March 30, 2021
Temporary Suspension of Student Loan Garnishments Update
Action Required by Department: Share the following information with all human resources (HR) office employees.
Description: The U.S. Department of Education has extended the suspension period of student loan garnishments through September 30, 2021. This suspension period is for U.S. Department of Education owned loans. All other student loan garnishment can be re-established if requested by the lender. Agencies can now submit a STD. 639 Salary Garnishment form to re-establish Defaulted Student Loan 339-008 garnishments. In response to this update, the State Controller's Office (SCO) has created a new ViewDirect Report ID PDE3016-1 - 339-008 STUDENT LOAN GARNISHMENTS CANCELLED. This report reflects all of the student loan garnishments that were cancelled in mass in the April 2020 pay period.
Population Affected: All HR Offices
Contacts:
Statewide Customer Contact Center (916) 372-7200
HR Suggestions Email (All HR Staff) PPSDHRSuggestions@sco.ca.gov
CS Escalation Email (HR Supervisors and Managers) PPSDOps@sco.ca.gov
Cal Employee Connect Email connecthelp@sco.ca.gov
Cal Employee Connect Feedback Email connectfeedback@sco.ca.gov
SCO Key Initiatives:
Cal Employee Connect Project
CalATERS Replacement Project
California State Payroll System Project
Payroll Flyers and Global Messages
Action Required by Department: Share the following information with all employees.
Description: Payroll Flyers and Global Messages are now available on the State Controller's Office website.
Population Affected: All Human Resources (HR) Offices
Contacts:
Statewide Customer Contact Center (916) 372-7200
HR Suggestions Email (All HR Staff) PPSDHRSuggestions@sco.ca.gov
CS Escalation Email (HR Supervisors and Managers) PPSDOps@sco.ca.gov
Cal Employee Connect Email connecthelp@sco.ca.gov
Cal Employee Connect Feedback Email connectfeedback@sco.ca.gov
SCO Key Initiatives:
Cal Employee Connect
CalATERS Replacement Project
California State Payroll System Project