Administration Bureau

	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
	Bureau Organization
	The Administrative Bureau is a concentration of administrative support areas for the department. The largest group is the fiscal unit which includes the following functions: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and cost recovery, budget preparation and monitoring, and financial planning and analysis. The Supply unit is responsible for the purchasing, ordering, warehousing and distribution of supplies for the department. Human Resources has the responsibilities of recruitment, testing, promotions, discipline, and human relations policies and training. Risk Management tracks related legislation and laws to ensure compliance, inspects facilities for safety compliance, and investigates accidents and is proactive to take measures that enhance employee and facility safety in a cost effective manner. Facility maintenance is provided through the County's General Services Agency and a private consulting firm is used to provide project management of the District's numerous building projects.