2.2 - Payroll Audit of Countywide HR duties

In this episode of Adventures in Auditing, Salt Lake County Auditor Chris Harding is joined by Senior Auditor Tammy Brakey and Auditor Abigail Dalton to break down the findings from the HR Payroll Audit. 

Chris, Tammy, and Abigail discuss key issues uncovered in the audit, including payroll security risks, missing background checks, undocumented merit increases, and even employees who were either overpaid or never received payments they were owed. They also dive into why these findings matter—not just for county employees, but for taxpayers who fund government operations.

Tune in to learn how the county is fixing these payroll issues, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring every employee gets paid accurately while protecting public funds.