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' WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1 Castaic Lake Water Agency will provide proactive leadership in water
management for the Santa Clarita Valley.
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Water Resources Planning
1 1.1 CLWA, as a regional water resource management agency, will facilitate,
coordinate and support efficient utilization of Santa Clarita Valley water
supplies— including imported water, groundwater, recycled water,
desalinated water and other potential sources—to assure an adequate
' and reliable water supply that meets the needs of both SCV residents and
the environment.
1.1.1 Review and evaluate Devils Den Water District and Devils Den Ranch
functions and operations [121041. {Water Resources}
1.1.2 Develop a "real-time"tracking mechanism for land use changes and
development so that the Agency can more accurately determine
existing and anticipated water demands and, thus, better account for
the Agency's available water supply [1/051. {Engineering}
1.1.3 Continue to implement Board strategic plan [ongoing]. {Management}
IAA Pursue federal funding for perchlorate contamination clean-up and
recycled water projects in coordination with Washington, D. C.
' legislative advocate [ongoing]. {Management}
1.1.5 Successfully conclude all litigation [ongoing]. {Management}
1.1.6 Successfully remediate perchlorate groundwater contamination,
i restore affected wells to domestic services, and obtain financial
remediation from the parties responsible for the contamination.
{Management}
' l A,7 Continue efforts to resolve all litigation. {Management}
1.2 CLWA will coordinate the activities, resources, facilities, documents and
expertise of the local water community.
1.2.1 Commence preparation of the Urban Water Management Plan update
in conjunction with purveyors in accordance with the five-year term of
the Urban Water Management Planning Act [9/041. {Water
Resources}
r 1.2.2 Develop and implement public outreach program for chloramination
changeover in coordination with the retail purveyors and Department
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1.2.3 Prepare Urban Water Management Plan update in conjunction with
purveyors in accordance with the five-year term of the Urban Water
Management Planning Act[121051. {Water Resources}
1.3 CLWA will lead the valley-wide regional planning effort required to
assure adequate and reliable supplies of water for both current and
future users.
1.3.1 Explore and evaluate groundwater banking and other water supply $
reliability opportunities in various programs around the state [ongoing]. {
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1.3.2 Execute appropriate agreements to enable participation in Board-
approved groundwater banking and other water supply reliability e
management opportunities in various programs around the state and
finalize preparation of CEQA documents for participation in such
reliability programs. {Water Resources} !
1.4 CLWA will formulate and follow water service and annexation policies
that respond to legislative and regulatory requirements, and take due 4
regard for the need of existing residents.
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1.4.1 Adopt and implement the revised Agency Water Service Policy[8/04].
(Water Resources)
1 A.2 Adopt and implement the revised Agency Annexation Policy(9/041.
{Water Resources}
1.4.3 Evaluate imported supply augmentation opportunities and develop
allocation program for annexations and other projects as needed
[ongoing]. {Water Resources}
1.5 CLWA will coordinate with and assist other water agencies in meeting
water-related legislative and regulatory requirements. CLWA will
respond appropriately to the dictates of land use planning agencies in
conjunction with its Urban Water Management Plan and related statutes.
1.5.1 Work with the purveyors in responding to SB 610 requests for Water
Supply Assessments [ongoing]. {Water Resources}
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1.6 CLWA will coordinate with water management agencies in the region
that have assets and activities related to those in the Santa Clarita
Valley.
1.6.1 Participate in various efforts of other agencies (City of Santa Clarita,
Ventura County entities and others) regarding characterization and
management of the Santa Clara River and its watershed [ongoing].
(Water Resources)
Water Resources Management
® 1.7 Imported Water—CLWA will oversee and coordinate the importation of
State Water Project and other available surface water supplies to the
Santa Clarita Valley.
r 1.7.1 Foster and continue effective working relationships with the
Department of Water Resources and other State Water Project
contractors [ongoing). {Management/Water Resources)
1.7.2 Foster and continue effective working relationships with the retail
. purveyors [ongoing]. (ManagementlWater Resources)
1.8 Groundwater—CLWA will coordinate and facilitate preparing and
i implementing integrated groundwater plans for the Santa Clarita Valley,
and will assist the purveyors in protecting groundwater resources.
