Mandatory Ethics Training
by Department of Human Resources - January 6 , 2026
The new year means the state’s mandatory annual Ethics Training is once again required for all state-paid employees.
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Newly Scheduled Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP)
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025
We are pleased to announce the newly scheduled Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offerings for PEF-Represented and Management/Confidential (M/C) employees.
Tags: Human Resources
NYS Flex Spending Account (FSA) 2026 Open Enrollment
by Office of Communications & Marketing - December 3 , 2025
The Office of Employee Relations (OER) has announced that the 2026 Open Enrollment Period for the New York State Flex Spending Account (FSA) Program runs from November 1, 2025 to 11:59 PM (EST) December 08, 2025.
Tags: Human Resources
Let’s Build a More Inclusive Workplace Together
by Department of Human Resources - November 17 , 2025
At SUNY Downstate, inclusion and accessibility are at the heart of who we are. We’re excited to share highlights from the new Executive Order 31 (EO 31) training — an important step in making our university a model employer for individuals with...
Mandatory Annual HR Trainings
by Department of Human Resources - August 27 , 2025
As a publicly funded institution, SUNY Downstate requires all state-paid employees to complete several mandatory HR trainings each year, in addition to any department-specific trainings.
Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (COELIG) FAQs
by Department of Human Resources - August 1 , 2025
COELIG has released a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to provide answers to common questions state officers and employees may have when navigating the gift laws, outside activities and post-employment restrictions. Please review the attached...
New mandatory training for all HealthStream explainer
by Department of Human Resources - July 24 , 2025
To maintain our good standing as a publicly-funded institution, SUNY Downstate requires all state-paid employees to take a variety of mandatory HR trainings each year, in addition to each department’s role-specific trainings.