Bill > S07848

This bill provides a special retirement plan opportunity for Bryan Jolly, a deputy sheriff employed by Tompkins County, who previously missed the deadline to participate in a 20-year retirement plan. The bill allows Jolly to elect coverage under sections 552 and 553 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, even though he was initially enrolled in a 25-year retirement plan under section 89-p. Tompkins County can choose to assume the additional cost of this plan within one year of the act's effective date by filing a resolution with the state comptroller. Jolly must file his request to participate in the 20-year plan within 18 months of the act's effective date. The county will be responsible for all past service costs associated with this change, which are estimated at approximately $69,300 and can be amortized over a five-year period. The fiscal note suggests this will result in an additional annual contribution of about $8,900 for the county, with costs varying based on Jolly's future salary changes. The bill is specifically tailored to address Jolly's unique situation and provides him an opportunity to retroactively join the more favorable 20-year retirement plan.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7848