1.8.1 Implement the recommendations (goals and primary elements) of the
Agency's Groundwater Management Plan [ongoing]. {Water
Resources)
1.8.2 Develop a plan with the purveyors to install Saugus aquifer wells to
extract dry year supply. (Water Resources)
1.8.3 Evaluate potential groundwater banking programs in the Santa Clarita
Valley and complete CEQA documentation. (Water Resources)
1.9 Recycled Water—CLWA will coordinate and facilitate planning for and
implementation of recycled water availability in the Santa Clarita Valley.
1.9.1 Evaluate Recycled Water Master Plan and complete CEQA
r documentation [6/051. (Water Resources)
1.10 Desalinated Water—CLWA will coordinate and facilitate planning of
desalinated seawater as a supply option, through exchange mechanisms
with coastal water supply agencies in the region.
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1.11 Water Conservation—CLWA will maintain a vigorous public water
conservation program that includes Best Management Practices that are
cost-effective and appropriate.
1.11.1 Select water conservation consultant to maintain database records
and carry out BMP implementation in conjunction with retail purveyors
[9/041. (Water Resources)
1.11.2 Design and install a new display in the Conservatory Garden
dedicated to evaluating the use of California native plants in the
landscape [4/051. {Water Resources}
1.11.3 Continue implementation of cost-effective Best Management Practices
[ongoing]. {Water Resources)
1.11.4 Upgrade the display panels for the soils exhibit and the irrigation
exhibit as new demonstration materials become available [ongoing].
(Water Resources)
1A1.5 Implement new water-saving irrigation technology as it becomes
available [ongoing]. (Water Resources)
1.11.6 Refine cultural practices with an emphasis on growing conditions in the
Santa Clarita Valley [ongoing]. (Water Resources)
1.11.7 Continue to introduce new plant material to the Water Conservatory
Garden [ongoing].
1.11.8 Continue to increase community and purveyor awareness of water
conservation and water conservation issues [ongoing]. (Water
Resources)
1.11.9 Reduce overall water use in the Santa Clarita Valley by ten percent.
(Water Resources)
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OPERATIONS AND ASSET MANAGEMENT
Castaic Lake Water Agency will safely conduct its operations and plan, build and
maintain its facilities cost effectively, efficiently and securely.
2.1 CLWA will safely operate and utilize its assets in a cost-effective and
i efficient manner and provide high quality customer service.
2.1.1 Earl Schmidt Filtration Plant(ESFP)
' 2.1.1.1 Continue operation of ESFP during expansion/upgrade
constructions [5/05). (Water Treatment Operations)
' 2.1.2 Rio Vista Water Treatment Plant(RVWTP)
r 2.1.3 System-wide
2.1.3.1 Implement recommendations for security enhancements
identified in the vulnerability assessment [11/041.
(Engineering)
2.1.3.2 Complete conversion to chloramine disinfection [6/05).
(Water Treatment Operations)
2.1.3.3 Meet all purveyor water demands [ongoing]. {Water
Treatment Operations)
2.1.3.4 Meet all applicable water quality regulations [ongoing].
(Water Treatment Operations)
2.1.3.5 Continue to make facilities and operational modifications as
necessary to address more stringent water quality
' regulations and higher purveyor demands while minimizing
operational costs. {Water Treatment Operations)
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2.2 CLWA will design and build facilities that reflect the best available
1 design practices, technology and materials, in a cost effective manner
I and ahead of need.
2.2.1 ESFP
I 2.2.1.1 Inspect and evaluate maintenance shop and central pump
station roofs and repair as necessary [12/041. (Water
Resources)
2.2.1.2 Complete construction of the ESFP expansion [5/05].
{Engineering)
2.2.1.3 Complete construction of the Earl Schmidt Intake Pump
Station (ESIPS) expansion [5/051. (Engineering)
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2.2.2 RVWTP 1
2.2.2.1 Perform an evaluation of the condition of the contact
clarifiers at the RVWTP [2/051. (Water Treatment
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2.2.2.2 Initiate pre-design of the RVWTP expansion [2/051.
