A timesheet is an official record of an employee’s worktime. It is an important document that serves many purposes including determining what an employee should be paid and what leave entitlements have been accrued.

Timesheets are often used by an agency to make decisions about workforce resourcing and capacity, managing the welfare of staff and providing support if an injury occurs in the course of performing work duties.

Timesheets that are not accurate whether by accident or design pose a risk for agencies, and public administration in general.

Integrity Spotlight: Keeping time: The importance of accurate timesheets guides agencies in the risks of timesheet fraud and how employers can safeguard timesheet accuracy.