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Honorable Virginia Isbell <br /> and Members of the Committee on Finance <br /> Page 2 <br /> March 24, 2005 <br /> <br /> 2. Does the department expect FY 2004-OS real property sales to exceed the <br /> projected budget of $1.SM? <br /> Response: We expect to be very close to the projected budget. If some of the <br /> Hamakua properties can be sold prior to fiscal year end, we will exceed the budget <br /> figure. <br /> 3. What is the status of FRESH system? <br /> Response: We are currently live on the core financial module (general ledger, <br /> accounts payable, purchasing), the budget module, the cashiering module and the <br /> human resources module. We are in various stages of converting and implementing <br /> payroll, fixed assets, project accounting, and utility billing. The Planning department <br /> is also currently implementing the parcel and permdtting module. Several other <br /> modules will be starting implementation in the next month. It is anticipated that most <br /> modules will be in use by fiscal year end. <br /> The most challenging module to-date has been the payroll module. It has required a <br /> number of modifications to meet our unique needs. As we proceed with our <br /> conversion to the new FRESH system, many of our business practices have been <br /> modified or completely replaced. It has become obvious that the Accounts division <br /> needs to have an employee dedicated to FRESH support from the fiscal side of <br /> operations. Support to end users, trouble shooting, training and communication with <br /> our software vendor continue to grow in importance and time requirements as we <br /> implement additional modules. <br /> 4. RPT -Have real property tax delinquencies increased over last year and by how <br /> much? <br /> Response: At 6/30/03, receivables for delinquent taxes were $9,664,608. At 6/30/04 <br /> they were $7,772,085, a decrease of $1,892,523 (20%). <br /> 5. RPT - Is the County collecting delinquencies? <br /> Response: Yes. Since 2001, we have been successful in collecting real property <br /> taxes from our largest delinquent accounts. The real property tax division also <br /> continues to hold foreclosure auctions two times a year. It is also pursuing collection <br /> from foreign property owners governed by Hague Convention requirements. <br /> 6. RPT -Are there any major loopholes or outdated exemptions in the law that <br /> should be closed or eliminated? <br /> Response: Most of the major loopholes or outdated exemptions were taken care of <br /> with the passage of Bills No. 49 (agriculture), No. 320 (additional exemption, <br /> <br />