GASB 101 Guidance on Compensated Absences

Posted on October 10, 2025

OSC issued an Accounting Bulletin which provides guidance on accounting and financial reporting for compensated absences as required by GASB No.101, Compensated Absences on the ST-3. The bulletin addresses the following information:

• The new framework to categorize and analyze all types of leave 

• Measuring the compensated absences liability 

• Accounting requirements for compensated absences 

• What may be included in the Employee Benefit Accrued Liability Reserve Fund