In addition, individuals receiving payroll warrants will find the Direct Deposit Authorization Form preprinted on the back side of their employee earning statement. This form must be completed and submitted to the State Comptroller's Office within thirty calendar days after employment with the State. We recommend attaching a voided check to the form to assist in processing the transit routing and account numbers. A savings or checking account at a financial institution is all that is required for direct deposit. Commercial banks, savings and loans, and credit unions are all considered financial institutions.
Some commercial banks offer free or reduced cost accounts with the use of direct deposit.
You are encouraged to check with various financial institutions during the selection process. Employees who can demonstrate a hardship or can demonstrate that they are unable to establish an account with a financial institution may request an exemption. The letter must be forwarded to the Director of Human Resources, who will then endorse or deny the request. Human Resources will forward endorsed requests to the State Comptroller's Office for final approval. If the request is approved by the State Comptroller's Office, notice will be given and the employee will be paid by warrant.