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What is the purpose of the Finance & Administrative Services Department?
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The purpose of the Finance & Administrative Services Department is to provide staff support to internal departments, assure legal and financial accountability to the public, provide risk management services, and to provide customer service to both internal and external clientele.
The Finance & Administrative Services Department directs the City's finance and administrative functions including Finance, Information Services, Human Resources, Risk Management, Financial Planning and City Treasurer. The department is directly responsible for the City's annual budget process, Long Term Financial Plan, labor negotiations, risk management, investment management and information technology.
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Who provides the City’s insurance coverage?
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The City is self-insured for liability coverage through CJPIA (California Joint Powers Insurance Authority) which is located in Orange County. Membership consists of 122 cities throughout California. The City also purchases property insurance, boiler & machinery, special events insurance, and faithful performance bond through the insurance pool.
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What is the current staffing?
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The Finance & Administrative Services Department consists of the following positions for a total of 2 full time employees and one part-time employee:
- Assistant City Manager - Serves as the Department Head for the Finance & Administrative Services Department; is responsible for preparing the Annual Budget, Long Term Financial Plan and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; and is the chief negotiator in labor negotiations.
- Sr. Administrative Assistant - Handles administrative functions for the Department; coordinates publishing & distribution of annual financial documents; provides back-up for the City Manager’s office; assists the ACM with various special projects; and serves as mail room supervisor.
- Part time office specialist - provides clerical support to ACM and CM; provides mail pick up and delivery for all facilities.
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