<prompt> Human: Just checked my bank account while at work today is payday, noticed I was paid about 1,000 more than I should have been about 50 of my paycheck. I was on vacation for five days in the last pay period two weeks, figure its almost certainly somehow related to that. Ignoring the ethical ramifications for the time being, Im figuring 99 chance they realize it eventually and take it back, should I just go ahead and tell them they messed up now? What are the chances I can run away with it?? :Also, if its relevant. I work for a state government entity.Edit: Just looked at my paystub online - the extra sum is explained by an entry titled contract pay. Contract pay is defined under earnings description as ContractPlan Lump Sum. Thoughts?  <response>: You should notify your employer right away. Chances are something isnt going to balance and they will eventually find it. Save yourself a headache of having to come up with the money if you spent it and possible HR actions. 