COM 0230.000 2002-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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We are continuously looking for ways to increase productivity and efficiency. We have converted many spreadsheet accounting forms to Excel. We aze currently evaluating an alternative to the use of warrants. We have benefited from many, many hours of voluntary help. Currently, one of our two Senior Employment Program workers helps almost exclusively with our cashiering and accounting section. It would not be possible to accomplish our work without her help, however we need a permanent solution to our understaffing. 5. Why were manpower needs not planned through budgettiry process? Fees to generate funds allowing additional positions were established by Ord. 02- 90 during the current budget year. 6. List other rationale or pertinent statements and data: The number of staff in the cashiering and accounting section has remained at four for more than twenty years. During this period of time, more and more transactions are processed each year. Treasury receipts aze a good reflection of the volume increase (Exhibit B). The problems from understaffing aze like the cracks that are appearing in a dam. Reports are completed late, daily transactions are done in batches, and information to our constituents (other County agencies) are less timely and accurate. It is likely that the volume and complexity of the County's finances will continue to grow. The point has been reached where the workload warrants hiring another employee.