Department codes
A department code is an account code that allows you to break down employees' funding into sub-groups.
Schools can decide whether to use department codes. If you choose to use them, it is recommended that you use the Ministry-approved department codes; however you can create additional codes for your school in Novopay Online.
Change an employee's department code
Note: For retrospective changes, use the NOVO21 form.
To change an individual's department code in Novopay Online:
My School tab > Employment Changes > Employee Changes >Change category: Funding/Department Code Change > Click Online
Create a new department code
To create a new department code in Novopay Online:
My School tab > Fund Management > Funding Indicator/Dept Code
The department code must consist of five digits (numbers not letters). Use a plain English description that others will understand, as this description will be used in reports.
You can run the General Ledger Accounts report for a list of the department codes that are in use at your school.
Note: A department code that you have created may show in the SUE report with a description that differs from the one you entered in Novopay Online. This is a known defect, and affects the SUE report only.
Forms
See NOVO forms to download NOVO forms, and for guidance on completing forms.
- NOVO21 - Funding/Department Code Change
Related links
Payroll codes:
A-Z of payroll:
Reports: