Administrative Services Division Update
AgendaASD Vacancies & SupportRecruitmentsEfficiency StudyForensic Examination ASD Division Vacancies & SupportProcurementInterim Procurement Manager in place; recruitment initiated RFPProcurement Specialist Vacancy – recruitment initiated through HR (developing hiring plan)Accounting/APTemp support from Robert Half in placeAccountantRecruitment initiated through HR (Job posted – application stage)Supervising Accountant Vacancies (2)(1) Prior employee requested to come back and be reinstated – going to next Civil Service Commission(2) Recruitment initiated through HR (posting closed – conducting testing next)BudgetSupport from Baker Tilly and Retired AnnuitantInterim Budget Officer in place; recruitment initiated RFPRevenueRevenue Assistant Vacancies – recruitment initiated through HR (interviewing candidates) RecruitmentsCity staff initiated an RFP to recruit for the CFO & ACFO. City Council approved the contract on June 5, 2025. The contract is working its way through the approval process through MUNIS. Once fully executed, we will initiate the kick-off meeting.One vendor will recruit for the following positions:CFOACFOACFOBudget OfficerAssistant Budget OfficerProcurement Manager Efficiency StudyOne-on-One Interview Schedule33 staff signed up to attend one-on-on interviews from May 20 through June 24 Twenty-two interviews have been held so far.Everyone is showing up on time and are well prepared. They are providing a lot of input in a very professional manner.Vendor will schedule remaining interviews with staff after June 24 due to the move from 400 E Main and transition time needed.Next Steps:Building Walk-Throughs: Will coordinate walk-throughs of the office spaces in current and future buildings.
Efficiency Study2. Trends/Themes So FarTrends related to:Teamwork (good)Software (needs improvement)Training/professional development (needs improvement)Position stability vs. turnover (needs improvement)Leadership habits, including communication (both good and needs improvement)Staff appreciation (needs more) Efficiency Study3. TimelineMay 25 ~ Project LaunchMay - September ~ InterviewsJuly – September ~ Building Walk-ThroughsSeptember – October ~ SurveysMay – December ~ Document/Process ReviewMay – December – Monthly UpdatesDecember ~ Final Report Forensic AuditVendor: Ryland ConsultingTerm: One (1) yearScope:Conduct a forensic examination on city finances for fiscal years 21/22, 22/23, 23/24, 24/25 with a focus on internal controls, segregation of duties, policy compliance, and state, federal, and local regulationsConduct a forensic examination and identify all transactions and allocations associated with Measure A Fund. The examination will assess the allocation and use of Measure A funds, ensuring compliance with voter intent and financial transparency.Conduct a forensic examination for the purchase of the New City Hall Buildings to include all transactions related to these buildings, starting from the initial purchase any rental income collected before construction, and all expenditures throughout the ongoing construction process.Contract and insurance entered into MUNIS for Risk and Legal review through MUNIS and final execution.Kickoff meeting held on 6/12 QUESTIONS ?