Outdated absence management strategies give governments little visibility into how employee leave is tracked and accrued, and can lead to unexpected, costly payments when employees leave or erroneous payments due to unreliable time and attendance data. A comprehensive new research study by Governing Research looks at managing absenteeism in state and local governments and the procedures and policies that are in place to track time off and determine proper payouts for everything from overtime pay to pension benefits.

   This issue brief investigates this research and highlights the ways in which modern automated tracking systems can capture and deliver more accurate information about planned and unplanned absences. Better data means gives state and local governments increased visibility into human capital management — which translates to major cost savings, optimized and productive operations, and peace of mind when it comes to regulatory compliance.

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