New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10565

Introduced
3/13/26  

Caption

Directs the chair of the board of trustees of the city university of New York shall conduct an audit of such university's participation in retirement systems and issue a report thereon.

Impact

The enforcement of A10565 is expected to initiate significant changes at CUNY by establishing a structured approach to the management of retirement plan enrollments. This analysis should enable CUNY to recognize any shortcomings in its compliance with retirement system regulations, thereby improving employee welfare through better retirement planning and contributions. Furthermore, a public database documenting audit findings and lapses will foster greater transparency, allowing stakeholders to monitor the effectiveness of the retirement system management.

Summary

A10565 aims to enhance oversight and transparency regarding the City University of New York's (CUNY) participation in retirement systems. The bill mandates the chair of the board of trustees at CUNY to conduct a comprehensive audit of the university's retirement system involvement from 1998 to the present. This audit will cover various aspects such as enrollment processes, management strategies, and employee payroll deductions, particularly focusing on identifying any lapses in these areas.

Reporting

Annual reporting is a crucial aspect of this bill. After the initial audit, the trustees will be obligated to publish an annual report by February 1st of each year, detailing the audit's findings, activities undertaken to correct any identified deficiencies, and future recommendations for improvements. This accountability measure is intended to ensure ongoing compliance and responsiveness to issues as they arise in CUNY's management of retirement systems.

Contention

Despite its objectives, A10565 may face contention primarily from conversations surrounding the management of public university resources and how these audits may impact operational practices. Critics might argue that the additional scrutiny could lead to administrative burden and distract from educational priorities. Moreover, there might be concerns raised about data privacy regarding the individual employee identifier system described in the bill, as it mandates the disclosure of sensitive employee information related to their retirement contributions.

Companion Bills

NY S09252

Same As Directs the chair of the board of trustees of the city university of New York shall conduct an audit of such university's participation in retirement systems and issue a report thereon.

Previously Filed As

NY S09252

Directs the chair of the board of trustees of the city university of New York shall conduct an audit of such university's participation in retirement systems and issue a report thereon.

NY S07367

Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.

NY A04679

Grants volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians academic credit at state operated institutions of the state university of New York and the senior colleges of the city university of New York to the extent of three academic credits per year, and 6 credits in the aggregate; provides that no fee, tuition or other charge shall be assessed against a volunteer firefighter or emergency medical technician who qualifies for such credit; directs the board of trustees of the state university and the city university of New York to adopt necessary procedures.

NY A08733

Directs the state board of regents to develop or adopt financial literacy learning standards for students in grades four through eight; provides that all public, charter, and nonpublic high schools shall offer and students at such schools shall successfully complete a course in financial literacy; directs the trustees of the state university of New York, in consultation with faculty, student representatives and subject matter experts, to develop a comprehensive financial literacy course; directs the trustees of the city university of New York, in consultation with faculty, student representatives and subject matter experts, to develop a comprehensive financial literacy course.

NY A06001

Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".

NY S07784

Requires that the state university of New York's board of trustees and the city university of New York's board of trustees shall each adopt a policy requiring all state university of New York, city university of New York, college, and community college campuses that offer membership programs to the general public for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities, to permit disabled veterans to obtain a membership for the use of fitness and aquatic facilities upon the same terms and conditions as apply to the general public, but without payment of any fees or other charges, or at a discounted rate; defines "disabled veteran".

NY S04557

Directs the city of New York to conduct an analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues in southeast Queens.

NY A07992

Directs the city of New York to conduct an analysis of stormwater and groundwater issues in southeast Queens.

NY A07927

Requires the state university of New York and the city university of New York to examine and conduct a study on the availability of campus services, programs and resources for veteran students.

NY S02047

Relates to the term "reportable business relationship" as it relates to certain employees of the state university of New York and the city university of New York.

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