Financial Policy Documents Changelog
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – November 2023 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0104 and throughout | Dropped some roles not noted in policy text; other minor edits | OFP (047G) | Copying edits approved in other payroll policy set chapters; format | November 2023 |
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – April 2022 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0104 | Service and Division Chief responsibility to appoint timekeepers by memo is updated | VHA CFO | VATAS Delegation of Authority documents add and remove roles | April 2022 |
| 010502B & K, Payroll Tasks | Replace timekeeper audit with annual audit requirement | OM (004) | Per Office of Business Oversight (OBO) review and recommendation | April 2022 |
| 010503, Certifying Official Actions | Edit sub-header and change timesheet certification deadline. | OFP (047) | Reduce missing time errors and related special pay requests | April 2022 |
| 010502 & 4 | Full update | OFP (047) | Identify responsible party in each provision | April 2022 |
| Appendix A | Added audit requirement | OM (004) | Per OBO review and recommendation | April 2022 |
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – September 2021 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010501L changed to 010502M & N in April 2022 | Add requirement for clearance upon separation. | OFP (047G) | Request from field | September 2021 |
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – March 2019 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various | Reformatted to new policy format and completed five-year review; moved daylight savings time coverage to Vol XV, Chapter 2; added clarity to high-level requirements | OFP (047G) | Reorganized chapter layout | March 2019 |
| Procedures and Appendices | Removed procedures and appendices allowing detailed procedures content to move under Financial Services Center (FSC) Payroll Support Division (PSD) responsibility. | OFP (047G) | Assignment reorganization | March 2019 |
| 010503C | Removed allowance for exception to prohibiting a timekeeper posting their own timesheet. | OFP (047G) | Improved remote access in VATAS; opportunity to automate control | March 2019 |
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – January 2018 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010501D | 1) Allow supervisors to control Time and Leave Unit (TL) access, and 2) allow the same supervisor to enter both system approvals (Supervisor and TL Approver). | OFP (047G) | Changes support VATAS process enhancement. | January 2018 |
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – July 2017 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010502 | Added control that supervisors may not certify their own timecard or that of a family member, close relative, or other individual whose relationship may create the appearance of a conflict of interest. | OFP (047G) | OIG recommendation | July 2017 |
Chapter 01A - Payroll: Overview
Volume XV Chapter 01A – July 2014 Revisions
| Section | Revision | Office | Reason for Change | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010501D | Clarified segregation of duties requirements | OFP (047G) | Reduced restriction on supervisor TL role assignment | July 2014 |
| 0104 Roles and Responsibilities | Updated section | OFP (047G) | To match other chapters | July 2014 |
