irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $473KCONFERENCES, MEETINGS, STAFFING, PUBLICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP PROGRAMS
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Grievance & Legal Defense Representation
Provides representation and legal support to members on employment-related grievances and workplace issues.
Legislative Advocacy
Advocates before the New York State Legislature on issues affecting management and confidential employees, including salary equity, longevity payments, and sick leave accrual parity.
Member Benefits Program
Administers a portfolio of discounted services including insurance, education, home/auto, pet care, roadside assistance, and entertainment for active and retiree members.
OMCE Scholarship Program
Offers annual $1,000 scholarships to children and grandchildren of OMCE members enrolled in college.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Policy Advocacy & Research 1 activity
- Advocacy for legislative and policy changes affecting M/C employeesDevelops and monitors a member-driven legislative agenda, reviews proposed legislation, advocates before the Governor, state agencies, legislature, and courts, and collaborates with lobbyists to advance rights, compensation, and benefits for management and confidential employees in New York State. Successfully advanced bills such as A.1979 (Representation Bill) and secured salary increases and pension protections.
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Workplace and Affiliate Giving Programs 1 activity
- Funding advocacy efforts through political action committeeSupports legislative advocacy and policy initiatives through contributions from its political action committee, amplifying influence on behalf of M/C employees.
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Legal Representation for Members 1 activity
- Legal and grievance representation for membersProvides legal defense and grievance representation for members facing disciplinary actions, adverse personnel decisions, or investigations, including representation at hearings under Civil Service Law Section 75, before the Grievance Appeals Board, and during agency or Inspector General interrogations. Manages approximately 100 active cases per month.
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Membership & Sponsorship Development 1 activity
- Membership support and engagement programsConducts conferences, meetings, publications, and membership programs; hosts forums for member discussion; responds to individual inquiries; shares updates via website and virtual/in-person meetings; and implements initiatives to recruit and retain members.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Provision of member benefits and discount programsOffers a wide range of benefits and discounts to active and retired members through partnerships, including auto/home insurance (Liberty Mutual), roadside assistance (Good Sam), movie tickets (Regal Premiere), consumer goods (Buyer's Edge Inc.), solar installation (American Solar Partners), and a cost-free Working Advantage Discount Program covering travel, electronics, groceries, and entertainment.
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Union-Linked Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Scholarship and educational support programs for members' familiesOffers up to five $1,000 annual scholarships to children and grandchildren of OMCE members and provides educational guidance through the EDVANCE program, assisting with college selection, applications, and enrollment.
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Union Member Training & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Training and professional development for membersHosts annual grievance and legal defense training and supports career advancement opportunities for management and confidential employees to enhance professional skills and workplace effectiveness.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintenance of salary schedules for M/C employeesRegularly maintains and updates salary schedules for New York State management and confidential employees, with recent updates effective in 2022, 2023, and 2024 across administrative and institutional classifications.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$662K
Contributions & grants$652K99%
Program service revenue$5K1%
Investment income$4K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$611K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$408K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$295K
Cash$237K
Investments$43K
Liabilities$26K
Net assets$270K
Liquid reserves5.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEATH MORRIS | EXEC DIR | 40 | $95K |
board members · 9
- ANTHONY ROBLES — BRD MBR
- DEBRA PATERNOSTER — BRD MBR
- GARY RINALDI — BRD MBR
- GARY SOLOMON — BRD MBR
- JAN GOORSKY — BRD MBR
- MAURA McCANN — BRD MBR
- MELISSA JOHNSTON — BRD MBR
- RAEMEL PASCUAL — BRD MBR
- ROBERT HOLLANDER — BRD MBR
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- AIG Government — Underwrites the $1 million identity theft insurance offered through IdentityIQ® to OMCE members.
- American Solar Partners Partner — Provides discounted solar power system design, financing, and installation for OMCE members.
- Buyer's Edge Inc. Partner — Negotiates member discounts on major consumer purchases such as appliances, vehicles, and furniture.
- Central State University Partner — Provides affordable bachelor's degree completion options through grants and scholarships for OMCE members and their families.
- Civil Service Commission Government — OMCE appears before the Civil Service Commission to support the merit system and object to inappropriate requests affecting M/Cs.
- Department of Civil Service Government — Engages with the Department of Civil Service to address salary inequities and classification issues for M/C employees.
- Division of the Budget Government — OMCE engages with the Division of the Budget to advocate for M/C employee needs.
- Empire State University Partner — Offers OMCE members application fee waivers and scholarships for online degree programs.
- Good Sam Roadside Assistance Partner — Offers comprehensive roadside assistance coverage to OMCE members and their families.
- Grievance Appeals Board Government — OMCE represents members before the Grievance Appeals Board under Executive Order 42.
- IdentityIQ® Partner — Offers identity theft protection, credit monitoring, and insurance to OMCE members.
- Liberty Mutual Partner — Provides discounted auto, home, and pet insurance to OMCE members.
- M3 Technology Partner — Funds the OMCE scholarship program and provides voluntary benefit insurance programs.
- NYS Education Department Partner — Participates in the NYS Education Department Health & Information Fair.
- New York National Safety Council Partner — Provides online defensive driving courses to OMCE members.
- OMH Partner — Attends benefit fair hosted by OMH
- Office & Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) Local 153, AFL-CIO Partner — OMCE affiliated with OPEIU Local 153, AFL-CIO in 1999 to strengthen representation and advocacy for management and confidential employees.
- Office of Employee Relations (OER) Government — OMCE advocates for members' rights and interests in discussions with OER.
- The Capitol Pressroom Partner — Collaborated with OMCE leadership on a public podcast discussing the organization’s mission and legislative priorities.
- The Mortgage Place, Inc. Partner — Provides mortgage brokerage services and expert financing advice to OMCE members.
- Transamerica Financial Life Insurance Company Government — Underwrites the fixed premium universal life insurance program offered exclusively to OMCE members.
- Working Advantage Partner — Administers a discount program offering savings on travel, entertainment, and consumer goods for OMCE members.
- YourMembership Government — Provides association management software for OMCE operations.
- YourMembership Government — Uses YourMembership software for association management.
- YourMembership Partner — Uses YourMembership software for association management and member services.
- lobbyists Partner — Works closely with lobbyists to develop member legislative action program.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Exclusive Member Representation for Employment Equitymethodology: exclusive_representation_advocacyBy advocating exclusively for managerial and confidential employees through direct engagement with state leadership and legal institutions, the organization secures improved employment rights and benefits because this targeted representation ensures that the unique needs of this workforce are addressed in policy and compensation decisions.
- Independent Salary Determination Through Legislative Mechanismsmethodology: independent-salary-determinationBy establishing independent structures like a Salary Commission through legislative action, the organization produces fair and standardized compensation for members because it removes political discretion and institutional bias from pay-setting processes.
- Member-Led Governance to Ensure Accountabilitymethodology: member_led_governanceBy structuring governance around current and retired member participation in decision-making committees, the organization ensures that its advocacy priorities reflect the lived experience and collective interests of the workforce it represents, increasing legitimacy and alignment.