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How Do You Get Your Results?
For multiple-choice exams taken on a computer, we will provide you with immediate, tentative results at the end of your test. For multiple-choice exams in paper and pencil format, we will publish your results in our online application system dashboard later.
For education and experience results, the process varies. Some education and experience tests will provide you with immediate, tentative results once you finish the exam, while others will post your results on your dashboard at a later date. Once scores are official, we post the list of all candidates who pass, ranked in order of score. Finally, we mail your official results, when the results list is established.
You can call (212) 669-1357, log into your account online, or visit our open data portal and search “civil service exams” to check the status of an exam or list. Scores remain active for up to four years.
You Passed! Now How Do You Get an Interview?
When a City agency has an opening, the list of candidates is sent to city agencies. The city agency then schedules interviews, based on candidates’ ranking by score. When your turn comes up, the agency sends a call letter, which is your formal invitation to interview.
It is important to respond to these letters, even if you need to decline the interview. If you do not respond, your name may be taken off the list of candidates, even if you passed the exam. These invitations to interview indicate detailed information about the job, including where it is located, and they tell you where the interview will take place.
What if You Disagree With Your Results?
For all multiple-choice tests, you have the opportunity to challenge the exam answer key during a protest review session. You can obtain more information about the protest review session and the process in our protest procedures. In addition, you will also be able to appeal the score for any of the tests that make up your examination.
Keep Us Informed.
Make sure to keep your contact information, name and social security number up to date so you can receive current information about your exam.
- For candidates: You can update your contact information through our online application system by logging into your account and clicking on dashboard > profile
- For City employees: Please update your contact information through our employee self-service system
- For name and social security number updates: Please complete the data correction form and submit it according to the instructions
The Deferred Compensation Plan
DCP Videos
Videos are added on a regular basis. Please check back often.
Net-Pay Calculator
This online calculator provides a comparison of your current net-pay with the amount that you would take home based on the contribution percentage that you are considering.
The Power of Compound Interest
It's not only about how much you put in, but how soon you start. That's because of the power of compound interest.
Should I Take My Money out of the Plan When I Leave City Service?
You do not need to immediately contact us or withdraw your funds upon severance from City service. This video hightlghts 5 reasons why you just might decide it’s best to leave your money in the Plan rather than take it out.
Required Minimum Distributions
When you reach a certain age, the IRS requires you start taking Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) out of your retirement accounts each year.
Learn more about when you must begin taking RMDs, how they work and more.
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Retirement is Almost Here
Head into your retirement with confidence! This video touches all the bases - pension, health coverage, union benefits, Deferred Compensation, financial wellness - and lays out a plan for this exciting, transition, so that you may enjoy a comfortable retirement.
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Differences between Pre-tax and Roth
There are two tax-advantaged ways of saving in the NYC Deferred Compensation Plan; either on a Pre-tax or Roth basis - or both! This video explains the basic differences between the two contribution types.
Preparing for Retirement
Getting ready to retire? This video will provide you with easy-to-follow instructions and all the ingredients you will need to make yourself a comfortable retirement.
The Right Blend for Your Retirement
This video explains how the NYC Deferred Compensation Plan is an excellent choice as a third stream of income to supplement a pension and social security throughout retirement.
Understanding DCP's Pre-Arranged Portfolios
The Deferred Compensation Plan makes investing easier for you by offering 12 pre-arranged portfolios. Selecting a single pre-arranged portfolio can give you a diversified portfolio professionally managed to your stages of life. This video explains how the pre-arranged portfolios work.
DCP in Lieu of FICA
Employees who are not a member of a pension system and who elect to contribute 7.5% or more to the Deferred Compensation Plan will not pay Social Security (FICA tax). Watch this video to learn more about contributing to Deferred Comp in lieu of paying FICA tax.
DCP Loans
These videos will help answer many questions you may have about how much you can borrow, how loan repayments are made, the consequences of taking a loan on your account balance over time and much more.
DCP Basics
The New York City Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) is a tax-favored retirement savings program available to New York City employees. The Plan is comprised of two programs: a 457 Plan and a 401(k) Plan and is an essential part of your retirement income.
How to Pick DCP Beneficiaries
When you enroll in DCP, you'll need to pick who receives your account if you pass away. In the event of your death, DCP accounts are distributed according to your beneficiary elections, so it's really important to consider WHO those beneficiaries should be.
Withdrawing Assets
How and when you take your money out of the Plan may be the most important decision you make as a DCP participant so be sure you have a clear understanding of your options before you begin distribution.
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Heroes in the Basement Video Series
By offering technical training to facilities personnel at City agencies, DEM has helped create a culture of energy consumption reduction. These successful building management practices, implemented by City employees who have reduced energy usage and improved operations, are documented in the “Heroes in the Basement” series.
The CUNY School of Professional Studies collaborated with DEM on this series