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Finance Law shall be made out of local funds at the institution level.

(b) The State shall appropriate an amount not to exceed: $33,959 in 2016-

2017, $34,638 in 2017-2018, $35,331 in 2018-2019, $36,037 in 2019-
2020, and $36,758 in 2020-2021 to be administered by the Comptroller, to

reimburse employees for personal property damage or destruction not
covered by the provisions of subdivision 12 of Section 8 of the State

Finance Law, subject to the following:
(1) When investigation of a reported incident by the department or agency

substantiates an employee’s claim for reimbursement for personal property
damage or destruction, incurred in the actual performance of work, where

the employee was not negligent, the employee’s claim shall be expedited
in accordance with procedures established by the Comptroller and

approved by the Division of the Budget. The procedures shall include the
authority to adjust amounts of reimbursement. The maximum claim

reimbursement shall be $350.
(2) Where practicable, upon request of the employee, and subject to

availability of funds, the department or agency may make payment up to
that amount stated in Section 115, Subparagraph 3 of the State Finance

Law out of local funds, pursuant to Comptroller regulations.
(3) Disputes regarding final disposition of claims pursued under this

provision shall not be arbitrable. The employee’s recourse shall be the
Court of Claims.

Article 44

Seniority

§44.1 Unless otherwise stated, seniority as used in this Agreement shall
be the length of State service without a break in service of more than two
years (unless on approved leave). Any absence that exceeds one (1) year

will result in that portion that exceeds one (1) year being deducted from the

length of service for seniority purposes except for approved military leave
of up to four years.

Part-time service shall be credited on a prorated basis for seniority
purposes.

Employees are to be advised of their seniority date upon request.
§44.2 Appointments and promotions to vacant positions in the non-

competitive service or assignment of employees to work locations and

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