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Establishing the Standard Work Day – Enhanced Reporting
The standard work day SWD represents the amount of time per day a fulltime employee is required to work NYSLRS employers use the SWD to calculate the days an employee worked and earned service credit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/establishing-standard-work-dayAbout the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… When does the governing board adopt a Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution for Elected and Appointed Officials … The elected members of the board of supervisors in our county receive compensation from us, but they get paid by the … these amounts, the member must either: Keep track of the time spent on each individual call, case, meeting, etc. and …
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
… The majority of people who work for and provide services to the State or participating employers are considered public employees. … and 315.3 of regulations , which were effective on April 1, 2008, identify factors that could indicate an individual …
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
… 2.1 percent of your FAS for each year of service credit. The benefit is reduced by 50 percent of your primary Social Security benefit. Example: Retiring with 18 years of credited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/retirement-age-62-less-20-years-serviceOut-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… of out-of-state Orders with a New York court prior to submission. In lieu of registration, NYSLRS will accept an out-of-state Order if a notarized Consent to New York Jurisdiction and Release form (RS6452) is executed by the member consenting to the laws of New York State. The Consent to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-ordersLump Sum Payments – Legacy Reporting
… include a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days in the calculation of a three-year final average salary. … the calculation of a retirement benefit. Report up to 30 days of unused vacation paid at retirement or termination for … Tiers 1 and 2 Tiers 3 and 4 Tiers 5 and 6 Buy Back Not reportable Not reportable Not reportable Settlement Agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/lump-sum-paymentsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – Article 14 Benefits
… benefit, you should file the Withdrawal Application (RS5014) no earlier than 15 days after you leave public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipLoans – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS , unless the DRO on file specifically prohibits loans. If the member has an outstanding loan balance at … pension calculated without reference to any outstanding loans, the ex-spouse’s share will also be reduced. NYSLRS cannot apply a hypothetical loan reduction based on loans existing at the time of commencement of the divorce …
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
… 4 percent of your FAS for each year of service (or prorated portion thereof) beyond 20 years. Your total benefit … … 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
… Online to fill out the Statement of Accrued Payments and Leave Credits Form (RS6221) after a member has filed for … of most tiers and plans, a lump sum payment for up to 30 unused vacation days can be included in the pension … of retirement) Retroactive Pay (for active members) Unused Sick Leave Vacation (at termination or retirement) Workers’ …
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
… can review your named beneficiary by clicking “View and Update My Beneficiaries.” If you need to update your option … ordinary death benefit you had before you retired and how long you have been retired. First year of retirement: 50 … for this benefit. Your beneficiaries for this benefit do not have to be the same as your pension payment option …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/death-benefitsCredit for Previous or Military Service – Article 14 Benefits
… able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It is very important that you claim all … of your military service. To determine your eligibility and the cost, if any, please send us a copy of your … & Employer Services Bureau. For reinstatement to Tier 1 or Tier 2, you must send us a completed Application to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Police and Fire Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … service may be recredited and your date of membership and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of membership does … our Member & Employer Services Bureau. … Police and Fire Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 Article 11 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/credit-previous-or-military-serviceCredit for Previous or Military Service – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… service is any period of time you received salary from a participating employer before that employer elected to … your eligibility and the cost, if any, please send us a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from … System, or another public retirement system in New York State, your service may be recredited and your date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/credit-previous-or-military-serviceThe Age 60 Plan – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… Eligibility As a Tier 1 member, you will be eligible for a service retirement … you work for an employer that offers a special retirement plan, you must retire by the first day of the month following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/age-60-planCredit for Previous or Military Service – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… in the Retirement System. Service Before Your Date of Membership You may receive credit for working for a … from Active Duty (DD-214) . Service From a Previous Membership If you previously were a member of this System, or … State, your service may be recredited and your date of membership and tier restored. However, an earlier tier of …
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