Central Payroll Bureau

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Central Payroll Bureau

The Central Payroll Bureau (CPB) is responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services for the State of New Mexico. As a division of the Department of Finance and Administration, CPB is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and customer service in support of state employees and partner agencies.

Through the use of efficient processes, reliable systems, and a focus on continuous improvement, the Bureau works to safeguard public resources and strengthen confidence in the State's financial operations.

 

 

Data Control, Payroll Administrator, Training Unit, Functional Unit
Data Control Title Phone No.
Joel Carrete Data Control Manager 505-629-8691
Ryanna Martinez Patterson Data Control Administrator 505-490-5242
Karen Armijo Data Control Administrator 505-372-8602
Payroll Administrator Title Phone No.
Eleanor Baca Payroll Administrator 505-629-6573
Theresa Gallegos Payroll Administrator 505-629-6477
Margarita Fresquez Payroll Administrator 505-487-0172
Nallely Chavez Payroll Administrator 505-629-8860
Training Unit Title Phone No.
Claudette Romero Training Supervisor 505-376-3067
Christina Ortiz Payroll Trainer 505-623-1207
Functional Unit Title Phone No.
Suzette Porter Bureau Chief 505-690-3426
Vacant Senior Manager
Margaret Griego Payroll Manager 505-629-6163

NOTICES

Central Payroll Bureau forms can be submitted via the followings:

  1. Forms Submission System (FSS) : https://platform.dfa.nm.gov/
  2. Internal Mail: This pertains to Check Reversals. The original check is required in order for checks to be reversed. Please, send the mail to DFA Central Payroll Bureau, Attn: Central Payroll Forms.
  3. DFA Central Payroll Forms email – CentralPayroll.Form@dfa.nm.gov
  4. Fax: 505‑827‑1223

The deadline for receiving manual warrant requests is Wednesday 11am, all other forms is Tuesday at close of business, on the pay period end date. If there is a holiday in the pay cycle, it may change the cutoff date.

Manual Warrants related to Cancelled Checks: Please submit the paperwork via MAIL to Central Payroll.  ‘Cancelled Check’ will only occur if the physical check is received Central Payroll.