Payroll Reporting
Payroll Reporting
Each participating employer is required to certify and submit payroll information electronically at the end of each pay period, in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations, (COMAR) 22.04.01.02.
Payroll is easily reported online through our Employer Portal.
Employer Portal
The Employer Portal is our secure online application maintained by the Retirement Agency for employers to manage portal users, enroll members, report payroll information, make contributions, send secure message, and upload documents.
Each employer has designated two administrators which are responsible for maintaining users.
Payroll Requirements
When submitting payroll, please keep in mind the following:
Board Minimum Standard Hours
The minimum standard hours reported for a member cannot be less than the following as established by the SRA Board of Trustees:
Payroll Reporting under a Temporary Salary Reduction Plan
The State Retirement Agency understands that at various times in order to deal with budget constraints many of our participating governmental units have instituted furlough or temporary salary reduction plans. How you report your payroll data to the Retirement Agency is critical during the implementation of these plans so as to minimize impact on pension benefits. The information below should be used as a guide for reporting payroll under a furlough or temporary salary reduction plan.