Direct Deposit

Deposits funds directly into any savings or checking account with your name on it.

-  It is the quickest, most reliable and safest method of payment.

-  No worries about getting to the bank or misplaced checks.

-  You may be eligible for reduced fee or free checking with your bank.

-  Your check is automatically deposited, even when you are sick or on vacation. 

Complete the attached Direct Deposit Contract and Direct Deposit Enrollment Authorization.  Attach a voided check (not a deposit slip) if depositing directly into a checking account.

The bank routing number and account number are necessary to identify the correct institution. We recommend verifying these numbers with your financial institution to avoid a delay.  

You may sign up at any time.

Direct deposit takes effect 30-45 days – one or two pay periods – after your paperwork is received by the State Controller’s Office (SCO), which issues our pay warrants (pay checks). Until direct deposit takes effect, you will receive a pay warrant (check).

Participants in direct deposit will still receive a monthly pay stub from the SCO. 

-  If you change your mind and want to stop receiving direct deposit, pick up a new Direct Deposit Enrollment Authorization form from Human Resources, or access it online here.  Complete it, checking the “cancel” box in section A. Send/deliver to Human Resources, UN 165, mail drop 8229.

- If you want to transfer your Direct Deposit to a different financial institution, complete a new Enrollment Form and check the “change” box. This change will become effective in 30-45 days.  In order to prevent your check from being returned to the SCO and delaying payment, keep your old account open until the Direct Deposit change takes effect. Note: Until the change takes effect, you will receive a regular pay warrant (check) that you will need to deposit manually.

- If you need to close your bank account due to suspect or fraudulent activity, contact Payroll Administration at x 2134 to request an Administrative Cancellation.  No form is required.  

- If your funds are not deposited and available by the date designated on the Payroll Calendar, contact your department administrator.

- If your Direct Deposit is cancelled by Payroll, they will notify you.  This would happen only if a) your Direct Deposit check is returned; b) it is necessary to recover/prevent an overpayment; c) your attendance pattern could result in overpayment or d) under certain bankruptcy circumstances. 

Questions?Contact Payroll Administration at x 2314.