·Restore the department’s staffing at full strength with new members fully functioning in their respective divisions.
·Continue to enhance the budget presentation.
·Close the books for the fiscal year in a more timely and effective manner.
·Process accounts payable/payroll/cash receipts with close to 100% accuracy.
·Provide departments more accurate monthly budget performance reports.
·Reconcile bank statements within a month following the month-end close.
·Hire new independent auditors.
·Cross-train staff members to provide back-up in case of unanticipated absences and to prepare them for upward mobility.
·Provide staff opportunities to gain more knowledge and understanding of municipal finance through attendance at various training and educational sessions.
