HomeMy WebLinkAbout7 - Retreat Abstract 2021 - Central Services2021 Departmental Abstract
Central Services
"we make the county work"
FTE's/Reven ues/Expenses:
Not captured in the chart below is the time the department director spends on
all matter of issues — too many to elaborate here in the interest of brevity — but
the list is substantial.
Fund
Fund #
Revenue
Expense
FTE
Facilities
183
$1,209,958
$1,239,350
7.58
Construction and Renovation
301
$ 415,233
$ 610,261
0.4
Capital Improvement
302
$1,155,500
$ 653,996
ER&R
501
$2,181,971
$3,206,600
6.63
Information Services
506
$1,954,417
$1,964,354
8.66
Central Services Total
$6,917,079
$7,674,561
23.27
Key Work Program Items/Initiatives in 2021:
1. 2022-2023 Biennial Budget
2. Munis Go -Live March 1, 2021 (or as soon as practicable)
3. Energov-Munis Integration
4. Cyber defense improvement planning and execution
5. Capital program development (facilities)
6. Multiple fleet improvements
7. County land for affordable housing
8. Sustain the forestry program
Major Departmental Adjustments to COVID; also, Lasting Changes After COVID:
1. New security protocols
2. Disinfection regime (custodial staff)
3. Physical barriers and air purifiers
4. Substantial move to remote work
Other Important Trends/Drivers of Services in 2021:
1. Increased cyber threats
2. Future of the Covid-19 pandemic
3. Cost pressures
Key Opportunities for Department in 2021:
1. Improved cyber security posture
2. Multiple fleet improvements
3. Enhanced financial systems
Key Challenges Facing the Department in 2021:
1. Long term social media solution
2. Increasing cyber threats
3. Ageing facilities
4. Limited resources — need for additional IS resources (database administrator)
5. Sale of Penny Creek Gravel Pit (Fleet)
Any Topics You'd Like to Workshop With The Board in 2021?
1. Capital program (facilities)
2. Laserfiche Workflow — shift away from paper as much as possible
3. County land for affordable housing
Other comments: Central Services has had great success recruiting and hiring
qualified staff across all its divisions. We are fully staffed (except for a frozen GIS
position) with highly motivated individuals committed to serving county
employees and our citizens.