KPMG reports on DoD pay scandal

A KMPG audit of the Department of Defence's ongoing staff pay scandal has found key IT systems aiding payroll processes were working well but facing difficulties with vendor support, states ZDNet.

In a report, KPMG partners Nick Baker and Ken Drover write that the staff pay processes in the Defence Department were characterised by, among other things, "ageing computer systems, which, while working well at managing the complexity of Defence's payroll arrangements, were nonetheless facing vendor support issues".

The report recommended Defence develop an overarching remuneration strategy which included IT systems reform.

Perfect 10 Satellite Distributing, a wholesale provider of satellite television accessories, is maximising the effectiveness of its HR programs with UltiPro Workplace's Web-based human capital management functionality, says Business Wire.

Since going live in August 2008, Perfect 10 has improved efficiencies, automated manual processes, and enhanced service to employees with UltiPro's employee self-service, recruitment, and benefits enrolment features.

“Before UltiPro Workplace, our data was in multiple solutions and spreadsheets, and reporting was challenging, to say the least. My goal with UltiPro was to consolidate our employee data into one solution so we could alleviate the need for duplicate entry, improve data reliability, and gain access to strategic workforce reporting,” said Cindy Kitchens, vice-president of human resources for Perfect 10.

Capel Manor College has selected MidlandHR's iTrent to provide HR and payroll services to its 500 strong workforce, reports Personneltoday.com.

Designed to bring data to life and free up administration time, iTrent will help the College to promote learning through the appreciation of plants, animals and the environment.

The College has chosen to implement multiple operating modules, covering HR management and administration, payroll (including travel and expenses), absence management, and employee and manager self-service. MidlandHR will also provide a dedicated payslip printing service.