Public Information
The Public Information Office (PIO) is the central office for communication at the New York State Department of Civil Service. We lead the effort to promote Department programs, communicate issues, facilitate answers and share accomplishments with the public and the media.
In addition, we also coordinate responses to inquiries under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and administer the distribution of eligible lists.
News
- Press Releases, both recent and archived, issued by the Department of Civil Service
- Department Newsletter
- Guides to reductions in force
- More veterans may qualify for exam preference
- New Reports
- City of Long Beach Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(
300KB) - City of Long Beach Merit System Component Report - Payroll Certification Administration(120KB)
- Jefferson County Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(486KB)
- City of Middletown Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(186KB)
- City of Newburgh Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(1.05MB)
- City of Oneida Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(198KB)
- City of Oswego Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(161KB)
- City of Port Jervis Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(203KB)
- City of Rome Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(180KB)
- City of Sherrill System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(267KB)
- Tompkins County Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(165KB)
- City of Yonkers Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(91KB)
- Diversity Commission report on role of affirmative action officers(5.84MB)
- Diversity in the New York State Government Workforce 2009(6.70MB)
- Career Mobility Report for 2003-2007(1.12MB)
- 2010 summary of annual reports from local civil service agencies()
- City of Long Beach Merit System Component Report - Appointment Process Administration(
- Archived Reports
Applications/Forms Used by General Public
Publications
- Publications issued by the Department of Civil Service. Topics include State careers, workers with disabilities programs, improvements to the State civil service system, as well as background on the nationally known Civil Service Mural.
Freedom of Information Law
- FAQs about the Freedom of Information Act
- Qualified Personal Service Contracts (QPSC)
- Employee Benefits Division Contracts - Public Documents
- Agency Contracts - Public Documents
- Request for Records by Email
- Email a FOIL Request to the Department of Civil Service
Civil Service Laws and Rules
New York Codes, Rules, and Regulations (NYCRR)
- The complete unofficial NYCRR is now available online.
Eligible Lists
- View New York State Eligible Lists and related information
- Additional information on eligible lists.
Contact the Public Information Office
NYS Department of Civil ServiceAlbany, NY 12239
Phone: 518- 457-9375
Fax: 518- 473-2372
Email: pio@cs.state.ny.us
Reporters and members of the media: Please call the Public Information Office at 518-457-9375.