Program Overview

Explore all the unique issues confronted by government/public sector payroll professionals. Learn about the special Fair Labor Standard Act exceptions involved in exempt and non-exempt employees, comp time, police/fire exceptions, and much more. We will explore the complex Section 218 taxation issue regarding Social Security and Medicare tax, and the pension options for state, local, and school districts.

Also includes an in-depth discussion of government sector accounting and auditing, as well as controls and auditing techniques specific for compliance with federal, state and state retirement regulations. We will look closely at the impact of collective bargaining agreements and how to meet their needs in conjunction with the federal, state and local regulations.

We also cover how process management, process improvement, benchmarking and metrics will help us develop and build a modern, efficient government sector payroll department. This certificate program will provide you with leadership tools and skills to manage today's complex government/public sector payroll at all levels.

Learning Objectives

• Explore the FLSA exceptions around government/public sector employees
• Gain details on public sector employee taxation
• Explore the various government retirement plans
• Understand how metrics will help develop a payroll department

Credit Information

Earn up to 12 Recertification Credit Hours (RCHs), 1.2 Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or 14 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits. Delivery Method: Group Live. Program Level: Overview. No prerequisites or advance preparation required. Fields of Study: Business Law=5, Taxes=6.5, Business Management and Organization=2.5