NY A07290

Grants Karen Siegel retroactive Tier IV membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System with a membership date of June 28, 1992, upgrading her from her current Tier VI status

Siegel was employed full-time at High Tor State Park from June 28, 1992 through September 6, 1993 and failed to become a retirement system member through no fault of her own when she became eligible

Requires Siegel to file an application with the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date to receive the retroactive membership

South Orangetown Central School District, Siegel's current employer, must pay all past service costs including a one-time payment of approximately $26,400 and increased annual contributions of approximately $5,300

Siegel will not receive a refund of member contributions previously made under Tier VI