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DiNapoli: State pension fund value drops $16B because of virus
Newsday
July 30, 2020
The state’s retirement benefits are well-funded, agreed David Friedfel, director of state studies for the independent Citizens Budget Commission. But he noted that health benefits for retirees aren’t fully funded and the state has a future liability of $65 billion, Friedfel said.“During the state’s current financial problems, the state must maintain the positive standing of the retirement system and avoid any fiscal maneuvers or payment delays that could undermine the state retirement system’s finances,” Friedfel said.
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Call for Vetoes as 'Benefit Sweeteners' Head to Governor's Desk
June 30, 2017
CBC is calling for scrutiny of 26 bills that it calls “benefit sweeteners,” enhancements of public benefits that it estimates will cost state and local governments at least $34 million by the end of fiscal year 2018.