Inconsistent time and attendance policies can cause payroll havoc
According to a recent audit by the New York comptroller's office, the board of supervisors overseeing Warren County's financial management failed to institute county-wide time and attendance policies, resulting in employee attendance discrepancies, the North Country Gazette reports.
The lack of a record-keeping policy during the audit period of January 2009 to February 2010 led to overtime inconsistencies and payroll errors. These included the failure to implement a pay rate reduction of $5,160 for one employee and the underpayment of another by more than $7,000.
Some of the confusion stemmed from the fact that a comprehensive software solution was not in place. Leveraging software to oversee the payroll process automates many responsibilities for staff working under the treasurer, freeing them up to focus on other important duties. Centralized automation eliminates the risk of departments interpreting rules differently while simultaneously relieving employees of much of the timekeeping burden.
The lack of a record-keeping policy during the audit period of January 2009 to February 2010 led to overtime inconsistencies and payroll errors. These included the failure to implement a pay rate reduction of $5,160 for one employee and the underpayment of another by more than $7,000.
Some of the confusion stemmed from the fact that a comprehensive software solution was not in place. Leveraging software to oversee the payroll process automates many responsibilities for staff working under the treasurer, freeing them up to focus on other important duties. Centralized automation eliminates the risk of departments interpreting rules differently while simultaneously relieving employees of much of the timekeeping burden.
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