Conditions for Requesting Manual BFS Rush - Close to Net Payments
- Pay calculated incorrectly or processing error resulted in no payment generated
- May be identified prior to, on or after payday
- Require special approval and coordination with the Payroll Policy and Controls office
Rush check requests for missed deadlines are exceptional and will be scrutinized for appropriateness.
| Action Required | Timing |
|---|---|
| Department MUST initiate action and enter time to OPTRS for current pay cycle
Send e-mail to payhelp@berkeley.edu indicating the reason for requesting the rush check. Be as specific as possible. E-mail subject should be: Special Check Request |
2:30 PM deadline |
| Payroll office reviews request for approval and responds to department | 4:00 PM |
Note: Requests received after 2:30 PM deadline are processed the next business day.