OPA is responsible for coordinating matters of payroll policy and procedure among City oversight and line agencies, ensuring City compliance with applicable Federal, State, and City employment tax regulations, distributing and accounting for the City's payroll, managing the City's payroll bank accounts and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and operational effectiveness of payroll systems.
OPA is overseen by a two-member unsalaried Board of Directors appointed by the Mayor, one representing the Mayor and one recommended by and representing the Comptroller. The Mayor appoints an Executive Director of the Office of Payroll Administration upon the recommendation of the OPA Board.