(Engineering)
2.2.2.3 Complete CEQA compliance for RVWTP expansion [4/05].
(Engineering)
2.2.2.4 Complete design of the ozone improvements at the RVWTP
[4/051. (Engineering) 1
2.2.2.5 Complete design of the washwater system modifications at 1
the RVWTP [4/051, (Engineering)
2.2.2.6 Evaluate the operations plan for the RVWTP [6/051. 1
(Engineering)
2.2.2.7 Complete construction of the Administration Building
Addition [7/051. (Engineering) 1
2.2.3 Transmission System
2.2.3.1 Identify and inspect a portion of the Castaic Conduit [10/04-
4/051. {Maintenance) 1
2.2.3.2 Reevaluate water storage requirements for the wholesale
system [11/041. (Engineering)
2.2.3.3 Complete construction of the Magic Mountain pipeline
across Interstate 5 in coordination with interchange
improvements being constructed by CalTrans [12/04].
(Engineering)
2.2.3.4 Coordinate with MWD for construction of modifications to the
turnout from the Foothill Feeder to the RVWTP [1/05].
{Engineering)
2.2.3.5 Conduct pipeline cathodic protection survey [1/05].
(Maintenance)
2.2.3.6 Complete design and construction of Pitchess Pipeline
[4/051. {Engineering)
2.2.3.7 Complete comprehensive system-wide pipeline inspection
program development and implementation schedule [6/05].
(Maintenance)
2.2.3.8 Complete construction of the Sand Canyon Pump Station
[12105]. {Engineering)
2.2.3.9 Commence Sand Canyon Reservoir site mass grading and
the Sand Canyon Reservoir[121051. (Engineering)
2.2.3.10 Commence construction of the Sand Canyon Pipeline
[12105], (Engineering)
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2.2.4 Perchlorate
2.2.4.1 Treat 2,000 gallons per minute of water from the Saugus
aquifer that is contaminated with perchlorate and deliver
treated water to customers[121051. {Engineering}
i 2.2.4.2 Develop replacement wells for capacity lost due to
perch/orate contamination[Winter 20061. {Engineering}
i 2.2.5 System-wide
2.2.5.1 Implement SCADA data archiving improvements [2/05],
{Engineering}
i 2.2.5.2 Complete the design and construction of chloramination
facilities at RVWTP and ESFP [6/051. {Engineering}
1 2.2.5.3 Develop new short-list of consultants to provide engineering
' services to the Agency[6/051. {Engineering}
' 2.2.5.4 Finalize development of GIS system to include all
boundaries relevant to the Agency, Agency facilities,
r easements and property(Fall 20051. {Engineering}
' 2.2.5.5 Conduct necessary research that will enhance the Agency's
ability to achieve its mission. {Water Quality Compliance}
2.2.5.6 Review application of Reliability Centered Maintenance
(RCM) to Agency facilities. {Maintenance}
2.2.6 Recycled Water
' 2.2.6.1 Scope and design additional portions of Phase 1 of the
' recycled water system [12/041. {Engineering}
2.2.6.2 Perform an in-stream flow study of the Santa Clara River.
(Engineering/Water Resources)
2.2.6.3 Complete Recycled Water Master Plan. {Engineering}
1 2.3 CLWA will maintain facilities in good operating condition through a
proactive preventive maintenance program.
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1 2.3.1 ESFP
2.3.1.1 implement facility repairs and improvements upon
completion of ESFP expansion. {Water Resources}
2.3.2 RVWTP
2.3.2.1 Modify the underground diesel storage tank at RVIPS to
ensure leak detection and secondary containment systems
function properly[9/041. {Maintenance}
2.3.2.2 Implement cost-saving measures on irrigation system along
access road [9/04]. {Water Resources}
2.3.2.3 Install clarifier air wash piping [10/041. {Maintenance}
2.3.2.4 Award contract for cleaning and maintenance of clear well
covers [12/04]. {Maintenance}
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2.3.2.5 Complete installation of purveyor view nodes [2/05],
(Maintenance)
2.3.2.E Upgrade remote telemetry units at turnouts[ongoing].
