NY A10444

Authorizes Scott Hoag, a police officer with the city of Rome, to receive full service credit in the special twenty-year retirement plan under section 384-d of the retirement and social security law after failing to timely file an application through no fault of his own.

Requires the city of Rome to file a resolution with the state comptroller within six months of the act's effective date certifying that Hoag did not bar himself from participation due to negligence.

Allows Hoag to elect coverage under section 384-d by filing a request with the state comptroller within six months of the city's resolution.

Makes the city of Rome responsible for all employer past service costs, estimated at approximately $341,000 as a one-time payment, with the option to amortize over ten years at approximately $43,500 annually.

Increases the city's annual retirement contributions by approximately $12,000 for fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, with future costs varying based on billing rates and Hoag's salary.