NY A08698

Authorizes Alexander D. Rusin, an Erie County Water Authority employee, to receive retroactive membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System dating back to June 2, 2008

Rusin worked as a seasonal meter service worker from June 2, 2008 to August 22, 2008 but failed to join the retirement system through no fault of his own, and must file a written request with the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date

Changes Rusin's retirement tier status from Tier 6 to Tier 4, with no refund of member contributions permitted

Erie County Water Authority will bear all past service costs, including a one-time payment of approximately $94,300 and an estimated $5,500 annual contribution increase starting fiscal year ending March 31, 2026