Commissioner raises internal-control concern over payroll; staff to produce additional reporting and options
A commissioner said it is 'highly inadvisable' for the county treasurer to serve as payroll clerk because it concentrates accounting duties; staff agreed to prepare additional payroll reports and to explore options including returning payroll to another office or outsourcing.
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A commissioner raised internal-control concerns after reviewing auditor commentary about separation of duties. The commissioner said having the same office both prepare payroll and disburse county funds undermines oversight and requested more detailed payroll reporting and options to mitigate the risk.
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