The Payroll Operations section of the Controller's Division is responsible for:

• Managing OUS-wide payroll system processing for all employees. Routine monthly payments (both forecast and reported hourly) are processed on the Regular Payroll.
• Developing policy related to compliance with federal tax laws (withholding, fringe, FICA, etc.), state laws, union contracts, personnel issues (FLSA, FMLA, independent contractors), garnishment law, tax treaties, etc.
• Calculating taxes, deposits and reports. Accuracy and timeliness of tax deposits are critical. IRS Circular E establishes strict payroll tax deposit rules. Severe penalties may be imposed if deposits are deficient or late.
• Processing vendor payments related to compensation. These include payments for insurance, dependent care, deferred compensation, tax deferred investment, charitable fund organizations, mass transit, union dues and many others.
• Making FICA determinations and monitoring.
• Assuring non-resident alien employee legal compliance.
• Reporting to State Employment Division.
• Managing the processing of benefits including table maintenance, and coordination with the benefit board.
• Administering retirement programs including PERS, the Optional Retirement Plan, TIAA-CREF, and 403(b) tax deferred investments.
• Providing projections and historical analyses related to legislative initiatives, collective bargaining, etc.

Chancellor's Office Payroll Contacts:

For contact information of university payroll offices, please go to Campus Payroll Contacts.

For contact information of all Controller's Division employees, go to Controller's Staff.

• John Craven, Payroll Operations Manager, 541-737-3466
• Barb Childers, System Coordinator, 541-737-6617 
• Lori Forbis, Control Accountant, 541-737-8175 
• Denise Branam, Payroll/Process Accountant , 541-737-0830 
• Wendy Santucci, Program Representative,  541-737-0836