NY A10411

Authorizes Suffolk County and the Village of Nissequogue to offer the optional twenty-year retirement plan under Section 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law to police officer Bridget Topping, who missed the enrollment deadline through no fault of her own.

Requires both entities to file resolutions with the state comptroller within nine months of the act's effective date, certifying that Topping's failure to enroll was not due to her own negligence.

Allows Topping to elect coverage under Sections 384-d and 384-e of the Retirement and Social Security Law by filing a request with the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date.

Makes Suffolk County responsible for all employer past service costs, which may be amortized over a ten-year period; estimated at $398,000 as a one-time cost or $50,800 annually over ten years.

Increases annual contributions by approximately $9,200 for Suffolk County and $2,100 for the Village of Nissequogue for fiscal year 2023, with costs varying in future years based on billing rates and salary changes.