Payroll The University acknowledges the finding related to discrepancies between payroll charges, personnel action forms, and time and effort reporting. We understand the requirement that all salary and wage charges to federal awards must be supported by accurate records and internal controls in acc...
Payroll The University acknowledges the finding related to discrepancies between payroll charges, personnel action forms, and time and effort reporting. We understand the requirement that all salary and wage charges to federal awards must be supported by accurate records and internal controls in accordance with Uniform Guidance §200.430. Corrective Actions 1. Alignment of Personnel Actions and Payroll Distribution: The University will implement additional review steps to ensure that labor distribution reports match the approved personnel action forms before payroll is charged to the grant. Any discrepancies must now be corrected before processing. 2. Strengthened Time and Effort Verification: Time and effort reports must now be reviewed and reconciled against the percentages authorized on personnel action forms. Reports that do not match will be returned to departments for correction before certification. 3. Enhanced Internal Controls and Documentation: A standardized monthly reconciliation process will be established to ensure consistency between personnel records, effort reporting, and payroll charges. 4. Staff Training: Training will be provided to fiscal managers, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, human resources, and payroll personnel on Uniform Guidance requirements, proper effort reporting, and documentation standards. 5. Periodic Monitoring: Supervisory reviews will be conducted to ensure continued compliance and to identify discrepancies proactively. The University believes these corrective measures will strengthen internal controls and ensure that payroll charges to federal programs are accurate, allowable, and properly documented.