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NY S07756

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/5/2014

Primary Sponsor

Martin Golden

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Origin

Senate

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for optional lump sum retirement payments to include sheriffs, undersheriffs, deputy sheriffs, and correction officers employed in counties that elect to participate in the program

  • Members who file for service retirement after being eligible to retire for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5+ years may receive partial lump sum payments of up to 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, or 25% respectively of their actuarially determined retirement allowance

  • Lump sum payments are not eligible for cost of living adjustments and are determined on an actuarially equivalent basis to avoid additional pension system costs

  • County election is required to offer this option to eligible employees

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to a lump sum payment at retirement; includes sheriffs, deputy sheriffs and correction officers in the group of eligible members who may elect an optional form of retirement which provides for a partial lump sum at retirement with a reduced service retirement allowance.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A9952

6/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules6/19/2014
Civil Service and Pensions6/5/2014

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