When it came to our annual report this year, I was surprised to see our cost for ADP payroll was so low; about $260/yeear, with four full time staff. When I asked our treasurer about it, he said the secret was to pay staff on the 15th of the month by cheque or direct fund transfer (no charge at our credit union) and treat it as a salary advance. ADP pays staff by direct deposit at the end of the month and records the funds transfer on the 15th as an advance.

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This is the Congregational Finance News page: it's updated periodically with important information for treasurers and office/payroll administrators working in ministry units and pastoral charges.

Check it out! This has just been updated for the 2011 new year!

The pastoral charge payroll service has a new client service number:

1-877-377-4784

Just received word that while 82% of pastoral charges are now enrolled in the centralized payroll system, presbyteries have been directed by the MEPS (Permanent Committee) that they can now only approve calls, appointments and settlements if the pastoral charge is now enrolled in the centralized payroll system. The goal is 100% enrollment. If your congregation isn't enrolled and you have an appointment coming up effective July 1, you might want to move on this.