F/EA processes, records and responds to notices from Federal, State and Local tax agencies that are received on behalf of employers. All notices are date stamped immediately upon receipt.
22. Payroll Department issues checks and/or returns to applicable tax agency with copies of notices
23. Copies of checks and/or returns are submitted to <<Staff Title>>
24. Copies of checks and/or returns are attached to notices
25. Notices, checks and/or returns are scanned to participant scan file and saved for a minimum of 7 years per File Retention Policy
26. Any notices received for consumers who did not have payroll during the period on the notice:
27. Must have zero returns (as applicable per notice) completed by <<Staff Title>> or
28. Must have account numbers terminated (See chapter on Retiring and Revoking Account Numbers and Authorization)
29. If it is determined that the participant transferred to another F/EA, additional research is required
The internal controls used by F/EA to monitor this process establish responsibility, segregate duties, document procedures and ensure independent internal verification.