Changes to NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO)

By Payroll Department | Jul 2, 2025

To the Downstate Community,

Please read this important update regarding NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO):

Someone attempting to obtain access to employees’ NYS Payroll Online (NYSPO) accounts created fake websites impersonating NYSPO’s Login.
Users entering “NYS Payroll Online” in search engines may have been led to the fake website rather than using the official NYSPO website (see next bullet).
To ensure your credentials remain safe – ONLY login the right way by entering the direct URL (https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/nyspo) or go to osc.ny.gov > NYS Payroll Online > Sign in.
Not using the correct site could result in your credentials being compromised.
Out of an abundance of caution, on a temporary basis, employees will only have access to view information in NYSPO and will not be able to make changes (ie, Read-Only access).
If you were notified of a change that you did not initiate or have any questions, please contact Payroll at 718-270-1139 or email payroll@downstate.edu
Updates will be provided as they become available.