Georgia school district investigates $50,000 in 'overpayments'
Keeping accurate and up-to-date payroll records is essential to the successful functioning of any organization or business. However, overpayment continues to be a recurring problem nationwide.
Recently, a review of Georgia’s DeKalb County school system payroll records revealed the district was paying individuals who weren’t even employees, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports.
Specifically, the school district paid almost $50,000 in total to two former employees and five individuals who were mistakenly on recorded leave, the paper reports. These seven individuals represent only a portion of the problem. A total of 148 people were among those whose employment status was in question following an investigation of the district’s records.
"Teachers, administrators and other staff had to show identification in person and fill out a form confirming their employment status," the paper reports. "Most of those whose employment status came up as 'non-verified' were substitute teachers or part-time coaches."
Updating your payroll systems as well as instituting annual or monthly reviews can helps businesses, organizations and governments avoid problems similar to those experienced by the school district.
Recently, a review of Georgia’s DeKalb County school system payroll records revealed the district was paying individuals who weren’t even employees, The Atlanta-Journal Constitution reports.
Specifically, the school district paid almost $50,000 in total to two former employees and five individuals who were mistakenly on recorded leave, the paper reports. These seven individuals represent only a portion of the problem. A total of 148 people were among those whose employment status was in question following an investigation of the district’s records.
"Teachers, administrators and other staff had to show identification in person and fill out a form confirming their employment status," the paper reports. "Most of those whose employment status came up as 'non-verified' were substitute teachers or part-time coaches."
Updating your payroll systems as well as instituting annual or monthly reviews can helps businesses, organizations and governments avoid problems similar to those experienced by the school district.
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