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About the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
Elected and Appointed Officials Get answers about the standard work day and reporting resolution RS2417A that participating NYSLRS employers must adopt
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionPublic Officers – Membership and Enrollment
Public officers elected or appointed to government positions are eligible to join NYSLRS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/public-officersContractors or Consultants – Membership and Enrollment
… of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public … NYSLRS Pension Integrity Bureau 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-0001 In addition to the completed certification … earnings, and contributions must be included on your retirement monthly report. Contractors and consultants should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/contractors-or-consultantsRetirement at Age 62 With Less Than 20 Years of Service – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-age-62-less-20-years-serviceOut-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders OutofState Orders
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-ordersLump Sum Payments – Legacy Reporting
NYSLRS employers report information about employees through Retirement Online including their earnings the number of days they worked and more
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipLoans – Divorce and Your Benefits
… taking into consideration the member’s age at retirement and whether they retired under a service or disability … reduced. NYSLRS cannot apply a hypothetical loan reduction based on loans existing at the time of commencement of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/loansOverview – World Trade Center Presumption
Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue recovery or cleanup efforts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/overviewEarly Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/early-retirementLump Sum Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… out the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave Credits Form (RS6221) after a member has filed for retirement. Visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
The state Department of Environmental Conservation DEC is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are recycled as required by law to protect the environment and public safety according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDeath Benefits
NYSLRS retirees who die may leave their survivors a lifetime pension benefit a postretirement death benefit or a survivors benefit for state employees
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsMember Contributions
Most NYSLRS members are required to contribute a certain percentage of their earnings based on their tier and plan
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/member-contributionsCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
Article 14 information for PFRS Tier 3 members Covers pension disability and death benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Police and Fire Plan
Police and Fire Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Sections 375b and 375c Credit for Previous or Military Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
NonContributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 members under Section 375e Credit for Previous or Military Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/credit-previous-or-military-serviceThe Age 60 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… benefit when you reach age 60 and have five or more years of credited service. If you are a Tier 2, 3, 5 or 6 member with five or more years of credited service, you may choose to retire with a full benefit at age 62 or between the ages of 60 and 62 with a reduced benefit. 1 Regardless of tier, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-60-planCredit for Previous or Military Service – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
Basic Plan with Increased TakeHome Pay for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 Sections 370a 371a and 375 Credit for Previous or Military Service
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – 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 Credit for Previous or Military Se
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/credit-previous-or-military-service