Building Aid Information
Contact: OMSSAMS@nysed.govLatest Building News
06-06-2025
Important Notice on Building Aid Form Submissions
06-06-2025
URGENT: IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FINAL COST REPORT SUBMISSIONS
04-11-2025
List of district & BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2025 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/05/2025. (
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01-10-2025
Projected Building Aid Impact for Final Cost Reports Received After February 15th Database File
For Chapter 97 projects in which Final Cost Reports and/or Final CSCs are not received in time for the February 15th database file, project expenses will not be included in the enacted budget for aid projections. Initial payment calculations for next year’s building aid will be impacted as these are based on the enacted budget. Aid on these building projects will be included in aid payments later in the year, starting with the June General Aid payment.
12-02-2024
Building Aid Late Final Cost Report Penalty Forgiveness
Section 9 of Part A of Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2022 amends Education Law §3602(6)(k) relating to building aid penalties due to delinquent submission of final cost reports by school districts, where such penalty was recouped by the state after July 1, 2013. The law provides the Commissioner the authority to consider these expenses as valid and eligible for aid under certain conditions. We have reviewed our records, identified relevant penalties, and will be notifying all district superintendents via email in the near future (example of the penalty email and no penalty email). If you believe the information in this notification is in error, please contact us by email.
Penalties considered by the Department to be valid for forgiveness after the last scheduled aid payment in the year in which the penalty was taken will be placed on the prior year claims list, as required by Education Law §3604(5). Funds appropriated for the prior year claims list are provided sequentially, in the order that it has been approved for payment by the commissioner. Starting with the 2021-22 enacted state budget, there has been no funding to satisfy new or existing claims on this list.
10-10-2024
The Final Building Aid Statewide Average Interest Rate based on debt incurred by districts between 7/1/23 and 6/30/24.
- Building Aid Statewide Average Interest Rate
- Interest Rate Chart for Assumed Amortizations
- Explanation of how the statewide average interest rate is calculated, including a sample calculation.
07-1-2024
Information regarding SA-139 submissions
Request for Building Project Data and Instructions Form SA-139 (
8.61 MB)
05-7-2024
Important Information Regarding Early Aid Start Request (EASR) Submissions
04-25-2024
List of district & BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2024 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/13/2024. (
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09-15-2023
Guidance on State Aid for Water Testing
Interest Rates
09-22-2017
Interest Rate Reduction on Assumed Amortizations for Building Aid Purposes
04-20-2017
Implementation of Interest Rate Reduction on Assumed Amortizations for Building Aid
Statewide Average Interest Rate
10-10-2024
The Final Building Aid Statewide Average Interest Rate based on debt incurred by districts between 7/1/23 and 6/30/24.
- Building Aid Statewide Average Interest Rate
- Interest Rate Chart for Assumed Amortizations
- Explanation of how the statewide average interest rate is calculated, including a sample calculation.
Early Aid Start Request (EASR)
05-8-2024Important Information Regarding Early Aid Start Request (EASR) Submissions
Water Testing
09-15-2023
Guidance on State Aid for Water Testing
03-01-2012
Implementation of Chapter 97 of the Laws of 2011 Regarding Building Aid for Capital Projects Approved by SED on or after July 1, 2011:
Information on major changes in Building Aid for capital projects approved by SED's Office of Facilities Planning on or after July 1, 2011 (
SA-139 Request for Building Project Data
Please be aware of the importance of a timely, complete and accurate submission of the SA-139 forms. The "SA-139 receive date" is the date the SA-139 submission is considered complete and accurate and able to be entered on our State Aid system. This date is extremely important because it can affect when aid payments begin on prospective projects. There is statutory precedent for deferral of initial aid payments on prospective projects based on the SA-139 receive date.
Information regarding SA-139 submissions
Request for Building Project Data and Instructions Form SA-139 (
06-21-2011
Information regarding Aid on Sale or Transfer of School Buildings
Aid for Security Cameras, Metal Detectors and
Safety Devices for Electronic Partitions05-11-2023
New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (NYSAFE): Impact on School District Building Aid
05-19-2011
New Maximum Cost Allowance for State Aid on the purchase and installation of security cameras beginning with 2012-13 Aid for expenses incurred JULY 1, 2011 and after.
