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County Counsel
Andrea Sheridan Ordin, County Counsel
County Counsel Budget Summary
COUNTY COUNSEL BUDGET SUMMARY
Mission Statement
To be a trusted advisor providing advice, counsel, and
guidance to the Board of Supervisors, County departments and
other public offices and agencies while maintaining
high-quality, cost-effective legal representation.
2011-12 Budget Message
The 2011-12 Recommended Budget reflects a decrease in net
County cost of $295,000 primarily due to the Department’s
share of a reduction needed to address the County’s projected
structural deficit and the reduction of funding for legal services
related to the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable
Communications System (LA-RICS), partially offset by
Board-approved increases in salaries and employee benefits
and ongoing funding for legal services related to the County
Equity Oversight Panel (CEOP).
Critical/Strategic Planning Initiatives
COUNTY COUNSEL
Budget Summaries
FY 2009-10 FY 2010-11 FY 2010-11 FY 2011-12 FY 2011-12 CHANGE FROM
CLASSIFICATION ACTUAL ESTIMATED BUDGET REQUESTED RECOMMENDED BUDGET
FINANCING USES
SALARIES & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $ 75,788,182.33 $ 80,827,000 $ 81,552,000 $ 83,187,000 $ 80,124,000 $ (1,428,000)
SERVICES & SUPPLIES 7,263,425.55 9,380,000 9,880,000 9,880,000 10,453,000 573,000
OTHER CHARGES 314,162.78 325,000 325,000 330,000 325,000 0
CAPITAL ASSETS - EQUIPMENT 29,365.79 22,000 0 0 0 0
GROSS TOTAL $ 83,395,136.45 $ 90,554,000 $ 91,757,000 $ 93,397,000 $ 90,902,000 $ (855,000)
INTRAFUND TRANSFERS (67,370,219.69) (73,217,000) (74,243,000) (76,437,000) (73,312,000) 931,000
NET TOTAL $ 16,024,916.76 $ 17,337,000 $ 17,514,000 $ 16,960,000 $ 17,590,000 $ 76,000
REVENUE 11,407,945.26 12,649,000 12,826,000 12,754,000 13,197,000 371,000
NET COUNTY COST $ 4,616,971.50 $ 4,688,000 $ 4,688,000 $ 4,206,000 $ 4,393,000 $ (295,000)
BUDGETED POSITIONS 552.0 547.0 547.0 547.0 548.0 1.0
FUND FUNCTION ACTIVITY
GENERAL FUND GENERAL COUNSEL
County Counsel will continue ongoing strategic plan initiatives
in support of the County's Strategic Plan including:
■ Improve the quality of services provided to client departments
by strengthening current practices; enhancing our client
relations through communication and training; and
■
developing policies and procedures to support and address
client needs;
Implement training programs and best practices (succession
planning and professional development) to enhance the
development, retention, and productivity of a qualified
diverse workforce;
■ Improve organizational effectiveness by utilizing new and
effective technologies to update office systems and programs
with an emphasis on data integrity and security;
■ Manage resources more effectively by promoting prudent
fiscal policies and practices;
■ Continue to be involved with the Legal Exposure Reduction
Committee to reduce countywide indemnity and legal costs
associated with the County's claims and litigation; and
■ Implement environmentally responsible practices in the
Department’s operations, including active participation in the
County's Efficiency Initiative website.
FY 2011-12 Recommended Budget Volume One 18.1 County of Los Angeles