Bill > S01739

This bill amends the civil service law to establish annual longevity payments for state employees designated as managerial or confidential who meet specific service and performance criteria. Employees who have completed 12 years of continuous service in the executive branch of state government and have a performance rating higher than "Below Minimum" will receive a $1,500 performance award. Those with 17 years of service will receive an additional $1,500 award, and employees with 22 years of service will get a third $1,500 award, effectively accumulating these payments as they reach longer service milestones. The awards are lump-sum, non-recurring payments made in April each year, with full-time employees receiving the full amount and part-time employees receiving a pro-rated share based on their employment status as of March 31st. The bill aims to recognize and reward long-serving state employees in managerial and confidential positions by providing financial incentives for their continued service and performance.

Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1739