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Frequently Asked Questions – World Trade Center Presumption
… this benefit? I retired after working at the World Trade Center site. If I develop a qualifying condition, does this … service. Would I be eligible to apply for World Trade Center accidental disability benefits? Is there a deadline … file for a reclassification of my benefit to a World Trade Center accidental disability benefit? I already retired with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/frequently-asked-questionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1981
… the pensionable overtime earnings limit for Tier 6 ERS members for calendar year 2022 is $18,233.00 . Affected Employees Tier 6 members of ERS Plan Type 87 are affected. Background In accordance with … overtime earnings limit for 2022 to $18,233.00 for Tier 6 ERS members. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1981-tier-6-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… responsible and accountable ways to maximize the benefit of this one-time settlement revenue. It provides tremendous opportunities to address a variety of needs, but it should not be used for ongoing purposes.” … or $3.3 billion, through July 31, primarily because of settlement revenues, which were approximately $2.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportOmnibus Technical Corrections
… 337 of the laws of 2016 – A.7292-A (Farrell) / S.5601-A (Golden) – Makes technical changes relating to removing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/omnibus-technical-correctionsDiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement
… today announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a … their promise to safeguard taxpayers’ money, but today Dennis Brown learned the consequences of his crimes,” … today announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve one to three years in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlementIV.3.B Miscellaneous Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… card companies. Receipts from Public Authorities 32001 PA Bond Proceeds Public Authority bond proceeds transferred … paid by the State pursuant to appropriation. 32002 PA Bond Issuance fees Fee paid upon the issuance of Debt … such as golf courses, performing arts centers, pavilion beach or docking areas etc. Such rents are collected under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3b-miscellaneous-receiptsBecoming Eligible for a Benefit – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… have accrued five years of credited service, you will be vested. This means you have earned the right to receive a … 3 and 5 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 55. Tier 6 members who are off public payroll may collect a vested retirement benefit at age 63. The amount of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/becoming-eligible-benefitDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced to Prison for Theft of Over $92K
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today that the former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Oneida County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-prison-theft-over-92kAvailable Options – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… This is the basic retirement benefit. It provides for the maximum benefit payment to you each month for the rest of your life. Under this selection, all payments … option will provide you with a reduced monthly benefit for your lifetime. At your death, the unpaid balance of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/available-optionsOpinion 2002-3
… issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Dock Districts (expansion of activities to include maintenance and operation of recreational … A town board may not expand the activities of a public dock district to include maintenance and operation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3Former Avon Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing Federal Funds
… U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer, 40, of Caledonia, NY, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District … 10 years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas M. Testani, who is handling the case, … US Attorney Trini E Ross announced today that that Joseph Geer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-avon-police-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-federal-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Atlanta, Ga Resident in Pension Fraud Case
… Schneiderman today announced the conviction and sentence of Richard L. Cook, III, 58, a resident of Atlanta, GA, for the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third … over $204,000 in state pension benefits issued to his deceased mother. As part of his guilty plea in January 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-atlanta-ga-resident-pension-fraud-caseSCAM ALERT
… Published November 27, 2024 NYSLRS is monitoring a potential cyber threat involving Retirement Online . Scammers have created a fake website, which looks … beneficiary data being compromised. You can avoid the scam by accessing Retirement Online only through the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/scam-alertNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement on three former Orange County Industrial Development Agency(IDA) officials who pled guilty … to defrauding the IDA and were ordered to pay $1.2 million in restitution: “Industrial Development Agencies exist to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaEnding Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… Once you join the Retirement System, your membership cannot end unless you: Are … employee of an employer that participates in the New York State and Local Retirement System; Have less than ten years of service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/ending-your-membershipNorwich City School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-198)
Determine whether District officials adequately managed fund balance in the general fund.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/norwich-198.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office … New Hyde Park Fire District , Town of Red Hook , Rockland County , City of Troy and the Village of Tuxedo Park . "In … effectively." Village of Corfu – Sewer Operations (Genesee County) The board routinely adopted budgets that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCredit for Military or Additional Service – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… employment. Military Service If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be eligible to purchase credit toward your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/credit-military-or-additional-service20-Year Benefit (Section 384-d) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… regardless of age. “Creditable service” is: Service as a firefighter or police officer under the 20-year plan; Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/20-year-benefit-section-384-dDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… of $38.4 billion were $14.4 million lower than projected in the most recent Financial Plan update, but more than $1.6 … than initially projected tax collections and billions in extraordinary settlement revenue,” DiNapoli said. “As the … maximize the benefits for New Yorkers. Recent improvements in the state’s financial position should not be compromised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-report