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Participating ERSRI employers will find resources such as presentation materials, employer training guides, and other important information in this section.
Wage and Contribution Reporting
An at-a-glance reference guide for wage and contributions record specifications.
For rules and guidance governing retirement contributions for teacher positions.
An in-depth guide to loading wage and contribution records through the online portal.
Optional Service Credit
The Optional Service Credit (OSC) Contributions Data Collection allows the employer to report any optional service payment amount deducted from a member’s wages and remitted by the employer.
A guide to working in the OSC Data Collection portal.
Post-Retirement Employment
If your agency takes part in Post-Retirement employment, there are a number of specific reporting requirements. This guide explains how to report post-retirement employment and who is required to report their time. Click the link below to download the manual
2025 Update: Click here to learn more about the June 2025 update to R.I.G.L. 16-16-24-3 and to read the ERSRI Post Retirement 16-16-24.3 Employer Memorandum.
How-to information for reporting post-retirement employment.
Standard Good Faith Letter. This should be used if the member is not providing student instruction or will not exceed the 90-day cap.
This temporary Good Faith Letter should only be used for the period July 1, 2025 through June 26, 2026. This is specific for retired teachers providing student instruction only (retired under title 16 chapter 16); filling a vacant teacher position (teaching in the classroom) or substitute teaching (substitute teaching in the classroom), and hired with the intent of exceeding the 90-day post-retirement cap.
Information and Training
Disability Pension Process –This presentation below provides a guide to understanding the overall process, the employer’s role, and best practices for facilitating the disability process
A guide to understanding the process and best practices for Municipal Officials.
Guidance for Completing Retirement Forms (Employer) – These employer presentations provide direction on completing the forms ERSRI requires for a member at the time of retirement. Covers the Employer Certification of Retirement and Final Wages, Salary Verification for Service Credit, Verification of Retroactive Salary, and Teacher Day Count forms. Click on the applicable link below to view the presentations:
A guide to retirement forms for municipal employers.
