NY A06573

Grants Christine Fernandez retroactive membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System with Tier IV status, retroactive to September 1984 when she began part-time work at Voorheesville Public Library.

Fernandez was not offered the option to join the retirement system in 1984 and did not apply until April 2020 when hired by New York State Police, which resulted in Tier VI status instead of Tier IV.

Requires Fernandez to file an application with the retirement system within one year of the act's effective date; she will not receive a refund of any employee contributions already made.

Voorheesville Public Library must pay all past service costs associated with the retroactive membership, estimated at approximately $21,800 as a one-time payment.

The State of New York will incur approximately $8,800 in increased annual retirement contributions for fiscal year 2023-2024, with future costs varying based on billing rates and Fernandez's salary.