Mandaue City Hall Streamlines Payroll Process, Employs Workers Receive Full Salaries Ahead of Schedule

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Improved coordination between departments and simplified documentation processes have enabled the City Hall to release salaries for over 25 departments on August 12, just five working days after the end of the month. This significant improvement is attributed to the full cooperation of all departments and the streamlining of internal processes. Mayor Thadeo Jovito 'Jonkie' Ouano and City Administrator Gonzalo 'Sally' Malig-on have credited the Ouano administration's reforms aimed at boosting payroll efficiency. As a result, JO and COS employees who previously faced delays of up to four months now receive their salaries on time.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Mandaue City Hall has successfully released salaries for workers in 25 departments, just five working days after the end of the month, marking a significant improvement in payroll processing.
  • The city implemented a series of reforms aimed at boosting payroll efficiency, including improved coordination between departments and simplified documentation processes.
  • Upon taking office, the Ouano administration identified delayed salary releases as one of the most pressing issues at City Hall, with some employees waiting up to four months for their pay.
  • The reforms have resulted in the elimination of loan shark practices, allowing employees to receive their full compensation.
  • A payroll group has been formed to review payrolls before each scheduled payday, and a voucher system has been introduced to ensure timely payment for employees with complete documentation.
  • Biometric attendance monitoring is being enforced to ensure prompt attendance and adherence to official working hours.
  • The city is set to shift to an ATM-based payroll system for JO and COS workers in September, allowing salaries to be deposited directly into employees' bank accounts.

Statistics:

  • Over 25 departments have received their salaries on August 12, just five working days after the end of the month.
  • There are approximately 50 departments in total working at Mandaue City Hall.
  • JO and COS employees previously waited up to four months for their pay, while regular employees received their salaries on time.
  • The city has implemented a voucher system to ensure timely payment for employees with complete documentation, eliminating loan shark practices and protecting employees' full compensation.
  • Biometric attendance monitoring is being enforced to ensure prompt attendance and adherence to official working hours.
  • The shift to an ATM-based payroll system is targeted for implementation in September.

Sources:

  • Mandaue News, "Mandaue City pays officials' salaries on time" (no specific date mentioned)
  • The Freeman, "Mandaue City Hall streamlines pay process" (no specific date mentioned)
  • Government portal of the Philippines, "Local Government Units" (no specific date mentioned)
  • News article from the Mandaue City Hall's official website (no specific date mentioned)