New York county's time and attendance system needs an upgrade, say officials
State employees in Saratoga County, New York, are using an antiquated timeclock system that officials are calling to be updated, according to the Saratoga Post Star.
The timeclock - which is estimated to be at least 30 years old - prints the times of employees' arrivals on cards that are then collected by department heads and processed by the personnel department before being taken to the treasurer's office for review.
Upgrading the time card system has long been delayed because of budget concerns, but the cost could quickly be offset by resulting efficiencies. A total of 58 employees are currently required to dedicate a total of 370 hours per week to ensure that the present procedure is carried out. Computerizing the system could save the county as much as $1.1 million per year.
Elsewhere in New York, a recent state examination of the Department of Public Works in Mechanicville found that the department's timeclock had been out of order for several years, according to the Times Union.
The timeclock - which is estimated to be at least 30 years old - prints the times of employees' arrivals on cards that are then collected by department heads and processed by the personnel department before being taken to the treasurer's office for review.
Upgrading the time card system has long been delayed because of budget concerns, but the cost could quickly be offset by resulting efficiencies. A total of 58 employees are currently required to dedicate a total of 370 hours per week to ensure that the present procedure is carried out. Computerizing the system could save the county as much as $1.1 million per year.
Elsewhere in New York, a recent state examination of the Department of Public Works in Mechanicville found that the department's timeclock had been out of order for several years, according to the Times Union.
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