February 2, 2026

Fiscal Year-End Letter #26-001 – Schedule 8 File Transfer Protocol Sign-Ups and ViewDirect Report

Action Required: Share the following information with all human resources (HR) office employees. 

Description: Fiscal Year-End Letter #26-001 – Schedule 8 File Transfer Protocol Sign-Ups and ViewDirect Report is available on the State Controller’s Office website. 

Population Affected: ​All HR Offices​ 

PPSD Register – February 2026

Action required by Agency: Share the following information with all human resources (HR) office employees.

Description: The State Controller's Office (SCO), Personnel and Payroll Services Division (PPSD) is excited to share the February 2026 edition of their monthly newsletter, The PPSD Register. The newsletter is published as a resource to support HR offices in meeting their employees' personnel and payroll needs. See key highlights below:

Key Highlights:

• Welcome New PPSD Division Chief!
• Cal Employee Connect Paperless W-2 Opt-in
• Statewide Tax Support Program: Duplicate Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statements
• Updates Coming Soon to CalHR Benefits
• Statewide Benefits Program: March 2026 Dependent Eligibility Verification
• Verification of Employment
• Statewide Tax Support Program: Verification of Nonresident Alien Employees
• A Year in Review: The California State Payroll System Project

View the latest month and archived issues.

Population Affected: All HR Offices.