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Payroll-Based Journal consulting

Make PBJ a process.
Not a quarterly scramble.

Payroll files, agency hours, and employee records do not always line up. Get practical help reviewing the data and building a repeatable process across your facilities.

Book a PBJ consultation

30 minutes with Josh King · One facility or an entire group

Start with the part that needs attention.

Data review & reconciliation

Review payroll exports, employee identifiers, job-code mapping, and agency-hour records. Identify discrepancies and the source records your team needs to resolve them.

A repeatable quarterly workflow

Agree who gathers source data, reviews exceptions, prepares files, and checks submission feedback. Establish a reporting calendar with clear responsibilities.

Coordination across facilities

Bring local payroll contacts and regional leadership into a shared review process, while keeping each facility’s records and responsibilities clear.

Practical follow-through

Scope the level of support you need—from a focused review to recurring help. Confirm deliverables, access, and pricing before work begins.

Know what happens next.

Start with a conversation about your current process and reporting concerns. If there is a fit, we will outline the records needed, who owns the work, and a proposed scope for your review.

Discuss your facilities

Questions before we talk?

Can we start with one facility?

Yes. We can discuss a focused review at one building before deciding whether a shared process makes sense for the wider group.

What do we need for the first call?

No records are needed to start. Be ready to describe your payroll system, number of facilities, current PBJ process, and the issue you want help with. We will agree on any secure data exchange after discussing scope.

Do we need to replace our payroll software?

We start by understanding your existing systems and available exports. Any change to software, integrations, or reporting workflows is scoped with your team rather than assumed.

What if our current submission has a problem?

Tell us what happened and which reporting period is involved. We will discuss the records and next steps to investigate. Whether a correction is possible depends on the reporting period and applicable CMS rules; a consultation is not a promise that a closed quarter can be changed.

Can you guarantee a better staffing star rating?

No. Accurate reporting is important, but a rating depends on staffing and other CMS methodology inputs. The work is scoped around data quality, review, and a consistent reporting process—not guaranteed ratings or penalties avoided.

How does Moss Consulting fit in?

Your first conversation is with Josh King. Where Moss is a fit for broader payroll or HR support, Josh will explain his role, the proposed delivery team, and an introduction before any handoff.

Looking for preparation tools? Explore the PBJ submission checklist