January 2, 2026

Department Enrollment Error Resolution Project Implementation, Effective January 2, 2026

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

Description: Today marks the official implementation date of the Department Enrollment Error Resolution Project. The purpose of the project is to transition the role and responsibility of the clearing of enrollment errors in myCalPERS to all departmental Human Resources. It is the responsibility of each department to enroll an employee into the CalPERS membership within 90 days upon eligibility, per Government Code Section 20283 – 2025 Edition California Public Employees’ Retirement Law.

As a reminder, the departmental HR staff are expected to take advantage of the following opportunities for education during this implementation stage:

If you are unable to resolve the appointment issue due to contribution errors, please contact the Statewide Customer Contact Center at (916) 372-7200 and follow the Retirement prompt.

For all other inquiries, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377.

Population Affected: All HR Offices

PPSD Register – January 2026

Action Required by Department: 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 January 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:

  • Cal Employee Connect Reminders
  • Savings Plus is Wishing You a Happy New Year!
  • Upcoming CalHR Benefits Administration Manual Updates
  • Meet the Team: Statewide Civil Service Audits Team
  • Statewide Tax Support Program Reminders
  • California State Payroll System Project Update

View the latest month and archived issues.

Population Affected: All HR Offices.

Revised: Payroll Letter #25-016 - Direct Mailing of 2025 Form W-2 and Form 1095-C and Return Address on the Forms to Employees

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

Description: ​Revised: Payroll Letter #25-016 - Direct Mailing of 2025 Form W-2 and Form 1095-C and Return Address on the Forms to Employees is available on the State Controller’s Office website. 

Population Affected: ​All HR Offices​