Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RETROACTIVE PAYMENTS TO CITY EMPLOYEES FOR CORRECTIVE SALARY WAGES (JUNE 25, 2021 - JUNE 22, 2023) AND WAIVER OF REPAYMENT FOR OVERPAYMENTS TO CITY EMPLOYEES DURING THE SAME PERIOD.
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I. SUMMARY
After conducting a thorough analysis of our payroll structure, we uncovered discrepancies in city employee salaries stemming from data entry errors and inaccuracies in hourly staff rates. We have taken corrective action to rectify these errors and implemented measures to prevent future miscalculations.
We are pleased to report that the unions have agreed to retroactively adjust pay for city employees from June 25, 2021 through June 22, 2023. Moving forward, the Human Resources department will diligently present hourly salary tables to the City Council for approval to ensure accuracy and alignment with our financial system's requirements.
Budget Resolution 23-156 has been proposed to facilitate proper payout for city employees who experienced wage losses and to address any overpayments that occurred. This resolution reflects our commitment to fair compensation and financial integrity within our organization.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. APPROVE retroactive corrective salary wages of $189,984.30 and waive repayment of overpayments of $2,397.80 for city employees from June 25, 2021 through June 22, 2023.
2. APPROVE Budget Resolution No. 23-156, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARSON CITY COUNCIL AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGET IN THE GENERAL FUND.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
Take another action the City Council deems appropriate.
IV. BACKGROUND
Historically, the City Council has received monthly salary tables for approval. However, our financial system requires hourly salary tables. This required a subsequent conversion of previously approved monthly salary tables into hourly ones. Unfortunately, these conversions were not consistently accurat...
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