New York Laws
Article 125-A - Board of Higher Education Optional Retirement Program
6255 - City Not Liable for Payment of Benefits.

ยง 6255. City not liable for payment of benefits. Neither the city nor
the board shall be a party to any contract purchased in whole or in part
with contributions made under the optional retirement program
established and administered pursuant to this article. No retirement,
death, or other benefits shall be payable by the city or by the board
under such optional retirement program. Such benefits shall be paid to
electing employees or their beneficiaries by the designated insurer or
insurers in accordance with the terms of their contracts.