When is the last moment to check if timecards are accurate?

The best time to check if timecards are accurate is just before the payroll processing begins. This allows for any discrepancies or errors to be corrected in a timely manner, ensuring that all employees are paid accurately for the work they have performed. Verifying timecards at this stage helps to prevent issues that could arise post-processing, where adjustments may be more complicated or even impossible to implement in time for that pay period.

Checks performed on the last day of the month, while important, might not catch issues that occur just before payroll is finalized. Likewise, while checking timecards on specific dates such as the 1st and 15th or the 10th and 25th of the month may provide periodic oversight, these dates may not align closely enough with the immediate deadlines for payroll processing to be effective in ensuring accuracy before payments are made.