SAP News

State Aid Planning Fall Workshop Update  Last call for registrations for Syracuse and Newburgh as those two workshops will be next week. There is a change to the workshop location for Utica and it is noted on the flyer below. We will present at the OHM County Business...

The State Comptroller announced employer contribution rates for NYLRS for State Fiscal Year 2026/27. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 16.5% to 17.6% of payroll for the ERS.

As a reminder, as part of the State Aid Planning Service, districts and BOCES can attend our in-person workshops at no additional cost. Registration is required to attend and we ask that you register in our google form so we can ensure we have adequate seating and...

As a reminder, as part of the State Aid Planning Service, districts and BOCES can attend our in-person workshops at no additional cost. Registration is required to attend and we ask that you register on our google form so we can ensure we have adequate seating and...

State Aid Planning has recently hired Gavin Barker to serve in our Operations Associate position. Gavin will serve as the frontline to our service by answering our phone, initiating cross-contracts and helping support the planners. Gavin’s email address is...

SED recently sent letters to the Superintendents dated August 22nd informing them of their payment that they should have received August 29th. This revenue should be recorded in A3289 per guidance posted on SED’s Latest News dated 7/24/25. If you have any questions,...

Topics: Review of Excess Cost Aid Submissions and Tips for Maximizing Aid  Use the Coffee Talk link at the top of our website. CTLE/CPE Registration CPE Attendance Form PowerPoint

Our Claim Forms Guidebook is now available on our website. Please reference this memo to see what changes were made for the 2025-26 Claim Year. The statutory deadline for submissions is today, September 2nd. Claim Forms Resources: Tips for Preparing the ST-3 Tips for...

District SA-132 (Bonds & Refunding Bonds) and SA-135 (BANS) Borrowing Forms  As a reminder, please submit your completed SA-132 (Bonds and Refunding Bonds) and SA-135 (BANS Borrowing Forms) forms. SA-132 and SA-135 are due by September 1st. Send your district...

Each school district that issued debt for bus purchases in 24-25 needs to report the debt terms by September 1st on Schedule F6-Bus Amortization in SAMS. Additional information on the calculation is available on SED’s website.