The Plan differs from other defined contribution retirement plans (like a 401(k) or 403(b)), because it is designed and managed with public employees in mind. The New York State Deferred Compensation Board establishes and administers the Plan policies.
The New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) allows eligible New York City employees a way to save for retirement through convenient payroll deductions. This plan is administered by The Office of Labor Relations (OLR).
You may keep your contributions in the Plan and continue to build savings for retirement. However, you may withdraw your contributions if you: Have a Plan account balance of less than $5,000, exclusive of any assets you may have in a rollover account, AND. Have not contributed to the Plan in the last two years, AND.
Overseen by the New York State Deferred Compensation Board, the Plan is managed by a professional staff located in Albany, NY. The primary function of the Board office is to provide centralized oversight of all the Plan's operations and manage the Plan to a Board-approved annual administration budget.
The Plan offers you an opportunity to defer the payment of Federal and New York State income taxes on your Plan account until as late as April 1 of the year following the year you reach age 73 or as long as you're still working for the State or a participating local government employer, whichever is later.
You can: Call the HELPLINE at 1-800-422-8463 and an Account Executive will help you.
The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a state-sponsored employee benefit for state employees and employees of participating employers. Available 24 hours a day. Personalized assistance is available 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, except holidays.
You can't borrow from an IRA, and early withdrawals could incur taxes and penalties.