Audit 396201

Finding 2025-004: Payroll Processing Controls Criteria: In accordance with 2 CFR §200.303, management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over federal awards, including controls to ensure payroll transactions are processed accurately and timely. Condition: During control testing over a major federal program, three instances were identified where payroll changes were not entered into the payroll system in a timely manner; however, the Organization subsequently processed appropriate retroactive adjustments. Cause: The Organization lacks procedures to ensure payroll changes are entered timely and reviewed for accuracy. Effect: Employees may not be compensated accurately or timely, and payroll expenses could be recorded in an incorrect period. Although corrections may be made, errors may not be identified or resolved in a timely manner. Recommendation: Management should implement procedures to ensure all approved payroll changes are entered timely into the payroll system and reviewed for accuracy.