Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.
Impact
The bill is significant as it introduces a systematic process to ensure only eligible public employees are enrolled in the PERS. This will likely enhance the integrity of the retirement system by reducing the possibility of ineligible individuals receiving benefits designated for legitimate public employees. Additionally, the bill also establishes an audit program that must be initiated within 60 days post-enactment, aiming to continuously review PERS participants and their eligibility, particularly those before the bill's effective date.
Summary
Assembly Bill A4258 addresses the enrollment process for certain public employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Specifically, it mandates that certifying officers complete an eligibility certification checklist when enrolling officers or employees who provide professional services, such as attorneys, engineers, accountants, auditors, physicians, and architects. This checklist is intended to verify that the individual being enrolled truly qualifies as an employee and not as an independent contractor. The requirement to complete this certification will also apply to individuals who were enrolled prior to the effective date of the bill.
Contention
Notably, the bill imposes civil penalties on certifying officers and their supervisors for knowingly enrolling ineligible individuals. These penalties escalate with repeat offenses, reflecting a greater responsibility on public employers to verify the eligibility of enrolled employees thoroughly. Critics may argue that this increased oversight could lead to operational challenges for public employers, particularly if they are not adequately prepared for the newly imposed scrutiny and administrative burdens.
Same As
Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.
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Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.
Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.
Requires eligibility checklist and audit for enrollment in PERS of certain public employees who provide professional services; imposes fine on certifying officer or supervisor for ineligible enrollments.
Requires automatic enrollment of certain persons recently ineligible for Medicaid in health benefits plan; requires DHS to electronically publish certain data regarding NJ FamilyCare eligibility renewals and call center performance.
Provides for law enforcement officer benefits for certain public employees enrolled in PERS; prohibits hiring by State or county of public employees after age 35 in positions eligible for PFRS.
Provides for law enforcement officer benefits for certain public employees enrolled in PERS; prohibits hiring by State or county of public employees after age 35 in positions eligible for PFRS.
Permits purchase of service credit in SPRS for period of enrollment in military service academy and in New Jersey State Police Academy, and employment as class two special law enforcement officer.
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