Personnel & Payroll Services

Welcome to the California State Controller’s Office (SCO) web page for state civil service and exempt, state court, and California State University employees.  The SCO is responsible for providing information required to manage the Human Resources of the State, account for salary and wage expenditures, and provide data to the retirement systems necessary for the calculation of employee retirement benefits.  On this webpage you will find a list of useful state employment resources.      

What’s New

• Important Information and Guidance for Determining Your Tax Withholdings
• Did you know? Administrative Cancellation of Voluntary Deductions
• Did you know? Verification of Employment (VOE)
• California Department of Human Resources - Bargaining/Contracts webpage
• Cal Employee Connect (CEC) – 2020 W-2s are now available in CEC!
• Resources for Employees Affected by the California Wildfires
• Healthier U Connections

Employee Personnel and Payroll Information

• State Employee Benefits Quick Reference Guide
• CalHR Planning Ahead Handbook
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) FAQs
• California Department of Human Resources (CalHR)
  Information pertaining to other benefits such as Life Insurance or Long Term Disability
• Employment Development Department (EDD)
  Information pertaining to the State Disability Insurance Program
• CalPERS
  Information pertaining to Health and/or Retirement Benefits
• Savings Plus
  Information pertaining to employee voluntary 401k/457 thrift plans
• ScholarShare 529
  Information pertaining to California's 529 college savings plan
• Civil Service Tax Sheltered Annuity (403b) Plans
• Payroll Flyers and Global Messages

 

Calculators

• California State Controller's Office: Paycheck Calculator Download

 

Direct Deposit

• Direct Deposit State Employee Video
• Direct Deposit FAQ
• Direct Deposit Form
• Enroll in Direct Deposit
• Pay and Direct Deposit Posting Dates

 

Resources

• When Do I Get Paid?
• Annual Free Credit Report
• CalATERS Global California Automated Travel Expense Reimbursement System Global
• CalPERS State Reference Guide
• CalPERS Employer Education
• CalPERS Circular Letters
• CalPERS Retirement Estimate Calculator
• CalPERS Retirement Planning Checklist
• Change your Home Address or Marital Status
• Deceased Family Member/Next of Kin
• Form W-2: Wage and Tax Statement FAQ
• Form W-2C: Corrected W-2 FAQ
• How to Update Your Employee Information
• Limited Examination and Appointment Program Info
• Part-Time/Fractional Employee Retirement Contribution Project Employee Frequently Asked Questions
• Refunds and Reciprocity
• Request a Duplicate Form W-2
• Request Employment History
• Requesting Pay History
• State Employee Demographics
• The Work Number Employment and Income Verification
• U.S. Savings Bonds