Bureau of Fiscal Services

The Bureau of Fiscal Services is responsible for the financial management of the fire district. Its functions include payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, budgets, financial analysis and facilities management.

In managing the facilities, the bureau works with the Ventura County General Services Agency (GSA) for routine maintenance and remodeling. The bureau uses a private management consulting firm to oversee larger projects, such as roofing, and for capital projects, which include the construction of new fire stations.

Current and recent capital projects include the construction and remodeling of fire stations, design for future fire stations and the addition of fitness rooms at some existing fire stations.

Mission

To meet the department's financial, supply, and facility needs in the most cost effective manner and to provide financial analysis and information to managers to enhance their ability to operate efficiently. To review and evaluate laws and tools to ensure a safe working environment for the employees and to perform risk analysis to reduce accidents, losses and costs. To ensure a professional, qualified, and diverse workforce that meets the needs of the community and maximizes each employee's potential.

Goals

• Identify opportunities to maximize cost effectiveness
• Provide financial reports that are useful to managers
• A qualified workforce representative of our community
• Employees that respect each other and take advantage of each other differences and strengths to provide better service to the community we serve
• Provide facilities which are safe and meet building and operational requirements
• Provide a safe environment for all employees