Title
Receive a progress update from the Office of the Auditor-Controller on Board of Supervisors’ referral No. 2018.14 regarding the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan (COWCAP).(ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Receive a progress update from the Office of the Auditor-Controller on Board of Supervisors’ referral No. 2018.14 regarding the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan (COWCAP).
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Board of Supervisors (Board) has requested an in-depth review of the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan (COWCAP) regarding its methodologies and impacts to the budget. The Office of the Auditor-Controller is researching available modifications on COWCAP incorporation into the budget process. The full report will be provided to the Board, as requested in the referral, during the Budget Hearing on June 4, 2018.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of the Auditor-Controller and County Administrative Office Budget Division met with several department representatives on May 14, 2018 to discuss this matter.
FINANCING:
None.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
In the interest of transparency for the Board of Supervisors and departments in the budget process.
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
__Economic Development
X Administration
__Health & Human Services
__Infrastructure
__Public Safety
Prepared by: Rupa Shah, Assistant-Auditor Controller, 755-5099
Approved by: Michael J. Miller, CPA, Auditor-Controller, 755-5084