November 1, 2024

Questions and Answers - Transaction Supervisors' Forum – October 2024

Action Required by Department: Share the following information with all human resources Transaction Supervisors and Managers.

Description: The questions and answers (Q&As) addressed at the October 2024 Transaction Supervisors’ Forum is now available on the State Controller’s Office (SCO) website. To access previous forum Q&As, visit the Transaction Supervisors’ Forum webpage.

Population Affected: All HR Offices


PPSD Register – November 2024

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 November 2024 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: 

  • ​​Our Promise Campaign
  • SCOConnect: W-2 Paperless Feature
  • Lump Sum Separation Peak Season Is Here
  • Year-End Payroll Processing and Tax Reporting
  • ​​California State Payroll System Project Update​ 

View the latest month and archived issues. 

Population Affected: All HR Offices. 


Payroll Letter #24-017 - 2025 Social Security and Medicare Rates

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

Description: Payroll Letter #24-017 – 2025 Social Security and Medicare Rates is available on the State Controller’s Office website.

Population Affected: All HR Offices

Contacts: A list of contacts is provided in the letter for further assistance