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How often do employees of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department receive their paychecks via direct deposit?

Every week

Every other Friday (correct)

Monthly

Bi-monthly

What is included in the Employee's Statement of Earnings and Deductions?

Only deductions for the pay period

Only total compensation for the pay period

Total compensation and deductions for the year

Total compensation and deductions for the pay period and year-to-date (correct)

Where can an employee find their Direct Deposit Advice?

In their department mailbox

Via their Department e-mail on Wednesday of the pay week (correct)

In their personal mailbox

On the department's website

What is the duration of a department pay period?

14 days Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a member's Direct Deposit Advice when they are on an extended leave?

It is mailed via postal service to the member's address on file Signup and view all the answers

Who should an employee contact with questions about their pay?

The Accounting and Payroll Section Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Direct Deposit Advice?

To provide information about the employee's pay period and pay date Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the department paydays?

Every other Friday Signup and view all the answers

How many parts does the Direct Deposit Advice include?

Three Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for paying all employees of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department?

The Board of Police Commissioners Signup and view all the answers

Where should members direct their questions concerning Workers' Compensation and/or any other payroll items?

Accounting and Payroll Section Signup and view all the answers

What is the rate of the Earnings Tax of Kansas City?

1% of taxable gross pay Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted to obtain a new MO W-4 form?

Accounting and Payroll Section Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Section 125 Premium Savings Plan?

To provide flexible spending account benefits Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted with questions concerning health insurance?

Human Resources Division Signup and view all the answers

Who is the Chief of Police?

David B. Zimmerman Signup and view all the answers

Where can the public view this policy?

Public View Master Index - Internet Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the MO W-4 form?

To change the withholding rate Signup and view all the answers

Who should be contacted with questions concerning payroll deductions for the Credit Union?

Credit Union Signup and view all the answers

What is the distribution of this policy?

To All Department Personnel, Public View Master Index - Internet, Department Master Index – Intranet, and Policy Acknowledgement System (PASS) Signup and view all the answers

When does each pay period begin?

On Sunday of week one Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the net pay if a regular payday falls on a bank holiday?

It is deposited on the previous Thursday Signup and view all the answers

What determines the amount of federal tax withheld from an employee's paycheck?

Form W-4 Signup and view all the answers

How often are Direct Deposit Advices issued to employees?

Every first Wednesday following the end of each pay period Signup and view all the answers

What is the deadline for the new pay period to begin?

The 15th day of the previous pay period Signup and view all the answers

When is the pay deposited into the employee's account?

On the second Friday following the end of each pay period Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Missouri Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate?

To determine the amount of state tax withheld Signup and view all the answers

Who can direct the change in payment schedule on a bank holiday?

The Chief of Police Signup and view all the answers

When can a member change their withholding rate?

By completing a new W-4 Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of each pay period?

Two weeks Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Compensation Policy

The Kansas City Police Department pays its employees every other Friday through direct deposit.

Direct Deposit Advices

The Direct Deposit Advice has three parts:
- Sent to employees via department email on Wednesday of the pay week
- Mailed to employees on extended leave via postal service
- Includes an Employee's Statement of Earnings and Deductions showing total compensation and deductions for the pay period and year-to-date totals
Questions about pay should be directed to the Accounting and Payroll Section

Pay Periods and Paydays

Pay periods are two weeks (14 days) in length, starting on Sunday and ending on Saturday
Direct Deposit Advices are issued to employees on the first Wednesday following the end of each pay period and deposited on that Friday
If a regular payday (Friday) falls on a bank holiday, net pay will be available at the financial institution on the Thursday before

Taxes

Federal taxes: employees must complete a Federal Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate or Form W-4 to determine the amount of federal tax withheld from their paycheck
State taxes: employees must complete a Missouri Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate or Form MO W-4 to determine the amount of state tax withheld from their paycheck
City taxes: the Earnings Tax of Kansas City is levied at 1% of taxable gross pay of all department members

Miscellaneous

Questions about health, life, supplemental life, dental insurance, deferred compensation, and Section 125 Premium Savings Plan should be directed to the Human Resources Division
Questions about payroll deductions for the Credit Union should be directed to the Credit Union
Questions about Workers' Compensation and other payroll items should be directed to the Accounting and Payroll Section

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This quiz is about the Kansas City Police Department's compensation policy, including pay summaries and effective dates.