Purpose:
The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 Increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically.
Affected Employees:
All employees in Bargaining Units 06, 18, 46, 66, 78, 79, and 98 designated Management/Confidential who meet the eligibility criteria are affected.
Background:
Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023 provides for an increase in Location Pay for employees located Downstate who are currently receiving Location Pay (Earnings Code LOC) and employees located in the counties of Dutchess, Putnam or Orange currently receiving Location Mid-Hudson Pay (Earnings Code LMH).
Effective Dates:
The increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay will be paid using the following effective dates and check dates:
| Pay Cycle/PP Type | Effective Date | Check Date |
|---|---|---|
| Administration 1 Lag | 03/28/2024 | 04/24/2024 |
| Institution 1 Lag | 04/04/2024 | 05/02/2024 |
Eligibility Criteria:
Employees in Bargaining Units 06, 18, 46, 66, 78, 79, and 98 who currently receive Earnings Code LOC or Earnings Code LMH, on or after the applicable effective dates listed above, are entitled to the increase.
| Payment (Earnings Code) | County | April 2024 Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Location Pay (LOC) | NYC, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester | $3,400 |
| Location Mid-Hudson (LMH) | Orange, Dutchess and Putnam | $1,650 |
OSC Actions:
Location Pay (Earnings Code LOC) and Location Mid-Hudson (Earnings Code LMH)
OSC will automatically insert a row to update the Additional Pay page with the effective dates listed in the chart above for the April 2024 increases for employees in Bargaining Units 06, 18, 46, 66, 78, 79, and 98 receiving Location Pay or Location Mid-Hudson Pay.
Location Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC)
| Earnings Code: | LOC |
|---|---|
| Effective Date: | 03/28/2024 (A), 04/04/2024 (I) or the date employee returns to the payroll |
| OT Eff Date: | Same as Effective Date |
| Annual Addl Earnings: | $3,400 |
| Earnings End Date: | Leave Blank |
| Goal Balance: | Leave Blank |
Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH)
| Earnings Code: | LMH |
|---|---|
| Effective Date: | 03/28/2024 (A), 04/04/2024 (I) |
| OT Eff Date: | Same as Effective Date |
| Annual Addl Earnings: | $1,650 |
| Earnings End Date: | Leave Blank |
| Goal Balance: | Leave Blank |
OSC will automatically update any eligible subsequent rows.
Agency Actions:
To pay the April 2024 Increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson Pay for Bargaining Units 06, 18, 46, 66, 78, 79, and 98 to eligible employees not processed automatically or who return from an authorized leave of absence, the agency must submit the following information on the Additional Pay page using the appropriate Earnings Code
Location Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC)
| Earnings Code: | LOC |
|---|---|
| Effective Date: | 03/28/2024 (A), 04/04/2024 (I) or the date employee returns to the payroll |
| OT Eff Date: | Same as Effective Date |
| Annual Addl Earnings: | $3,400 |
| Earnings End Date: | Leave Blank |
| Goal Balance: | Leave Blank |
Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH)
| Earnings Code: | LMH |
|---|---|
| Effective Date: | 03/28/2024 (A), 04/04/2024 (I) |
| OT Eff Date: | Same as Effective Date |
| Annual Addl Earnings: | $1,650 |
| Earnings End Date: | Leave Blank |
| Goal Balance: | Leave Blank |
Control-D Reports Available After Processing:
The following Control-D report will be available after processing of the automatic increases:
NHRP703 Mass Salary Additional Pay Report
This report identifies all employees receiving an automatic increase for Location Pay (Earnings Code LOC) and Location Mid-Hudson Pay (Earnings Code LMH). Fields on this report include EmplID, Employee Record Number, Employee Name, Earn Code, Grade, Salary Plan, Bargaining Unit, and Additional Pay Amount.
Tax Information:
The bi-weekly Location Pay (Earnings Code LOC) and Location Mid-Hudson Pay (Earnings Code LMH) payments are taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross, and are subject to all employment and income taxes.
Questions:
Questions regarding transactions may be directed to the Payroll Earnings mailbox.
Questions regarding taxes may be directed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox.