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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pay Dates/Direct Deposit Posting Dates
This Page contains information relevant to State employees

	What is Direct Deposit?
	What are some reasons for enrolling in Direct Deposit?
	Will I be eligible for Direct Deposit if I work out-of-state?
	How does this differ from the Payroll Deduction Program that is currently available?
	Will the State Controller's Office continue to operate a Payroll Deduction Program?
	How do I sign up for Direct Deposit?
	What happens after I submit the Enrollment Form?
	What is the bank routing number and account number requested in the Enrollment
	Authorization Form?
	After the State Controller's Office receives my form, how long will it take for the change to
	occur?
	When will my Direct Deposit Funds be posted to my account?
	Why do some employees on Direct Deposit have their money earlier than others?
	How will I know that my payment has been sent to my financial institution?
	Why isn't my Direct Deposit payment available the same day paper warrants are handed out?
	Can I have my payments deposited to either my checking or savings accounts?
	Can I have my payments deposited directly to my spouse's account?
	What if I later choose to transfer my Direct Deposit to another account or financial institution?
	What happens if a payment is rejected by my financial institution due to a problem with the
	account?
	If a person is on Direct Deposit and wants to change financial institutions, how long shoud they
	keep their old account open?
	What happens if a person had Direct Deposit and closed their account, but didn't cancel
	Direct Deposit?
	What happens if I am overpaid through Direct Deposit?
	What if my salary or payroll deductions change?
	Am I the only one who can cancel my Direct Deposit Authorization?
	Whom do I contact if I have any questions about Direct Deposit?

State Controller's Office Personnel/Payroll Services Division P.O. Box 942850 Sacramento, CA 94250-5878
Last Modified: October 27, 2004