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The payroll section of the Auditor-Controller's Office is responsible for issuing paychecks. More than 105,000 employees receive a payment each payday and more than 113,000 W-2s are issued for active and out-of-service employees. The office implements pay practices negotiated with bargaining units; withholds both mandatory and voluntary deductions; and withholds earnings payable to various creditors and agencies for garnishments, federal and state tax levies and child support.

Highlights

New Payroll System - Changes to Employees Pay, Deductions and Benefits
On the April 30, 2010 payday, Los Angeles County transitioned to a new payroll system. It is very important that employees read all related reference materials to learn more about the changes impacting their pay, deductions and benefits.
FAQs

First Semi-Monthly Payroll Successful
The County’s transition to a semi-monthly payroll system went smoothly during the first run for the April 30 payday. A number of activities are planned to assist departments to facilitate the transition.

Deferred Plans, and Federal and State Tax Withholdings: Options to Consider
With the implementation of the new semi-monthly eHR Payroll System, employees who have a Horizons and Savings Plan loan must elect a payment plan. In addition, employees may want to change their deferred plan contributions and consider withholding additional federal and state taxes from their paychecks.
Federal Tax Form - W-4 | State Tax Form - DE-4 | Horizons Newsletter-Winter 2010 | Savings Newsletter – March 2010 | Horizons/Savings Newsletters-Spring/May 2010.

Payroll Links

	2010 Mandatory Payroll Deduction Election County employees with a Deferred Plan Loan must submit their Loan Payment Election forms to Great West before September 30, 2010. The payment loan repayment frequency in effect by September 30, will remain for the duration of the loan(s).This is applicable to loans taken prior to March 30, 2010 only.
	Direct Deposit of Paychecks Employees may have their paychecks deposited directly into their checking or savings account. Those choosing this option receive a deposit stub showing that the money has been deposited into their account.
	Overtime Compensation Not all positions qualify to receive overtime compensation. Employees receiving overtime may receive either pay or accrued time. Prior approval from supervisors is required before working overtime.
	Reading Paystubs Paystubs have a lot of useful information, including income tax deductions and flexible benefits information. This link provides a sample employee paystub and a listing to explain each of the items included.
	Salary Increases Salary increases are dependent on an employee's pay plan. The three types of plans are general step pay plan, physician pay plan and management appraisal and performance plan.