How to Resolve Payroll Problems
Updated 10/07/04

When employees have concerns about salary payments, first check the Earnings and Leave Statement for an explanation of any pay changes. Next, employees should discuss discrepancies with the office timekeeper. The timekeeper receives National Finance Center (NFC) Bulletins and T&A Processing Notes that deal with pay issues. ITA's payroll liaison staff (ext. 3301, room 7417) is located in the ITA Office of Human Resources Management and works with the NFC to complete payroll actions. The following table summarizes the steps employees should take to resolve some typical and important payroll issues. The first column lists common problems. The second column explains when to initiate action. The third column shows what to do to resolve the problem. 

Action/Problem

When to Initiate Action

What to Do

Did not receive salary payment

Thursday payday - As soon as you notice

Call 202-482-3301 and report problems

Did not receive an Earnings and Leave Statement

Monday after payday - NFC Employee Personal Page (EPP)

Call 202-482-3301 and report problems

The salary payment amount is inaccurate

As soon as you notice the error

Call 202-482-3301 and report problems

The middle column in the table is especially important because it explains how much time should be allowed for payroll processing. Please allow sufficient time for completion of processing to correct the problem before contacting the payroll liaison staff. Employees should check the Earnings and Leave Statement each pay period. Problems that are not detected early or go unnoticed can cost over/under salary payments. Do Not contact the NFC directly. Employees are required to resolve pay issues through the ITA payroll liaison staff. The payroll staff works regularly with the NFC on pay matters and serve as a liaison between the NFC and employees.

Employees make the following changes/corrections through Employee Express or EPP, a Personal Identification Number (PIN) is required: Change of addresses: Change in deductions; Change/Stop Direct Deposit; Change federal and state taxes; Change health benefits; thrift savings; personal identification number (PIN).

Employee Express http://www.employeeexpress.gov/
Employee Personal Page http://www.nfc.usda.gov/
Telephone 800-827-6281
                 478-757-3083
TDD:        1-888-880-0412

  

For additional information call: Lorese Green at (202) 482-5232 or Annjuana Rogers at (202) 482-3806.