New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems transcripts of public hearings on changes to public pension and retirement systems
Series Number
B1361
Summary
This series consists of transcripts of public hearings conducted by the commission prior to issuing reports of studies recommending changes in the state's public pension and retirement systems. The records document public reaction to the commission's recommendations and include hearing transcripts often with handwritten notes; written statements; lists of scheduled witnesses; order of testimony; letters clarifying testimony; correspondence expressing opinions; acknowledgment/transmittal letters to correspondents; notices of hearings, especially on public employee disability retirement problems; commission meeting schedules; and press clippings.
Creator
New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems meeting minutes
Series Number
B1360
Summary
The series consists of minutes of meetings of the 7-member commission from 1972 to 1990 (no meetings were held in 1991 and only letters canceling the scheduled meetings are present). The minutes were prepared during the meetings, elaborating on the proceedings and actions being taken, and documenting commission policies and decision making. From 1982 onward the records also include handwritten notes (perhaps made by acting Executive Director Astrid Horan) that provide additional information supplementing the minutes.
Creator
New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Governor Hugh L. Carey Executive Chamber news summary
Series Number
13702
Summary
Drawn from wire service news and upstate New York newspapers, the "Executive Chamber News Summary," was an internal publication designed to keep the governor, lieutenant governor, and staff informed on issues and events during the Carey administration. The publication touched on major issues and events, including crime, correctional facilities, and criminal justice; Love Canal and hazardous waste; state and federal abortion policy; gun control; race and sex discrimination; elections; government spending; and state employee salaries and pension funds.
Creator
New York (State). Governor (1975-1982 : Carey)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems final reports of commission studies
Series Number
B1359
Summary
This series consists of reports to the governor and legislature from the Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems. Included are recommendations for improvements, comments on pension-related legislation, and examples of proposed bills submitted to the legislature to implement commission recommendations. Reports typically include extensive appendices, often with tables and charts, comparing requirements or detailing benefits or costs of various plans.
Creator
New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
Governor's Committee on the State Employees' Retirement System correspondence, research, and report files
Series Number
10995
Summary
This series is the central file of correspondence, memoranda, and background materials maintained by the Committee in carrying out its studies and producing its report. The records reflect the Committee's charge to study and make recommendations concerning the State Employee's Retirement System. The Committee solicited input in meetings and correspondence from state officials, state employees, and citizens and sought comparative information from other states. In addition to correspondence, the records include benefit and statistical information, studies, draft legislation, press releases, news clippings, and reports.
Creator
New York (State). Governor's Committee on the State Employees' Retirement System
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems budget request files
Series Number
B1362
Summary
This series consists of annual budget requests and justifications submitted to the Division of the Budget by the Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems. Each request includes legal basis for funding; mission statement; commission goals and objectives; principal sources of funding and needs; summary of commission's work, pending legislation, and future projects; statistical breakdowns of staff positions, supplies, and materials and estimated travel expenses.
Creator
New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.
New York State Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems subject, correspondence, and report files
Series Number
17636
Summary
The Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems studies and makes recommendations about all aspects of public employee retirement programs including benefits, funding, cost, and administration. This series consists of subject and correspondence files; consultants' reports; and summaries of legislative activity regarding public employee pensions, copies of bills introduced, relevant memorandums, and fiscal notes from the Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems.
Creator
New York (State). Permanent Commission on Public Employee Pension and Retirement Systems
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of this material.