Bill > A07521

This bill provides Raymond Ruckel, currently a Tier VI member of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, with a retroactive Tier IV membership status, dating back to August 1, 1990, when he was first employed by Clarkstown Central School District. Specifically, the bill allows Ruckel to apply to the state comptroller within one year of the act's effective date to have his retirement system membership officially backdated. The bill stipulates that Clarkstown Central School District will bear all past service costs associated with this change, which are estimated at approximately $65,100, and no member contributions will be refunded to Ruckel. Additionally, the fiscal note indicates that Rockland County, where Ruckel is currently employed, will see an increase of about $8,000 in annual contributions for the fiscal year ending March 2026, with future costs varying based on changes in billing rates and salary. The provision is being made because Ruckel did not become a retirement system member in 1990 when he was first eligible, through no fault of his own, and will now be granted all the rights and benefits of a Tier IV member.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7521