OSPS News ~ FW: Payroll Transition – Project Website Launch and Upcoming Statewide Announcement

[FLORES Fabiola * DAS]

On behalf of the DAS Workday Oregon Program

Please see the message below that was sent to agency heads today.

In partnership,
DAS Workday Oregon Program

From: BOYLES Stormy C * DAS <Stormy.C.BOYLES at das.oregon.gov<mailto:Stormy.C.BOYLES at das.oregon.gov>> On Behalf Of IMHOLT Betsy * DAS
Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:05 PM
To: DAS_DL_AGENCY HEADS <AGENCY_HEADS at oregon.gov<mailto:AGENCY_HEADS at oregon.gov>>; STEPHENSON Christina * BOLI <Christina.Stephenson at boli.oregon.gov<mailto:Christina.Stephenson at boli.oregon.gov>>; Berri Leslie <berri.leslie at doj.oregon.gov<mailto:berri.leslie at doj.oregon.gov>>; PORTER Vince * GOV <Vince.Porter at oregon.gov<mailto:Vince.Porter at oregon.gov>>; NAUGHTON George <George.Naughton at ost.state.or.us<mailto:George.Naughton at ost.state.or.us>>
Subject: Payroll Transition – Project Website Launch and Upcoming Statewide Announcement

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) on behalf of the state of Oregon is making updates to improve accuracy, timeliness, and consistency in how employees are paid.

By July 1, 2027, all employees will transition from a monthly pay schedule to a biweekly pay schedule, overtime eligible employees will get paid hourly instead of salary, and we will eliminate forecasting time.

The Payroll Transition project website<https://www.oregon.gov/das/workday/Pages/Payroll-Transition-General-Information.aspx>  with information on these structural pay changes is now live and accessible. A statewide announcement will be sent to all agency executive branch employees tomorrow to introduce the Payroll Transition and provide the website and how employees can stay up to date.

I’ve attached a PDF of talking points related to the Payroll Transition that you can use as needed. We know the structural pay changes bring questions, and we are committed to providing clear and accurate communication. Because the project is still in its planning phase, some decisions are still being made, and we don't have all the answers yet. We will be updating our communication materials and expect more project details, such as detailed FAQs, to be available in mid-to late 2026.

We are providing this advance notice to ensure you and your leadership teams are aware prior to the broader communication. If you have any questions, or if you would like further details about the project website launch or the upcoming announcement, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you for your continued support.

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