New York State retirees received two pension payments in May due to bank error; extra payment to be withdrawn by May 31.

New York State retirees received two pension payments in May due to a bank error. The New York State Comptroller's Office confirmed the issue and stated that the extra payment will be withdrawn by May 31, leaving retirees with three pension-related transactions in their accounts. The office apologized for the inconvenience and expressed gratitude for the retirees' patience.