As of May 2026, all DOE employees who receive their regular, recurring paychecks via direct deposit, but who receive paper checks for per session work, will need to enroll in direct deposit for per session payments. Enrollment must be completed by May 28 via the DOE Payroll Portal. If you do not enroll by the May 28 deadline, per session checks issued as of June 16 and later will be direct deposited into the bank account currently used for your regular paycheck.
If you are already receiving per session payments via direct deposit or wish to have per session payments deposited into the same account as your regular paycheck, no action is required. Read the DOE Personnel Memorandum for more details.