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IT problems at a council contractor could hit school finances and lead to staff being paid the wrong amount, councillors have warned.
Problems with the roll-out of new software used by outsourcing giant Capita, which manages the finances of many of Barnet’s council-run schools, have led to delays and possible inaccuracies in staff payroll data.
The complications – which come at a time when school budgets are already squeezed – could lead to “incorrect payments” and “financial loss”, according to a Barnet Council report.
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