Notice of change in claim process for State Aid on the purchase and installation of stationary metal detectors, security cameras and safety devices for electronic partitions beginning with 2009-10 aid
EXCEL (Expanding Our Children's Education and Learning)
Reminder Regarding NOT BONDING FOR THE EXCEL PORTION OF PROJECT COSTS:
State law prohibits using proceeds of DASNY bonds to finance project costs that have already been permanently financed with the proceeds of bonds .Therefore, DASNY cannot pay EXCEL funds to school districts to reimburse project costs that have already been permanently financed with bond proceeds.EXCEL Cover Sheet now on District Web Pages:
District Level EXCEL Cover sheet is now available on each District's web page. It is located under the" Important Information about Building Aid" section.Informational documents for Excel Aid:
Final Cost Report Submission for EXCEL Projects (dated May 2013)Memo sent to Superintendents regarding Changing the EXCEL amount for a project and the Total Cost Check
EXCEL Final Cost Reports, Total Cost Check and Overpayments (dated June 2009)Changing Certified EXCEL Amount (
Summary of New EXCEL Aid Information (5-07) (
Re-issue of July 2006 EXCEL Q&A Document (new information in items 6, 10 and 11)
July 2006 EXCEL Q&A Document (Informational Memo #1 From State Aid and Facilities Planning (Basic Program Information)
EXCEL Informational Memo #1 (List of each School Districts' Maximum Apportionment under EXCEL
Table of Maximum AllocationsSpreadsheet for Estimating Maximum EXCEL Amount Available for an EXCEL Eligible Project
Template for Estimating Maximum EXCEL Amount (27 KB)
Capital Exceptions Aid
Building Aid on Base Year Capital Outlay Expense for Certain Projects.
Link to information for Capital Exceptions Aid
District & BOCES Capital Construction Projects
with Final Cost Reports Due
List of district & BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2025 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/05/2025. (
(published 04-11-2025)
List of district & BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2024 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/13/2024. (
(published 04-25-2024)
List of district & BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2023 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/15/2023. (
(published 04-21-2023)
List of district & BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2022 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/9/2022. (
(published 04-12-2022)
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2021 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/10/2021. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2020 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/11/2020. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2019 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/13/2019. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2018 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/7/2018. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2017 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/29/2017. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2016 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 5/7/2016. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2015 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/11/2015. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2014 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 4/9/2014. (
List of district and BOCES capital construction projects with Final Cost Reports due 6/30/2013 that had not been received at SED as of approximately 5/17/13. (
SA-23 Building Aid Estimate Request
The preparation of building aid estimates has increased in complexity due to the recent changes in building aid law. Therefore, please allow a minimum two week turnaround timeframe from when the SA-23 Building Aid Estimate Request is received by the State Aid Unit until a completed SA-24 Building Aid Estimate is sent out by State Aid to the district. Thank you very much for your cooperation in this matter.
SA-23 Form Building Aid Estimate Request (
Informational memo for Reimbursement for the approved expenditures for the refinancing of bonds. Includes Q & A and sample calculation of aid on the costs of refinancing.
(Question #1 updated 06-23-2003)
Please note the SA-132A form referenced in this memo is no longer in effect.
Refinancing Memo
Reorganization Incentive Aid
List of School Districts reorganizations and information regarding School District Reorganization Incentive Aid. Chart includes Reorganization Aid for School Districts that have reorganized.
Reorganization Incentive Aid Chart (
HNSBAR (High Need Supplemental Building Aid Ratio)
Information on the High Need Supplemental Building Aid Ratio (HNSBAR)
HNSBAR Information List of School Districts that are Eligible for High Need Supplemental Building Aid Ratio
HNSBAR District List (
Utilization of RESCUE Funds
Utilization of RESCUE Funds: A Report to the Governor and Legislature, February 3, 2003
Note: Report Contains district listings of RESCUE 1 and RESCUE 2 maximum amounts, amounts paid, amounts unclaimed, and filing deadlines
Utilization of RESCUE Funds Report (
Important Notice Regarding the Retention of the Cost Allowances & Bond Percentage For Building Aid Purposes SA-130 Cover Sheet Form
SA-130 Retention Cover Sheet Form
Important Notice Regarding the proper coding of the Energy Performance Contract (EPC) Debt Service in the ST-3.
EPC Notice ST-3
Information regarding State Aid On Capital Costs From Budgetary Appropriations Expended After 6/30/02
Capital Costs from Budgetary Appropriations Expended after 06/30/02
Informational Memo for Verification of Information Used To Calculate Building Aid On "Retro" Projects
Verification of info (
Overview of State Building Aid Changes with Questions and Answers (03-20-02)
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Guidelines for Retroactive Assumed Amortization Waiver (
Information about 2002-2003 Building Aid (Revised 03-08-02)
2002-03 Aidable Debt Service for Projects with Debt Outstanding as of July 1, 2002
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View 2002-03 aidable debt service for projects with debt outstanding as of July 1, 2002 for your district.
Informational memo including Questions and Answers for Capital Outlay Transition Grants
2002-03 Capital Outlay Transition Grants Updated (11-Apr-2003)