(Maintenance)
2.3.2.7 implement security upgrades as deemed appropriate.
(Water Resources)
2.3.3 Transmission System
2.3.4 System-wide
2.3.4.1 Complete Phase 3 of computerized maintenance
management system (CMMS) installation [9/04].
(Maintenance)
2.3.4.2 Review application of Reliability Centered Maintenance
(RCM) to Agency facilities. (Maintenance)
2.4 CLWA will act as a central technical and informational repository
concerning water quality issues facing the Santa Clarita Valley.
2.4.1 Commence preparation of the Urban Water Management Plan update
in conjunction with purveyors in accordance with the five-year term of
the Urban Water Management Planning Act[9/04]. (Water
Resources)
2.4.2 Prepare Urban Water Management Plan update in conjunction with
purveyors in accordance with the five-year term of the Urban Water
Management Planning Act[12105]. (Water Resources)
2.5 CLWA will provide high quality customer service in its retail operations.
2.5.1 Complete identification of service area (10/04]. (Retail Division)
2.5.2 implement improvements to warehouse [10/041. (Retail Division)
2.5.3 Investigate office expansion [3/05]. (Retail Division)
2.5.4 Complete conversion to chloramines [6/051. (Retail Division)
2.5.5 Complete retail master plan [6/051. (Retail Division)
2.5.6 Represent the interest of our customers at Citizens Advisory Group
meetings [ongoing]. {Retail Division)
2.5.7 Remain active in the effort to clean up the perchlorate groundwater
contamination and recover the costs from the responsible parties
[ongoing]. (Retail Division)
2.5.8 Work with the Water Resources
Manager
in reespondi
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requests for Water Supply [ 9 g]• (Retail Division)
2.5.9 Provide the Retail Operations Committee with timely information to
properly monitor the operations and financial condition of the Retail
Division [ongoing]. (Retail Division)
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2.5.10 Work with other purveyors in implementing the MOU between the
Upper Basin Water Pumpers and the United Conservation District, the
AB 3030 Plan required by the AB 134 and preparation of the Annual
Water Report provided to the city and county [ongoing]. {Retail
Division}
2.5.11 Dissolve Santa Clarita Water Company. {Retail Division}
2.5A 2 Return Saugus welts and Stadium well to production. (Retail Division}
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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Castaic Lake Water Agency will maintain a long range, well planned, equitable
and stable financial condition.
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3.1 CLWA will apply costs using the fairness doctrine; that is, costs will be
applied to those who benefit from an expenditure, and existing and
future users will each pay their fair share.
3.1.1 Complete annual system-wide demand analysis, review of capital
program and evaluation of the developer impact fees [4/05].
{Engineering}
3.2 CLWA will base capital, asset and operational financial planning on a
long-term perspective, and follow the general guidance of a financial
master plan.
3.2.1 Develop a tong-term financial forecast. {Administration}
3.3 CLWA will track actual progress of budget expenditures in achieving
project milestones, and the final total expenditure should result in
achievement of the original project goals.
3.3.1 Prepare, receive and file the FY 2003/04 audit[11/04].
{Administration}
3.32 Prepare, receive and file the FY 2003/04 yearend report which tracks
budget expenditures and project milestones [11/04]. {Administration}
3.3.3 Prepare, receive and file FY 2004/05 midyear report which tracks
budget expenditures and project milestones [02/05]. {Administration}
3.3.4 Prepare and submit monthly Finance and Expenditure Reports in a
timely manner[ongoing]. {Administration}
3.3.5 Ensure that Agency budget and Department budgets are appropriately
expended by actively managing and controlling expenditures
[ongoing]. (Administration)
3.4 Reasonable debt financing is an appropriate and acceptable approach to
fund long-term facility investments and thus ensure that existing and
future users pay their fair share.
3.4.1 Continually monitor market conditions for refunding or refinancing
opportunities. {Administration}
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3.5 Operations should be financially self sustaining (i.e., pay for
themselves). Rates, charges and fees will reflect actual costs wherever
possible, and not be inappropriately subsidized.
