How do I make deferral changes? Fill out a Salary Reduction Agreement form available from your.Com to enroll online. The New York City Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary program that allows city employees to set aside a portion of their salary for retirement. Deferred compensation refers to money received in one year for work performed in a previous year often many years earlier. The administration of the City of New York Deferred Compensation Plan is entirely selffunded. Deferred compensation plans are designed for state and municipal workers, as well as employees of some tax-exempt organizations. NACo's Deferred Compensation Program has helped more than 1.5 million county employees and retirees save for and live comfortably in retirement.