Personnel and Payroll Audit

The Personnel & Payroll Audit equips ministry leaders to review and improve employment practices, clergy compensation, and documentation systems with clarity and care.

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Empowering Confident Payroll and Personnel Oversight

Payroll and staffing errors don’t just create legal risk—they erode trust and burden leadership. This audit supports ministry settings in reviewing key employment systems through a Spirit-led lens. With an emphasis on Calling, care, and compliance, this process helps leadership identify where misalignments, oversights, or documentation gaps may be compromising clarity and sustainability.

What’s Included

  • Worker Classification Review
    Ensure staff and contractor designations meet IRS and state guidelines (W2 vs. 1099, exempt vs. non-exempt).

  • Clergy Compensation and Housing Allowance
    Evaluate clergy payroll and housing allowance setup for compliance and clear documentation.

  • Benefit Tracking & Leave Policies
    Examine how benefits (e.g., retirement, health, PTO) are documented and reported.

  • Personnel File Audit
    Review required documentation (e.g., I-9s, offer letters) for completeness and legal sufficiency.

  • Payroll System & Reporting Review
    Confirm reporting workflows align with employment law and reflect accurate financial records.

  • Findings & Recommendations Report
    Receive a summary of issues, risk areas, and prioritized action steps to improve systems.

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Why It Matters

  • Compliance
    Avoid legal or tax complications before they arise.

  • Integrity
    Support your ministry’s ethical standards by treating staff justly.

  • Clarity
    Free your leadership to make confident staffing decisions with the right structures in place.

Is This Audit Right for Your Ministry?

This audit is ideal for ministry settings with staff or clergy compensation, especially those who’ve experienced leadership transition, expanded staffing, or have uncertainty about compliance. Whether you’re a mid-sized church or a judicatory overseeing multiple payroll streams, this audit helps you align employment practices with mission and law.

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