We are currently in pay period 19, which began on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, and ends Oct. 5, 2024. Pay period 19 overlaps two fiscal years, and job codes in Paycheck8 will change for the majority of employees effective Oct. 1, 2024 (FY2025).

What you need to do

1. Submit your time and attendance by the end of Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024.

2. You must use both FY24 and FY25 job codes:

   • Use your FY24 job code for Sunday, Sept. 22, through Monday, Sept. 30, 2024.

   • Use your FY25 job code beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.

3. Double check your Paycheck 8 profile. Your job code may automatically update to the FY25 job code however, you may need to update it manually.

4. Contact your local budget officer for job code information if needed, and if you are not sure if your job code should change on Oct. 1, 2024.

5. Review the How-to Guide for Paycheck8 New Fiscal Year for detailed instructions.

Help is available

• Call: 1-877-372-7248, option 2

• Email: hrm_contact_center@usda.gov 

• Self-Service: ConnectHR, then select HR Help. For detailed instructions, review the self-service portal user guide.