November 2, 2020

Lump Sum Separation Toolkit

Action Required by Department: Share the following information with all human resources office employees.

Description: The State Controller's Office (SCO), Personnel and Payroll Services Division is excited to share the Lump Sum Separation Toolkit.  This toolkit was created to provide additional support to Departmental Human Resources Offices around the Lump Sum Separation peak workload. See below the contents of the toolkit.

  • A Guide for Avoiding Common Errors: Lump Sum Documentation and Processing
  • Lump Sum Worksheet
  • Lump Sum Pre-Tax Calculator
  • Lump Sum Separation FAQs
  • Talking Points and Activities for a Lump Sum Peak Workload Kickoff Meeting

These guides cover common steps when processing Lump Sum Separations. They also target steps to help avoid common errors.  The guides will be updated as procedures and policies change, so to help ensure that you are using the most up-to-date version, always access them via the SCO website.

Population Affected: All Human Resources Offices

Contact: 

  • 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 

Extended Keying - November 2020

Action Required by Department: Share the following information with all human resources office employees. 

Description: The State Controller's Office (SCO) is extending the keying hours for November 2020. This is in response to the COVID-19  emergency, which may have resulted in workforce changes in departments. Please view the Extended Keying Calendar for the most up to date information. 

Population Affected:  All Human Resources Offices.

 Contact: 

  • 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