1. Background of the Problem/Opportunity
2. Project Scope and Constraint
The scope of the project covers the upgrade of the existing payroll system of the Catanduanes State Colleges, from a computer-based system to a web-based system. The system shall maintain a database that will store and maintain the updated Payroll Data, Deductions and salary information and compute employees’ salaries.
The new system, as a web-based system, will allow employees to access the system through the intranet using a web browser. This system will keep record of all payroll information and make all of this data available online through reports. The application is to be developed in the so-called “WAMP” platform.
The following are the constraints that could affect the project:
• Viruses
• Power Interruption
3. Project Benefit
Once the project is implemented, it is expected that the following benefits shall be met:
• Faster payroll service to employees
• Higher employee morale
8. System Requirement Model/Checklist
8.1 Inputs
• The employees must log in and log out into the system.
• The HR Department must store all the necessary information required in the computation of the employees’ salaries (e.g. deductions, benefits, taxes, bonuses).
8.2 Outputs
• The Payroll System must produce a Payroll Summary.
• The system must provide updated information about the employees’ salaries.
• The system must generate reports such as Payroll Reports and Employees’ Records Reports.
8.3 Processes
• The system shall compute the employees’ salaries.
• The Payroll System must update employee’s salaries, bonuses, deductions and benefits.
• The system must record all the information generated by the system for future uses.
• Determine payroll
8.4 Performance
• The system must be accessible anywhere within the organization during office hours or within reasonable periods of time, whenever need arises.
8.5 System Controls
• The system must provide log-on