November 3, 2025

PPSD Register – November 2025

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 2025 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:

  • Sign up for W-2 Paperless
  • Our Promise Campaign: Support the Nonprofits You Care About
  • Meet the Team: Statewide Tax Support Program
  • November 2025 Dependent Eligibility Verification
  • ConnectHR Launches Electronic Garnishment Cancel Feature
  • Statewide Tax Support: Year-End Payroll Processing and Tax Reporting
  • CalHR Benefits Training Focus Groups for HR Professionals
  • Lump Sum Separation Peak Season is Here!
  • California State Payroll System Project Update

View the latest month and archived issues.

Population Affected: All HR Offices.


Revised: Personnel Letter #25-009 - Personnel Program 2025 Implementation Effective July 1, 2025

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

Description:  ​Revised: Personnel Letter #25-009 - Personnel Program 2025 Implementation Effective July 1, 2025 is available on the State Controller’s Office website.

Population Affected: ​All HR Offices


Revised: Personnel Letter #25-020 - Personal Leave Program 2025 Implementation Effective October 1, 2025

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

Description: ​Revised: Personnel Letter #25-020 - Personal Leave Program 2025 Implementation Effective October 1, 2025 is available on the State Controller’s Office website.

Population Affected: ​All HR Offices​