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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Pay Dates/Direct Deposit Posting Dates

• 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?

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State Controller's Office
Personnel/Payroll Services Division
P.O. Box 942850
Sacramento, CA 94250-5878

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Last Modified: October 27, 2004