26-P-005 2026 SHARP On-cycle and Off-cycle Payroll Schedules
INFORMATIONAL CIRCULAR NO.: 26-P-005 Supersedes 25-P-006
DATE: September 15, 2025
SUBJECT: 2026 SHARP On-Cycle & Off-Cycle Payroll Schedules
EFFECTIVE DATE: 12/07/2025
OAR CONTACTS: doa_payroll@ks.gov
APPROVAL: Sunni Zentner (original signature on file)
SUMMARY: 2026 SHARP On-Cycle & Off-Cycle Payroll Schedules
Attached are the 2026 SHARP on-cycle and off-cycle payroll schedules, outlining key payroll processing deadlines for each bi-weekly pay period.
Action Required:
Agency personnel responsible for payroll processing must ensure all required information is entered into or submitted by the specified cutoff dates to guarantee timely and accurate payment to employees.
SHARP Off-Cycle Payroll Processing
- Processed each Monday and every other Wednesday night.
- If a holiday falls on a processing day, the run typically moves to the next business day.
- Run A paychecks usually align with the on-cycle pay date.
- Runs B and C are dated three business days after processing.
Key Deadlines:
- By 6:30 p.m.: Submit and approve reported time.
- By 7:00 p.m.: Enter adjustments and approve payable time.
- Time must be fully approved before requesting paycheck adjustments in SHARP
Regent’s Off-Cycle Payroll Processing
- Follow the same off-cycle schedule SHARP: each Monday and every other Wednesday night.
- Interface file deadlines: Fridays and every other Tuesday by 4:00 p.m.
- Files must be approved by the Office of Accounts and Reports by 5:00 p.m. for processing
- Payroll issued will share the same check/advice date as the SHARP off-cycle processed that night.
Please review the attached schedules carefully and ensure all relevant staff are informed of these timelines.
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