All announcements

Just a friendly reminder that all of our retirement systems are still conducting meetings virtually. You can request a virtual meeting or phone consolation with your provider. Please see the instructions below regarding how to contact your provider and schedule a meeting. If you already had a meeting scheduled, the provider should have reached out to you directly to make accommodations to meet virtually. 

Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and the Supplemental Retirement Program (403(b))

As announced on May 14, 2021, I shared important information with employees working remotely regarding the transition back to in-person operations effective Tuesday, July 6, 2021. This previously announced transition was due to the expiration of the Pilot Statewide Telecommuting Program at the close of business on Friday, July 2, 2021. This program expiration date remains unchanged.

We have received notice that as a result of the interest arbitration between APSU and the State of New York health insurance rates will change starting August 5, 2021. Option transfer will be from July 1, through July 30, 2021. The 2021 Health Insurance Choices booklet, which outlines the benefits of each plan, is available here.

Employee Retirement System (ERS) will mail out member 2021 statements (through March 31, 2021) by the end of June. You can also review your statement online through Retirement Online where you can opt to have your statement emailed to you instead of receiving it through the US Postal Service.  Below are instructions on retirement online and how to change your preferences. 

As announced on April 12, 2021 by President Stanley, SUNY Oswego will return to fully in-person operations in Fall 2021. In follow up to that message, I am sharing important information with employees presently working remotely regarding the transition back to in-person operations.

Our TIAA representative, Darryl Fiasconaro, will be holding virtual meetings for April and May.  For dates and times, please see attached flyers.

Please remember that it is a good idea to meet with someone once a year to go over your retirement account.

If you are interested in scheduling an appointment please follow these instructions or call (800) 732-8353.

To sign up for TIAA:

Juneteenth 2021 Holiday

We have been advised by the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations that another day will not be designated as an observed holiday by State employees in lieu of June 19, 2021.

Full-time employees who are entitled to observe holidays, and are not scheduled to work on Saturday, June 19, will be credited with holiday compensatory time after June 19, 2021. 

Summer hours for office employees will begin effective Monday, May 17, 2021. Hours will be 8:00 am to 4:00 pm with a one-half hour lunch break.​ ​Summer hours will remain in effect through Friday, August 13, 2021. Regular office hours will resume as of Monday, August 16, 2021.

It is always a good idea to periodically review the beneficiaries for your retirement system and make necessary updates, especially if you have had any recent changes in your life. The Office of Human Resources does not have access to view or change your beneficiaries, so you will need to do that on your own.  Choosing a beneficiary for your retirement system is very important.

TIAA is offering Live Webinars during the month of May.  Please see attached flyer for topics, dates and times for TIAA's Live May Webinars. 

Please visit the HR Announcements page for the most up to date information from the Human Resources and Payroll Offices. 

Date Posted:  4/19/2021