Now Available - Video for Zoom Retiree Meeting 6-28-21
If you were not able to attend the Zoom Retiree Meeting on 6/28/21, here is the video of the meeting.
PLEASE REVIEW - DCAS REVISED COMMISSIONER’S DIRECTIVE NO. 2020-1 CONCERNING THE SAFETY PRACTICES OF PERSONNEL DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS June 29, 2021
DCAS HAS ISSUED A REVISED COMMISSIONER’S DIRECTIVE NO. 2020-1 CONCERNING THE SAFETY PRACTICES OF PERSONNEL DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS June 29, 2021. Please review, familiarize yourself with the revise policy and govern yourself accordingly.
WTC & 9-11 Victim Comp Fund Webinar Video is Now Available (Link Corrected)
On 5/19/21 UPOA held a General Membership information meeting Webinar for the WTC Health Program and WTC on 911 . If you were not able to register and attend the webinar, click here to view the webinar WTC & 9-11 Victim Comp Fund 05-19-21.
Need to pay college bills using your NY 529 account?
Will you need to withdraw money from your New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan account to pay college bills?* Avoid the rush and help ensure that fall tuition bills and other qualified higher education expenses are paid on time by requesting an online withdrawal. It's an easy way to have money sent to yourself, the beneficiary, or the eligible college or university.
Learn more about requesting a Direct Plan withdrawal.
If you have any questions, call us at 877-NYSAVES (877-697-2837) on business days from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Eastern time.
Video of General Membership Meeting 6-3-21 is Now Available
If you were not able to attend the Zoom General Membership Meeting on 6/3/21, the video is now available to review for the latest information concerning UPOA members.
Probation Officer Exam - Re-Opened For Filing Applications
The open competitive civil service exam for Probation Officer that was postpone last year re-opened for filing applications . The application period commenced on June 2, 2021 and will close on June 22, 2021.
You can file your applicant in DCAS OASys 2.0 system; click here for instructions on how to create a profile if you do not have one created. Also, when filing your application, please be sure that you click the key for final submit in order for your application to be processed.
IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO PROTEST THE SPO EXAM
THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE TAKEN THE SUPERVISING PROBATION OFFICER EXAM on May 19 2021 AND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PROTESTING THE EXAM
SEND A EMAIL TO
BY THE END OF THIS DAY !!!!
You will receive an email from DCAS inviting you to participate in a person protest review (TBA)
Don’t settle for a lesser score if you don’t have too
GOOD LUCK
What's Next Post SPO Exam - How to Protest Exam Questions and Answers
We highly encourage any and all members who do not agree with the score to take the following steps to protest the exam questions and answers. You have come too far to give up now . Here are the links to DCAS instructions on how to protest an exam:
NYCERS Comprehensive Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar
NYCERS will be hosting a Comprehensive Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar (CP-RPS) on Tuesday June 22, 2021 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Representatives from the City’s Office of Labor Relations (Deferred Compensation and Health Insurance Plans) and the Social Security Administration will be collaborating with NYCERS to offer this event.
This seminar is specifically designed for Tier 4 members enrolled in the 62/5, 55/25, and 57/5 Plans and Tier 6 members in the 63/10 Plan.
Please email Zenia Melendez by Friday, May 28, 2021 if you wish to attend and you meet the eligibility requirements below. Only those who meet the requirements will be contacted.
Tier 4 PLANS
REQUIREMENTS
62/5
Age 53 or older with 5 or more years of credited service
57/5
Age 55 or older (Date of Birth 1966 or earlier) and 5 or more years of credited service
55/25
Age 53 or older with 23 or more years of credited service
Tier 6 PLAN
REQUIREMENTS
63/10
Age 63 or older (Date of Birth 1958 or earlier) and 10 or more years of credited service