Announcements

The Office of Human Resources would like to remind all New York State employees who contributed to a "Flex Spending Account" (FSA) in 2022, that the plan year ends on December 31, but you still have 90 days from this date to send in documentation of qualifying expenses you incurred during the plan year. So, you have until March 31, 2023 to submit claims for services rendered from January 1 through December 31 of the preceding year.

This is a reminder that ERS will be distributing during the months of May & June the MAS which contains valuable information that can help members understand their retirement benefits and plan for the future. 

ERS will be mailing your MAS directly to your home address. Statements are provided directly to a member's home address, so it is important that ERS have the member's current contact information on file. 

Save for your future with confidence!

America Saves Week, February 27- March 3, 2023, is a great time to evaluate your saving strategy and take action to reach your future financial goals.

If you’re not currently saving, consider enrolling in a SUNY Voluntary Savings Plan.

Already enrolled and saving? Think about bumping up your contributions.

The Department of Civil Service is alerting you, at your request, that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.

When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

A new six-week course is available to help CSEA-represented NYS employees read and understand written materials. Participants who sign up for our Adult Education Basics Program – Effective Reading Skills 1 (Online) will explore techniques such as skimming, scanning, learning the roots of words, and asking meaningful questions to better understand chosen passages. Courses will be delivered via Canvas, a web-based learning management system. Canvas enables instructors to present online learning materials and assess student learning.

The Department of Civil Service has published General Information Bulletin 23-01, Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) Eligible Lists.

Four new online learning certificate programs are now available with a focus on computer training, interpersonal communication, work management, and writing skills. Earn a Certificate, Gain a Competitive Edge A certificate can prepare CSEA-represented NYS employees to advance their careers or gain extra knowledge to stay competitive in their current positions. The following certificate programs also offer an alternative to the mandatory in-person courses required for the state’s Administrative Assistant Traineeship.

Human Resources would like to announce the annual rollout of mandatory online training courses through the Thomson Reuters Compliance Learning Program. These include: Preventing Workplace Violence, Domestic Violence Prevention in the Workplace, Child Sexual Abuse Reporting & Prevention, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, HazCom/Right to Know, and Information Security Awareness.

The Department of Civil Service is alerting you, at your request, that the following examination announcements have been updated and added to our public website.

When filing your online application, please be advised that technical assistance is available Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

We are pleased to let you know that the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations (GOER) Work Life Services (WLS) will again offer virtual Spring 2023 NYS Pre-Retirement DIRECTIONS Sessions from February – June 2023. Using the WexEx platform, these live sessions will be conducted bi-weekly over 2 days using the following schedule and agenda: