2009 Finance Department Goals

1. Develop strategies for integration of financial systems. (Council Goal 8)
2. Develop debt capacity, long range cash flow forecasting. (Council Goals 6 and 8)
3. Implement enhanced budgeting process. (Council Goals 6 and 8)
4. Implement audit expertise to assist in review of citywide programs. (Council Goal 8)
5. Develop standardized business plans for new investments. (Council Goals 6 and 8)
6. Develop waterfront funding plan. (Council Goals 3, 6 and 8)
7. Work with Public Works staff to develop long range capital maintenance plan. (Council Goals 6 and 8)
8. Work with Executive Staff to modify and enhance benchmarking strategies. (Council Goal 6)
9. Develop on-staff financial software expertise. (Council Goal 8)
10. Through cross-training and other means, place one or more backups for every position. (Council Goal 8)
11. Develop expertise on Grants Management within City. (Council Goal 8)
12. Integrate emergency preparedness into staff training. (Council Goal 8)

Continuation of 2008 Objectives

• Improve on-line options for utility payment and tax reporting. (Council Goal 8)
• Implement real time cash receipting integrated with financial applications. (Council Goal 8)
• Integrate capital project financial project reporting with capital budget tracking. (Council Goals 6 and 8)

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