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�a <br /> �y) <br /> Department of Administration & Finance <br /> Divisions of Finance, Human Resources, Safety & Risk, Central Services & Purchasing <br /> 2018 Annual Report <br /> o Budget&Accounting <br /> o Continue to refine role of Fiscal Officers, particularly in the context of new potential job responsibilities <br /> resulting from process reviews within the context of the Dynamics FO implementation. <br /> o Evaluate monthly financial reports to ensure that all information provided is easily understood and <br /> verifiable. Pursue the production of a monthly "fiscal dashboard" that easily communicates financial <br /> position at the City-wide, Department, and Fund levels. <br /> o Continue to maintain adequate cash reserves per City of South Bend policy and industry standards. <br /> o Continue to promote best practices in municipal budgeting including continued integration of five-year <br /> operating and capital plans, the use of Performance Management in budgeting and priority-based <br /> budgeting. <br /> o Explore ways to increase resident participation in the budget cycle, including soliciting feedback more <br /> often and through multiple channels (i.e. online, in-person, etc.) <br /> o Evaluate a more centralized approach to capital budgeting to properly assess strategic importance of <br /> capital projects and ensure that capital spending is inextricably linked to strategic priorities. <br /> o Conduct a formal assessment of internal controls within the City, focusing especially on the cash receipt, <br /> purchasing, and accounts payable functions. <br /> Provide excellent services and efficient processes <br /> o Central Services (Equipment Services) <br /> o Add two new customers in Equipment Services & Radio Communications to increase revenues. <br /> o Implement a new Idle Reduction Policy to reduce the City's fuel usage and Carbon Footprint. <br /> o Secure grant dollars to help pay for alternate fueled vehicles. <br /> o Selection and implementation of new Fleet Software. <br /> o Equipment Services to continue working on achieving the Blue Seal Certification. <br /> o Upgrade of Solid Waste CNG fueling compressor. <br /> o Coordinate with IT to expand Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) capabilities. <br /> o Central Services (Building Maintenance) <br /> o Complete inventory of all City facilities including CAD drawings and mechanicals. <br /> 9 <br />