Paychecks Delayed For Some Exempt Appointees

All State employees with the exception of Constitutional officers and their direct appointees, legislators, and legislative staff will receive their regular August 1 paychecks (for the July pay period).

Constitutional officers and their direct appointees (agency secretaries, department directors, deputies, senior staff of the Governor's office, and members and chairs of major boards and commissions), legislators, and legislative staff will not be paid until a budget is passed and signed. Benefits are unaffected by this delay, with the exception of payroll contributions to Savings Plus 401(k) and 457 plans, which won't be deposited to individual accounts until the State Controller releases checks.

Any pay increases that are effective July 1 will not be reflected in checks until the signed budget is in place. Supplemental checks, if necessary, will be issued to cover such increases once the budget is signed.

Many banking institutions contacted by DPA will offer financial assistance for State employees whose paycheck is delayed by the State budget delay. Check directly with your bank or credit union for details. However, Bank of America requires you to fill out a special form, available from your personnel office. Once you fill out the form, return it to your personnel office. If you're a Wells Fargo customer, contact your personnel office for the memo issued by the bank that provides instructions for calling a special number for assistance. For other institutions, you may contact your local branch for assistance. (US Bank requests that you visit a traditional branch, not one in a grocery store.) In all cases, assistance is limited to employees with direct deposit.

Updated July 30, 2007 at 2:11 PM.