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.
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.
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.