Employer Resources & Tutorials

Mandatory and Optional Member Handouts

Thank you for your assistance in educating your new employees about their NYSTRS membership. Kindly print these important handouts and provide them to new staff.

• For Mandatory NYSTRS Members
• For Optional NYSTRS Members

Employer Reporting Resources

The proper reporting of members’ contributions, service credit and earnings is important, since this information is used in members’ eligibility for, and calculation of, their benefits. NYSTRS’ employer reporting process depends on the accuracy and timeliness of the information employers provide provided to us. The following resources will assist you in this important role. 

• The Employer District Specific Issue Report Issue Code Reference Guide includes explanations for different types of issue codes, along with instructions for employers. 
• Reporting Tips provides helpful information on employer reporting. 
• Reporting of Earnings FAQs includes answers to many common questions on how to properly report earnings. 

Employer Tutorials