Which of the following is an important supporting document to authorize the transfer of funds to the payroll bank?

Electronic Payments

Most employers are required to pay electronically. It is easy to do and saves money by reducing paperwork, handling costs, and bank charges.  See below for payment options.

Child Support Internet Payment service through Secure Access Washington (SAW) DCSOnline

  • DCSOnline is secure and free. 
  • Users create their own SAW Account, User ID, and Password, along with adding DCS Online, their company and banking information.
  • Employers can either add their employees to the system or upload an existing payroll file.
  • You can find information on how to set up and use a DCSOnline account on our Employer Educational Materialspage.
  • For technical assistance, call the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Team at 1-800-468-7422.

ACH Credit and Debit

  • Automated Clearing House (ACH) Credit with addenda
    • Funds are transferred to the DCS bank account using an Automated Clearing House credit transaction similar to a direct deposit.
    • DCS will accept records in CCD+ or CTX format.
    • Check with your financial institution to determine their EFT/EDI capabilities, transaction costs, and for help with the application process
    • Bank Routing Number: 021052053, Check Accounting Number: 46922337
    • Additional information User Guide for Electronic Child Support Payments
  • Repetitive Automated Clearing House (ACH) Debit
    • Employers authorize DCS to automatically take payments from their bank accounts until the employer notifies DCS to stop or make payments
    • Employers who use this option need to submit a completed EFT Authorization Form
  • IMPORTANT: If you decide to use either of these options, payments may not stop automatically when employment terminates or when Income Withholding Orders are released.
    • If you have recurring ACH debits set up, please contact our EFT Customer Service at 1-800-468-7422 to have it canceled after your employee’s last pay date.
    • If you are initiating ACH credits to the DCS bank account, please contact your bank about any next steps for cancellation.
    • If you are unsure which option you used or have any other questions about this, please contact our EFT Customer Service at 1-800-468-7422.

For more information about all of these options, please see the Employer's Guide to Child Support  or call the EFT Team at 1-800-468-7422.

Mail Option for employers not required to remit electronic payments or waiting to complete the EFT setup process:

                  Washington State Support Registry
                  PO Box 45868
                  Olympia, WA 98504-5868

Be sure to include each employee's name and case number or Social Security number so we can apply the payments appropriately.

Contact Us

For other employer-related questions call the Employer Relations Team at 1-800-562-0479 or email  with child support questions.

10.Which of the following is an important supporting document to authorize the transfer offunds to the payroll bank account?a. earnings statementb. time cardc. payroll registerd. W-2 form

15.1.This chapter noted many of the benefits that can arise by integrating the HRM and payrolldatabases. Nevertheless, many companies maintain separate payroll and HRM informa-tion systems. Why do you think this is so? (Hint: Think about the differences in em-ployee background and the functions performed by the HRM and payroll departments.)15.2.Some accountants have advocated that a company’s human assets be measured andincluded directly in the financial statements. For example, the costs of hiring and train-ing an employee would be recorded as an asset that is amortized over the employee’sexpected term of service. Do you agree or disagree? Why?15.3.You are responsible for implementing a new employee performance measurement sys-tem that will provide factory supervisors with detailed information about each of theiremployees on a weekly basis. In conversation with some of these supervisors, you aresurprised to learn they do not believe these reports will be useful. They explain thatthey can already obtain all the information they need to manage their employees sim-ply by observing the shop floor. Comment on that opinion. How could formal reportssupplement and enhance what the supervisors learn by direct observation?15.4.One of the threats associated with having employees telecommute is that they may usecompany-provided resources (laptop, printer, etc.) for a side business. What are someother threats? What controls can mitigate the risk of these threats?15.5.How would you respond to the treasurer of a small charity who tells you that the orga-nization does not use a separate checking account for payroll because the benefits arenot worth the extra monthly service fee?15.6.This chapter discussed how the HR department should have responsibility for updat-ing the HRM/payroll database for hiring, firing, and promotions. What other kinds ofchanges may need to be made? What controls should be implemented to ensure the ac-curacy and validity of such changes?DISCUSSION QUESTIONS15.1.Match the terms in the left column with the appropriate definition from the right column.PROBLEMS1.Payroll service bureau2.Payroll clearing account3.Earnings statement4.Payroll register5.Time card6.Time sheeta. A list of each employee’s gross pay, pay-roll deductions, and net pay in a multicol-umn formatb. Used to record the activities performed bya salaried professional for various clientsc. Used to record time worked by an hourly-wage employeed. An organization that processes payrolland provides other HRM servicese. An organization that processes payrollf. A list of all the deductions for each employee

Which of the following is a key supporting document used to authorize transfer of funds into the payroll bank account?

disbursement voucher to authorize the transfer of funds to the payroll account.)

Which controls apply to reducing the threat of unauthorized changes to payroll master file?

These type of threats which arises due to unauthorized changes in the master payroll can be eliminated by using segregation of duties as an internal control.

Which of the following performs both payroll processing services and HRM services?

A professional employer organization (PEO) not only processes payroll but also provides HRM services such as employee benefit design and administration.

Where are unclaimed paychecks returned one point?

A: Unclaimed paychecks are subject to escheat laws as unclaimed property. As such, the laws of the state where the employee last worked apply. As such, employers should return any uncashed paychecks to the state where the person last worked.