(15) County Administrative Office

Recommended Budget FY20/21

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
Geographic Information Systems
Human Resources
Aid to Indigents
Community Programs
Economic Development
Risk Management
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

  • The novel coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted the entire County from the local economy to the priority of the organization.
  • Through these times, we have improved virtual communications and have set a solid foundation for responding to emerging needs and rapidly changing economic circumstances while sustaining vital public services and advancing the board of Supervisors.
  • Implement electronic signature countywide policy, moving towards a paperless process, and streamlining operations.
  • A Countywide strategic plan was implemented with core organizational values, mission, and vision, with various departments. The Strategic Plan is to provide the framework in continuing our commitment to improving life for all County residents, especially the vulnerable and underserved.
  • The energy savings capital improvement projects through the County Departments are complete.
  • The Jail expansion construction has been completed.
  • Continued to hold assigned ‘AA’ rating by Standards & Poor’s Global Ratings and successfully issued 2020 certificates of participation (COPs) to rise funding for the Behavioral Health Building.
  • The County-wide Classification and Compensation Study are being finalized.
  • Addressed the infrastructure of County roads by implementing a road maintenance road resurfacing program.

Top Departmental Concerns

  • 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.
  • Road Maintenance funding

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

  • Implement findings and recommendations staff classification study in phases.
  • 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.