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Tax Board of Review occasionally issues decisions beyond the scope of their authority, which threatens tax base for County. Central Services agreement and data processing contract with City & County of Honolulu threatens entire tax base. Termination of Central Services agreement proceeding too slowly. Separation of function between two agencies is dangerous. 2. LIST MAJOR DEPARTMENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FY 96-97 AND FY 97-98. Administrative/Budget: • Well along in developing of an organizational structure within the Department of Finance to provide for the financial leadership in assisting departments and agencies. • Have reduced paper stream without compromise to fiscal controls and efficiencies. • In the process of reviewing existing policies and procedures for the purpose of improving government operations in the delivery of service and program levels. • Amended Chapter 19, HCC. • Held quarterly training sessions for County employees who deal with financial matters. Accounts Division: In fiscal year 1996-97, the County's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report earned a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers' Association. Also in fiscal 1996- 97, a new payroll assignment policy for the County was developed, and the number of assignee codes was decreased by consolidation, saving time and effort for payroll staff. Data Processing Division: FY 96-97: Began investigating impact of Year 2000 upon County computer systems and applications and initiated several related projects. Obtained compute: support needs and assessment information from departments/agencies to assist in planning projects and allocating limited staff resources. 12