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How do I update DRS Rate Changes in Basic Payroll

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Washington State DRS has published new PERS rates for hours worked starting July 1, 2024.  Go to drs.wa.gov to stay current on any possible changes. Rates can be found here:  https://www.drs.wa.gov/employer/ch6/#contribution-rate-tables-index

DRS hours are based on the hours worked not the paycheck date.  Make these changes after the final payroll for June hours has been completed.

All users will need to be updated manually after the final payroll for August hours.

Got to Payroll > Payroll Setup > Deduction Plans tab

Expand or collapse content PERS 1
  1. Find PERS 1 plan
  2. Highlight PERS 1
  3. Click Edit
  4. Update the Employer Portion (New rate is 0.09030)
  1. Click Save
  2. Click Update

The employee rate for PERS 1 did not change.  Only the employer portion needs to be updated.

Expand or collapse content PERS 2
  1. Find PERS 2 plan
  2. Highlight PERS 2
  3. Click Edit
  4. Update the Employee Portion (New rate is 0.06360)
  5. Update the Employer Portion (New rate is 0.09030)
  1. Click Save
  2. Click Update
Expand or collapse content PERS 3
  1. Find PERS 3plan
  2. Highlight PERS 3
  3. Click Edit
  4. Update the Employer Portion (New rate is 0.0903)

5.    Click Save

6.    Click Update

The employee portion is an option that the employee selects at the time they are eligible for PERS.  Only the employer portion needs to be updated.  

Expand or collapse content LEOFF 2
  1. Find LEOFF 2 plan
  2. Highlight LEOFF 2
  3. Click Edit
  4. Update the Employee Portion (New rate is 0.08530)
  5. Update the Employer Portion (New rate is 0.05320)
  1. Click Save
  2. Click Update
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