Collection of Duplicate Electronic Payroll Payments
Submitted for:
Angelica Morales
Submitted By:
Angelica Morales
Department:
Auditor
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to request for Commissioners Court to authorize the Treasurer and County Attorney to file suit and collect duplicate electronic payroll payments from four previous employees as per section 113.902 of the Texas Local Government Code; and, any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: Four former employees were paid on January 21, 2022 for a total of $4,683.33 (net pay) and were inadvertently paid again on February 4, 2022. The Treasurer has attempted to collect the duplicate payroll payments by mailing out Request for Payroll Duplicate Payment for Reimbursement Request letters to said former employees and has been unsuccessful.
Solution: The Treasurer will file suit for recovery of the duplicate payments through the office of the County Attorney.
Result: Webb County will be reimbursed for the duplicate payroll payments.