enable the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisResources – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Resources for NYSLRS public employers who participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/resourcesOpinion 2005-8
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … service) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §122-b: A city may not set fees for the provision of emergency medical transport … revenue in excess of the cost of providing such services. You ask whether a city may set fees for the provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-8Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to … monthly COLA amount. For example, a retiree receiving an annual pension benefit of $24,000 (a monthly pension … of a deceased retiree receiving a lifetime benefit under an option elected by the retiree at retirement (you’ll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentPerformance of Duty Disability – Regional State Park Police Plan
… benefit if you are found permanently disabled as a result of the performance of your duties, regardless of the amount … Occurrence To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an application for a performance of duty disability … would be equal to one-half (50 percent) of your FAS, plus an annuity based on any annuity savings contributions you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/performance-duty-disability