Why would I release and select in two steps rather than one?

Whether you move time records in one or two steps depends on the needs of your organization.

Moving time records in two steps provides an additional level of time record verification. You can choose to review time record accuracy before you release batches, after you release batches to future status, and after you select time records to current status.

If you release and select in one step, you can review time record accuracy before you release batches and after you select time records to current status.

Some organizations have different functional positions perform the release and the select procedures. For example, the payroll supervisor might release time records, and the payroll manager might select the time records to current status for processing. Also, an organization might want more checks and balances before processing the time records. If this is the case with your organization, it is recommended that you move time records in two steps.

If your organization uses batch control to control hours and amounts, you must move time records in two steps.