There are two types of payroll deductions: mandatory and optional.

The mandatory deductions are for federal income tax, state income tax, and the California Public Employees' Retirement System. The mandatory tax deductions are based on the choices you make when completing the W-4 form. You may change your W-4 information in Administrative Services or Personnel/Risk Management. All employees hired April 1, 1986, or later must contribute 1.45% of salary to Medicare. The City contributes an equal amount.

You may authorize optional deductions for:

• Donations to charitable organizations
• Credit Union or other financial institutions
• Employee association dues
• Medical and dental insurance for dependents, or additional life insurance
• Deferred compensation
• Group purchases made on behalf of employees for items such as Tshirts and safety shoes
• Coffee Fund - City Hall Reimbursement Accounts
• Child support payments