Below are instructions and sample calculations for garnishment writs as well as solutions and sample letters for salary overpayments. The sample letters for overpayments can be modified to add other relevant employee information and/or account coding data.

These documents are for use by payroll staff of Washington state agencies and colleges only.

These resources are intended to help state agencies fulfill federal employment tax law requirements.  Below are links to resources from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Social Security Administration (SSA).

Several of the listed sites include links to other important documents, sites, or available services.

Download the 2016 Single Audit Report as a single document or choose report sections below.

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These resources are intended to help state agencies fulfill federal employment tax law requirements.

These resources help state agencies fulfill certificate of participation accounting and reporting requirements in Chapter 80 and Chapter 85 in the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).

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The State Administrative & Accounting Manual, also known as SAAM, provides control and accountability over financial and administrative affairs of the state of Washington, and assists agencies in gathering and maintaining information needed for the preparation of financial statements.

The policies and procedures in this manual are the minimum requirements that state agencies must meet. An agency may adopt additional policies and procedures in greater detail as long as the agency meets the required minimum standards.

These resources help state agencies fulfill federal compliance, monitoring and reporting requirements in Chapter 50 and Chapter 95 of the State Administrative & Accounting Manual (SAAM).