City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: FEBRUARY 21, 2023 FROM: FINANCE DEPARTMENT WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL EXPENDITURES REPORT – FISCAL YEAR 2021/2022 ISSUE:
Fiscal year 2021/2022 Mayor and City Council expenditures report.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council:
Receive and file the attached FY 2021/2022 Mayor and City Council expenditures report.
BACKGROUND:
To maintain transparency, the Finance Department (Department) routinely prepares an annual fiscal year report outlining expenditures for the Office of the Mayor, City Council and Charter Officers. Reports dating back to fiscal year ending June 30, 2012-2013 are available on the Finance website.
DISCUSSION:
The Finance Department administers the financial and treasury affairs of the City of Riverside. The Department also manages the City's expenditures, purchasing, accounting, and budgeting. Staff work with the respective council assistants to obtain necessary backup documentation and description of events to properly track and report out on City Councilmembers travel and meeting expenditures for the fiscal year.
At the request of City Council, an expenditures report for the Office of the Mayor and City Council (Attachment 1) is provided for City Council review. Additionally, a comprehensive report that includes all Charter Officers is published annually to meet the Department’s goals to ensure transparency, safety, and the security of City assets.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This action contributes to Strategic Priority 5 – High Performing Government and Goal 5.3 – Enhance communication and collaboration with community members, to improve transparency, build public trust, and encourage shared decision-making.
This item aligns with each of the five Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – Publishing an annual expenditures report ensures transparency and demonstrates the City’s dedication to building public trust.
Equity – This action is neutral towards this Cross-Cutting Thread.
Fiscal Responsibility – The annual expenditures report demonstrates fiscal responsibility and accountability.
Innovation – This action is neutral towards this Cross-Cutting Thread.
Sustainability & Resiliency – The annual expenditures report helps to ensure City funds are used in a sustainable way without compromising future needs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no direct fiscal impact associated with this report.
Prepared by: Nancy Garcia, Controller
Certified as to
availability of funds: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Interim Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer
Approved as to form: Phaedra A. Norton, City Attorney
Attachment: Annual Expenditures Report – Office of the Mayor and City Council FY 2021/22 4th Quarter Investments and Debt Report ● Page 5