The document discusses employee compensation spending by the state of New York, which is projected to grow 23% between fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2012-2013. It notes pensions, health insurance, and salaries/wages as the main cost drivers. It also lists several unusual features of New York's public pension and health insurance systems compared to other states, such as lower retirement ages and the state paying a large portion of retiree health premiums.