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Adopt and present a resolution and plaque honoring Simona Padilla-Scholtens upon her retirement from the Auditor-Controller’s Office with 34.8 years of dedicated public service to Solano County; and Receive a presentation from the State Controller’s Office honoring Simona Padilla-Scholtens upon her retirement (Supervisor Spering)
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DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION:
The Auditor-Controller’s Office recommends the Board of Supervisors adopt and present a resolution and plaque honoring Simona Padilla-Scholtens, Auditor-Controller, upon her retirement from the Auditor-Controller’s Office with 34.8 years of dedicated public service to Solano County; and receive a presentation from the State Controller’s Office honoring Simona Padilla-Scholtens upon her retirement.
SUMMARY AND DISCUSSION:
Simona Padilla-Scholtens began her public service career in 1984 as an Internal Auditor in the Auditor-Controller’s Office. She promoted to the Chief of Audits in 1986, and promoted again to Assistant Auditor-Controller in 1994. On October 24, 2004 Ms. Padilla-Scholtens was appointed Auditor-Controller to complete the remaining term of the retiring Auditor-Controller. On June 6, 2006, Ms. Padilla-Scholtens was elected to her first of three terms as elected Auditor-Controller.
Throughout her 34.8 years of County service, Ms. Padilla-Scholtens made significant contributions to the County, including the establishment of a County fund balance and reserve policy, implementation of a Countywide Whistleblower Program, national and statewide recognition for excellence in financial reporting, participation on the County’s Pension and Debt Advisory Committees, and participation on various committees with the State Association of County Auditors (SACA), and President of the SACA for FY2009/2010.
Ms. Padilla-Scholtens will retire from Solano County on December 14, 2018 after serving the citizens of Solano County for 34.8 years. Ms. Padilla-Scholtens has gained the respect of County elected officials, department heads, staff and local agencies through her demonstrated fiscal knowledge and abilities, and strong ethical standards and unwavering commitment to being accountable to the taxpayers.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The cost associated with preparing the agenda and resolution item are nominal and absorbed by the department’s FY2018/19 Adopted Budget. The costs associated with preparation and purchase of the resolution and plaque are included in the Board of Supervisors FY2018/19 Adopted Budget.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Board of Supervisors could choose not to adopt this resolution and approve this plaque of appreciation; however, this is not recommended because this is an opportunity to recognize Simona Padilla-Scholtens for her exceptional dedication and outstanding contributions to the County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
There is no other agency involvement.
CAO RECOMMENDATION:
APPROVE DEPARTMENTAL RECOMMENDATION