The Payroll Office is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of all State employees including Professional and Classified staff, Graduate/Teaching Assistants, Student Assistants and University Work Study students. The Payroll Office processes all salary transactions, stipends, bonuses, inconvenience pay, pre-shift briefing, overtime, overtime meals, lost time, vacation and salary withholding (5 day deferred pay). Payroll also handles tax withholding, direct deposit, SEFA deductions, NYS College Savings Program deductions, ERS loan deductions and SRA deductions.
There are several payroll related items that are not processed in this office:
| Transaction | Responsible Office |
|---|---|
| Deferred Compensation Plan | 1-800-422-8463 |
| Health insurance deductions and adjustments and Flex Spending | Human Resources - 395-2126 |
| Garnishments | Office of the State Comptroller, must contact the authority issuing the judgments |
| Union Insurances | Contact appropriate union |