3.5.1 Report the effect of the wholesale water rate structure on the balance
in the Operating Fund on a semi-annual basis in the yearend and
midyear reports [11/04 and 2/05]. (Administration)
3.5.2 Fill the Accounting Technician [7/04] and Financial Analyst positions
[12/041. (Administration)
3.5.3 Assess the cost allocation and work order system, and update as
needed [ongoing]. (Administration)
3.5.4 Assess purchasing procedures, and update as needed [ongoing].
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3.5.5 Review and assess upgraded financial software systems that
incorporate the purchase order and cost accounting systems
[ongoing]. (Administration)
r 3.5.6 Update purchasing procedures in conjunction with upgraded financial
systems and then recommend a revised Purchasing Manual to the
r Finance and Administration Committee. (Administration)
3.5.7 Review Purchasing Manual and delegation of purchasing authority
yearly when the investment Policy is updated and recommend
' changes, if any, to the Finance and Administration Committee.
(Administration)
3.6 CLWA will obtain revenues using appropriate methods.
3.6.1 Research grant funding and low interest loans and actively pursue
opportunities [ongoing]. (Management)
3.7 CLWA will invest its reserves according to the priorities of safety,
' liquidity and yield, in that order, consistent with the Investment Policy.
3.7.1 Prepare and submit quarterly Investment Reports in a timely manner
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( 3.8 CLWA will maintain conservative reserve funding that covers at least
( three years of debt repayment and provides sufficient funds to cover
likely circumstances.
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1 3.8.1 Continue to review adequacy of financial reserves [ongoing].
(Administration)
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3.9 CLWA will maintain oversight of State Water Project expenditures and
assessments to assure they are reasonable.
3.9.1 Administrative Services Manager to attend State Water Contractor
Audit Finance Committee meetings [ongoing]. (Administration)
3.9.2 Develop expertise to understand and audit State Water Project bills.
(Administration)
3.10 CLWA will not allow subsidization between the wholesale and retail
operations of the Agency.
3.10.1 Maintain separate budget and financial records from the Retail Division
[ongoing]. (Administration)
3.10.2 Properly account for any shared resources such as the Administrative
Services Manager, Human Resources/Risk Management Supervisor,
Safety Officer, payroll system and equipment[ongoing].
(Administration)
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DEPARTMENT: ADMINISTRATION
Department Objective:
Implement the accounting, investing, human resource, purchasing and risk
management needs of CLWA.
Major Accomplishments — FY 2003/04
• Assessed the wholesale water rate structure and obtained Board approval of a
new structure and rate effective January 1, 2004.
♦ Facilitated adoption of the Classification Plan.
♦ Prepared a FY 2002/03 yearend report which tracked budget expenditures and
project milestones.
♦ Refunded $70 million of the 1994 Certificates of Participation with estimated net
present value savings of$9 million.
♦ Implemented employee newsletter.
♦ Estimated expenditures are 102% of the Department's FY 2003/04 Budget.
Major Goals — FY 2004/05
♦ Fill the Accounting Technician [7/04] and Financial Analyst positions [12/041.
{3.5.2j
♦ Fill the Safety Officer position [8/041, {4.3.1.1}
♦ Develop a safety training calendar that meets OSHA and Agency safety needs
[9/041. {4.3.1.2}
• Upgrade Agency servers [9/04]. {4.4.4.1}
♦ Prepare, receive and file the FY 2003/04 audit [11/04]. {3.3.11
♦ Prepare, receive and file the FY 2003/04 yearend report which tracks budget
expenditures and project milestones [11/04]. {3.3.2}
♦ Report the effect of the wholesale water rate structure on the balance in the
Operating Fund on a semi-annual basis in the yearend and midyear reports
[11/04 and 2/05]. {3.5.1}
♦ Develop and maintain a program for safety inspections and record-keeping
[12/04]. {4.3.1.3}
♦ Implement a Document Management system [12/04]. {4.4.4.2}
♦ Organize and maintain personnel-related files into appropriate legal categories
[12/04]. (4.5.1)
♦ Prepare, receive and file FY 2004/05 midyear report which tracks budget
expenditures and project milestones [02/05]. {3.3.3}
♦ Upgrade computer workstations and standardize office applications [4/05).
{4.4.4.3}
♦ Refine performance evaluation system [6/051. {4.1.21
♦ Develop a comprehensive recruitment and selection process [6/05]. {4.2.31
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CASTAIC LAKE WATER AGENCY
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Total Operating Budget
$9,288,800
Administration
$1,553,900
Water Management
11%
Treatment Administration 't
27% 17°!°
Water Engineering
Resources 6%
14% Maintenance
Water Quality 17%
8%
Estimated Budget
Budget
Administration ..
FY 2003t04 FY 2003I04 FY 2604(45
624,940 $ 559,100 $ 749;900:
Salary and Benefits $ 133,000 131,000
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Materials and Supplies 5, 00
Outside Services 335,000 368,200 362*700
Utilities
42,000 56,600 57,800
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Insurance 203,800 214,900 252,500
De artment Total $
1,311,240 $ 1,331,800 $ 1,553,900
Positions
6.75 8.75 9.75
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♦ Develop expertise to understand and audit State Water Project bills. f3.9.2}
♦ Utilize electronic transmittals for regulatory reports where possible. {4.4.4.4}
♦ Assess the filling of an Information Technology position or contracting for
computer support services. {4.7.1}
Financial Highlights
The FY 2004/05 Budget is $1,553,900, which represents a 19% increase over the FY
2003/04 budget of$1,311,240. This includes the cost of one new position of
Accounting Technician. The major increases are in salary of$71,000 and burden and
benefits of$77,000.
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♦ Develop training database to track employee training [6/05]. {4.2.1}
Revise and publish a Personnel Manual and a Policies and Procedures Manual
[6/051. {4.5.2}
♦ Update purchasing procedures and system, and then recommend a revised
Purchasing Manual to the Finance and Administration Committee [6l05]. {4.5.3}
♦ Complete and implement the organization study [6/05]. {4.1.1}
♦ Prepare and submit monthly Finance and Expenditure Reports in a timely
manner[ongoing]. {3.3.4}
♦ Assess the cost allocation and work order system, and update as needed
[ongoing]. {3.5.3} _.
♦ Assess purchasing procedures, and update as needed [ongoing]. {3.5.4} f
♦ Review and assess upgraded financial software systems that incorporate the
purchase order and cost accounting systems [ongoing]. {3.5.5}
♦ Prepare and submit quarterly Investment Reports in a timely manner[ongoing].
♦ Continue to review adequacy of financial reserves [ongoing]. {3.8.1}
♦ Administrative Services Manager to attend State Water Contractor Audit Finance
Committee meetings[ongoing]. {3.9.1}
♦ Maintain separate budget and financial records from the Retail Division
[ongoing]. {3.10.1}
♦ Properly account for any shared resources such as the Administrative Services z
Manager, Human Resources/Risk Management Supervisor, Safety Officer,
payroll system and equipment [ongoing]. {3.10.2}
♦ Provide training opportunities for safety, work skills and in other areas [ongoing].
{4.2.2}
♦ Update various safety programs and documents, such as the Injury and Illness
Prevention Program (IIPP) and other such documents[ongoing]. {4.3.1.4}
♦ Continue to hold meetings of various Agency Safety Committees [ongoing].
{4.3.1.5}
♦ Continue to publish a quarterly employee newsletter[ongoing]. {6.7.2}
♦ Ensure that Department budget is appropriately expended by actively managing
and controlling expenditures [ongoing]. {3.3.5}
Long Term Goals
♦ Develop a long-term financial forecast. {3.2.1}
♦ Continually monitor market conditions for refunding or refinancing opportunities.
{3.4.1}
♦ Update purchasing procedures in conjunction with upgraded financial systems
and then recommend a revised Purchasing Manual to the Finance and
Administration Committee. {3.5.6}
♦ Review Purchasing Manual and delegation of purchasing authority yearly when
the Investment Policy is updated and recommend changes, if any, to the Finance
and Administration Committee. {3.5.7}
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