Punch and Exception Configuration Audit

Purpose

Validate punch behavior, exception thresholds, rounding, grace rules, and manager handling.

How to use this checklist

Run this review with a system administrator, payroll/timekeeping owner, operational manager, and reporting or integration owner. Mark each item Pass, Needs Work, or Not Applicable and capture evidence.

Checklist

• [ ] Punch sources match policy: clock, web, mobile, or quick timestamp
• [ ] Early-in, late-in, early-out, and late-out thresholds are documented
• [ ] Missed punch behavior is consistent across pay rules
• [ ] Rounding and grace rules are tested with boundary scenarios
• [ ] Long interval and short shift thresholds produce expected results
• [ ] Break exceptions distinguish individual and total break issues
• [ ] Managers know when to edit, comment, justify, or mark reviewed
• [ ] System-generated punches and exceptions are distinguishable in audit history

Minimum evidence to retain

• Screenshot or export of the applicable configuration.
• Test employee, test date, expected result, and actual result.
• Named owner and due date for every failed item.
• Approval showing the business owner accepted the final result.

Stop and escalate when

A failed control could affect payroll, employee access, compliance, or a closed pay period. Do not use production edits as the first test.