27.1(a) The State agrees to provide for the uniform administration of the procedure for reimbursement to employees for personal property damage or destruction as provided for by Subdivisions 12 and 12-c of Section 8 of the State Finance Law.
(b) The State agrees to provide for payments of up to that amount stated in Section 115, Subparagraph 3 of the State Finance Law out of local funds at the institution level as limited by Subdivision 12 of Section 8 of the State Finance Law.
(c) Allowances shall be based upon the reasonable value of the property involved and payment shall be made against a satisfactory release.
27.2 The State shall appropriate $17,000 in each year of this Agreement to be administered by the Comptroller, to reimburse employees for personal property damage or destruction not covered by the provisions of Subdivision 12 of Section 8 of the State Finance Law subject to the following:
(a) When investigation of a reported incident by the department or agency substantiates an employee’s claim for reimbursement for personal property damage or destruction, incurred in the actual performance of work, where the employee was not negligent, the employee’s claim shall be expedited in accordance with procedures established by the Comptroller and approved by the Division of the Budget. The procedures shall include the authority to adjust amounts of reimbursement. The maximum claim will be $350.
(b) Where practicable, upon request of the employee, and subject to availability of funds, the department or agency may make payment up to that amount stated in Section 115, Subparagraph 3 of the State Finance Law out of local funds, pursuant to Comptroller regulations.
27.3 Disputes regarding final disposition of claims under this Article shall not be arbitrable. The employee’s recourse shall be the Court of Claims.