Comptroller reviewing some longevity payments
April 24, 2025 — The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) advises PEF that there were challenges in calculating years of qualifying service for the 2025 performance awards (longevities) for...
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Performance advances coming this month
Payment of the October 2024 contractual performance advances (increments) will be included in paychecks dated October 23 (Administration) and October 31 (Institution), according to Payroll Bulletin 2269 from the...
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New NY dental insurer: What we know as of June 14, 2024
PEF led a multi-year, multi-union campaign advocating for the State to change its dental insurer. Our main objective was finding a plan that provides you with a more robust provider...
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Second dental stipend expected be paid this month
The $400 dental stipend for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, negotiated as part of the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement, is expected to be in checks dated May 22 (Administration) and May 30...
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First-ever Higher Education Differential rewards PEF members for their unique titles
The Higher Education Differential is a new benefit that PEF negotiated in the 2023-2026 PS&T Contract. Members who met the initial late March proof-of-eligibility deadline received the money on April...
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Performance awards (lump sum longevity payments) to be paid in April 2024
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has released Payroll Bulletin 2211 providing for payment of the April 2024 Performance Awards (also known as Lump Sum Longevity Payments) for...
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First $400 dental stipend to be paid next month
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has released Payroll Bulletin 2204 providing information about the payment of the 2023 $400 dental stipend secured by the 2023-2026 PEF/State Agreement....
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The PEF $600 Higher Education Differential is coming soon!
The Office of the State Comptroller is out with news that PEF members have been waiting for: The $600 Higher Education Differential that PEF negotiated in your current contract with...
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PEF contract provides grant program to improve work life
February 20, 2024 — Through Article 14 of the PS&T contract, PEF divisions can apply for a grant of up to $1,250 per year for certain kitchen appliances to...
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