Department of Administration and Finance 2016 Annual Report

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Department of Administration & Finance 2016 Annual Report • The Purchasing Manager transitioned the administrative activities concerning the Diversity Program and the related Ordinance to the newly appointed Diversity Inclusion Officer. Purchasing Manager continued to participate in purchasing strategy meetings regarding diversity and inclusion in the purchasing process. • The Human Rights Commission started planning to work with the new Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Human Resources concerning training for city employees. • All employees involved in any financial aspect of the City government were required to view online internal controls training based on a mandate from the State Board of Accounts. All departments complied by February 28, 2017. Strategic Goais for 2017 Model of our Values (Excellence, Accountability, Innovation, Inclusion, and Empowerment) • Continue with a commitment to transparency and accountability disclosing financial reports and financial transaction details via website/portal. • Continue to work through the Priority-Based Budgeting method with all City Departments, to ensure City dollars are being budgeted according to priorities which are important to the administration and the citizens of South Bend. The 2018 budget will place heavy consideration on the outcome of the efforts of the Priority Based Budgeting exercise. • The Department of Administration and Finance Division of Central Services and Purchasing will focus on assisting the City departments to: • Achieve best practices and process improvements • Achieve optimal efficiencies in purchasing practices • Support the Indiana Code on Procurement Activities. Important Initiatives for 2017 Great Employer with Great Employees • Educate and promote excellence in departmental fiscal officers through a variety of methods including bi-monthly fiscal officer's meetings that contain an educational component. • Host a Fourth Annual Veteran's Day Celebration. 6