The Human Services Department
The Human Services Department has acknowledged the issue identified regarding timesheet
pre-approvals and will take immediate steps to address the issue. HSD will ensure that proxy
timesheet approvers are properly assigned in cases where the primary supervisor is
unavai...
The Human Services Department
The Human Services Department has acknowledged the issue identified regarding timesheet
pre-approvals and will take immediate steps to address the issue. HSD will ensure that proxy
timesheet approvers are properly assigned in cases where the primary supervisor is
unavailable on the day payroll approval is due. HSD will maintain compliance with payroll
policies and ensure the accuracy of timesheet approvals.
Office of Housing
The Office of Housing has acknowledged the finding regarding timesheet pre-approvals and
will take immediate steps to address the issue. Office of Housing will ensure that proxy
timesheet approvers are properly assigned in cases where the primary supervisor is
unavailable on the day payroll approval is due. This adjustment will be incorporated into the
previous improved practices, eliminating the need for pre-approving timesheets. By ensuring
that proxy approvers are in place, the department will maintain compliance with payroll
policies and ensure the accuracy of timesheet approvals.
Parks and Recreation Department
The Parks and Recreation Department acknowledges the finding regarding timesheet preapprovals
and will ensure that proxy timesheet approvers are assigned moving forward as part
of the department's ongoing commitment to improved practices. In addition, the department
would like to clarify that the pre-approval noted occurred before the implementation of the
current corrective action plan, which addressed the prior year's finding. The department
reassures the State Auditor's Office (SAO) that the newly adopted practices, which prevent preapprovals,
will continue to be strictly followed, ensuring compliance and accuracy in payroll
processing, even during pay periods that coincide with holidays.