NY A06761

Westchester County correction officers who complete 30 years of service become eligible for a retirement allowance equal to 60% of their final average salary, up from the current 50% benefit at 25 years

The enhanced benefit applies to members of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System employed by Westchester County as correction officers

Westchester County bears all past service costs, estimated at $5.85 million as a one-time payment, with the option to amortize over 10 years at $747,000 annually

Annual contributions from Westchester County increase by approximately $549,000 starting fiscal year 2026, expected to average 0.5% of salary annually thereafter

Applies to all members retiring on or after the effective date, based on 824 affected correction officers with combined annual salaries of approximately $96.2 million