TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE PROCEDURES

31.01.07.X1.01 DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAYROLL PAYMENTS

Approved: September 13, 2007
Supplements System Regulation 31.01.07

1.00 GENERAL

The Texas AgriLife Extension Service (Extension) is dedicated to providing accurate, timely and efficient electronic deposit for all employees. Direct deposit is the safest, most efficient means of transferring employee pay into personal checking and savings accounts. The Texas A&M AgriLife (AgrLife) Payroll Services Office supports and assists departments/units in educating employees on the advantages and details of the program.

2.00 PARTICIPATION

Extension encourages all employees to participate in electronic direct deposit for their payroll amounts. Pay is available at the opening of business on payday.

3.00 PROCEDURES

A. The Direct Deposit Authorization Form, AG-501, is made available to the new employee as part of the on-line New Employee Processing System. All new employees should be strongly encouraged to sign up for direct deposit.

B. Employees may indicate any changes they would like to make to their direct deposit, e.g. change in banks, by completing a Direct Deposit Authorization Form. The form is available in HRConnect through Single Sign On. As an alternative to Single Sign On, complete an AG-501, Direct Deposit Authorization form and forward to the Texas A&M Agriculture Payroll Services Office for processing.

C. Copies of all Direct Deposit Authorization Forms are maintained in the employee’s payroll file by the Texas A&M Agriculture Payroll Services Office.

D. Employees enrolled in direct deposit will receive an electronic notification of earnings from the payroll office confirming that the payroll data is available on HRConnect. The employee will not receive a paper retainer.

For questions, contact the AgriLife Payroll Services Office at 979-845-3636.