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FAQ: Direct Deposit

What is Direct Deposit?

It is the method the State uses to pay State employees by having their net pay (pay after taxes and other deductions) deposited directly into their checking or savings account.



 
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Frequently Asked Questions
  1 - What is Direct Deposit?
  2 - Who can have Direct Deposit?
  3 - How does Direct Deposit work?
  4 - How do I know how much I've been paid?
  5 - Why does the State provide Direct Deposit?
  6 - Must I use a particular bank?
  7 - How do I sign up for Direct Deposit?
  8 - When does it start?
  9 - What if I want to make a change?
  11 - What can I do to minimize problems?
  10 - What if I want to cancel Direct Deposit and receive paychecks?
  12 - What is the risk of error?
  13 - How does this affect my State Employees' Credit Union deduction?
  14 - Where can I go for more information?