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Receive a presentation on options for the potential consolidation of the County's financial management structure into an appointed Office of Director of Finance pursuant to Government Code section 26980 and provide policy direction on potential next steps
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors receive a presentation on options for the potential consolidation of the County's financial management structure into an appointed Office of Director of Finance pursuant to Government Code section 26980 and provide policy direction on potential next steps.
SUMMARY:
On June 5, 2024, Solano County Auditor-Controller officially retired before the expiration of her current term which creates a possibly opportune time for the Board and the voters of the County to consider making structural changes to the financial management structure of the County. The Board is being asked to consider the possibility of consolidating the County's financial management structure to provide greater accountability and efficiency by combining the departments of the Auditor-Controller and the Treasurer-Tax Collector-County Clerk into one department headed by an appointed Director of Finance subject to voter approval pursuant to Government Code section 26980. Alternatively, the Board may choose to consider maintaining separate departments and instead consider if one or both of the positions should be appointed or elected.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Although the specific position and organization structure of a combined Director of Finance will require further study and analysis, there is the potential for several opportunities for long-term savings should the voters approve the consolidation. The Cost of placing this on the November 5, 2024 ballot is estimated at $50,000. If the Board directs adding a ballot measure in November 2024, the associated cost ...
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