William Eichler 01 March 2024

Surrey apologises for £30m payroll problem

Surrey apologises for £30m payroll problem image
Image: UnderhilStudio / Shutterstock.com

Surrey County Council has apologised after a problem with their new £30m payroll system left staff out of pocket.

The payroll system was paying employees the wrong wages, which resulted in some staff missing mortgage and rent payments, according to Surrey County Council Trade Unions (SCCTU).

A council spokesperson acknowledged that the installation of a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system last summer resulted in ‘some issues relating to payroll’.

An SCCTU spokesperson said: ‘These errors include large overpayments and underpayments, which have had dire reverberations for the staff in question.’

‘This includes employees being unable to make payments on their mortgage, rent, cars, and utilities.’

The council has put in place a number of workarounds and extra resource to address the issue, and there is now a dedicated technical team working to resolve ‘underlying issues’.

The council spokesperson said: ‘Some level of disruption was expected throughout such a fundamental transition to a new system, but we are sorry for any inconvenience to employees and schools adversely affected; our primary focus has always been the welfare of our staff as we resolve any errors, and we will continue to work with them throughout this process.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Head of Democratic Services, Elections & Monitoring Officer

Harborough District Council
Grade 12 £67,236 – £71,223 plus £3000pa Statutory Officer Allowance
We are looking for an accomplished and proactive leader for our vacant post of Head of Democratic Services & Elections Market Harborough, Leicestershire
Recuriter: Harborough District Council

Operations Co-ordinator

Wakefield Council
£16,030.50 - £17,217.00, Grade 7, 18.5 hours, Permanent
We are seeking one part time 18.5 hours per week Operations Co-ordinator position Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Residential Worker

Wakefield Council
£32,061.00 - £34,434.00, Grade 7, 37 hours, Permanent
Wakefield is ambitious for children and have adopted an innovative approach throughout its residential model. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Short Break Worker

Wakefield Council
£16,030.50 - £17,217.00, Grade 7, 18.5 hours, Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work in our short break services for children and adults with disabilities. Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Recuriter: Wakefield Council

Workplace Supervisor

North Yorkshire Council
£25,989 - £31,537 per annum
We’re looking for a proactive, hands-on individual to join us as a Workplace Supervisor.. Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Recuriter: North Yorkshire Council
Linkedin Banner