Direct Deposit Policy
In November 2011, the Board of Regents issued a policy with respect to direct deposit and directed all system institutions to implement the new requirements. Effective April 1, 2012, and in accordance with Board of Regents Policy 7.5.1.1 Required Electronic Transfer of Funds ( http://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section7/policy/C460/#p7.5.1_banking), direct deposit is the required method of payroll payments to UGA employees. All newly hired or rehired employees on or after April 1, 2012, are required to enroll in direct deposit within thirty (30) days of hire or rehire and remain enrolled in direct deposit for the remainder of their employment. For more information go to http://www.policies.uga.edu/FA/.
If an employee attempts to change their direct deposit to certain identified banks with increased risk of payroll fraud, the system will not allow the banking information to be saved. Instead, a system-generated pop-up note will instruct the employee to contact the institution HR / payroll office to make the change. If you receive this message, please complete this form and payroll will follow up to verify your identity and request additional documentation.