Policy information about garnishments is in Chapter 3 of the Commonwealth Payroll Expenditure Manual. These garnishments for child and spousal support will be deducted the first two payperiods of the month.
Departments are responsible for the management of individual wage garnishments.
Confirming that the individual being garnished is employed in their department. Notifying the Comptroller's Payroll Unit of the wage garnishment within 3 business days of receipt. Notifying the employee of the wage garnishment and following up with employee as necessary. As we all become more familiar with the new system, we will determine whether this data entry function can be delegated to departments. So, until further notice, all departments are required to submit a Garnishment Packet to the Office of the Comptroller for every new or modified garnishment.