(15) County Administrative Office

Recommended Budget FY21/22

Department Overview

The County Administrative Office (CAO) serves as a policy and fiscal advisor to the County Administrative Officer and the Board of Supervisors (BOS). The CAO assists and advises the BOS through synchronization of County operations and responses to address countywide matters and challenges. Also, providing legislative updates, analyisis and tracking changing regulations that impact countywide programming. The office promotes responsible resource allocation, protects the financial integrity of the County, and provides independent analysis on policies. This responsibility includes the recommendation of the annual County budget, representation of the BOS in relationships with other agencies, and assisting departments in analyzing new or changing systems, procedures, and organizations. The administrative office provides either administrative support, guidance, or management functions to the divisions and programs found to the right.

Divisions

Clerk of the Board
Administration
Non-Department Expenditures
Non-Department Revenue
Census
2020
Grand Jury
Public Defender
Office of Emergency Services
Disaster Recovery
Animal Control
Information Technology
Risk Management
Human Resources
Aid to Indigents
Community Programs
Economic Development
Ag Extension
Veteran's Services
Cannabis
Emergency Medical Services
County Fire

Strategic Plan Focus Areas

  • Operational Development and Excellence
  • Planning for Sustainable Growth
  • Technology
  • Community Engagement
  • Healthy and Safe Communities

Detailed information can be found here: Strategic Plan Overview

Staff

Recent Departmental Accomplishments

  • Completion of Great Plates Program
  • Completed and Awarded two rounds of small business grants
  • Migrated majority of documents to electronic form with Laserfiche
  • Brought on board a Lobbyist to help push items of priority to State Legislature

Top Departmental Concerns

  • Lack of new funding to address increases in expenditures
  • Generating diverse revenue streams to sustain countywide programs and capitalize on various opportunities and resources financially.
  • Retention, attracting and engaging employees by addressing salaries, recruitment, and improving retention concerns.
  • The increasing cost of maintaining infrastructure, technological advancements, and efficiently utilizing available space.
  • Capital Project and Road Maintenance funding

Long Range Planning Goals (3-5 years) For Department

  • Continue Economic Development and encourage opportunities for new revenue sources.
  • Continue to support departments to provide efficient services to the community.
  • Continue to implement energy savings improvements and sustainable growth.
  • Implementation of goals/strategy aligning with the Master Plan to help grow the local economy, create a long term sustainable economy, and promote local job creation.
  • Put together a comprehenisve Purchasing Policy and Updated Master Fee Schedule