Once per diem entries have been submitted, Raken gives payroll admins and supervisors a centralized view to review, filter, correct, and export all per diem data before it reaches payroll. Every entry is tied to a specific employee, project, and date — making reconciliation fast and fully auditable.
Quick Answer
To review per diem entries in Raken:
Click Time in the left navigation, then click Review > Per Diem.
Use the date picker and Filters to find specific records.
Click the ellipsis (...) on any entry to edit or delete it.
Click Download to export per diem data for payroll.
Requires the Performance Plan.
On the Web
Step 1: Navigate to Per Diem
Log into the Raken web app. Click Time in the left navigation, then click Review > Per Diem. Columns include: Employee, Date, Project, Type, Classification, Description, Attachments, and Amount.
Step 2: Set the Date Range
Use the date picker to select the pay period or date range you want to review.
Step 3: Filter Entries
Click Filters to narrow results by Employee, Project, or Group.
Step 4: Edit an Entry
Click the ellipsis (...) on any entry and select Edit. Update the Type, Description, or Attachments. Click Save. Editing per diem does not affect associated time card data.
Step 5: Delete an Entry
Click the ellipsis (...) on any entry and select Delete. Confirm the deletion. Deleting per diem does not affect associated time card data.
Step 6: Export Per Diem Data
Click Download in the top right corner. Apply filters first to scope the export to the right employees, projects, or date range. Exports include: Employee, Project, Date, Type, and Description.
Reviewing Per Diem from Time Summary
The Time Summary flags employees with per diem entries during the current pay period — useful for pre-payroll review.
Click Time > Time cards > Summary. Look for the per diem indicator next to employee names. Click it to navigate directly to that employee's per diem entries.
On Mobile
Tap Time > Review > Per Diem. View per diem entries for your assigned projects. Tap any entry to view details or edit.
Full reporting and export is available on the web app only.
Troubleshooting & FAQ
Where is the best place to review per diem before payroll?
The Time > Review > Per Diem page on the web app. It shows all entries across all projects and supports filtering and CSV export. The Time Summary also flags employees with per diem entries.
What does the per diem export include?
Employee name, Project, Date, Per Diem Type, and Description. Your payroll or accounting team applies the applicable rates externally.
Does per diem sync automatically to accounting software?
Not currently. Use the CSV export for downstream payroll use.
Who can review and export per diem data?
Account Administrators can review and export across all projects. Project Administrators can review entries for their assigned projects only.
Technical Specifications
Compatibility: iOS 15+, Android 10+, and all major web browsers
Offline Capability: No — requires an active connection
Plan Required: Performance Plan
Add-on Required: None
Role Required: Account Administrator (all projects) or Project Administrator (assigned projects only)
Considerations
Requires the Performance Plan. Contact your account manager to upgrade.
Full review and export is available on the web app. Mobile supports viewing and editing individual entries only.
Editing or deleting a per diem entry does not modify associated time card data.
Use the Time Summary per diem indicator as part of your standard pre-payroll review workflow.
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