2009 Annual Operating and Capital Budget - Village of Huntley

VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY
FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Overview
The Finance and Human Resources Department implements the Village’s budget, and
manages the Village’s financial and human resources. Each year the Village adopts a
budget to prioritize and provide the mechanisms to operate the Village and to provide
services to residents. The budget is the most important policy document that the
Village Board formally adopts. Staffing costs, capital outlays, equipment replacement and
daily operations are all identified in the Village budget.
Finance is responsible for purchasing, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
all water and sewer billing functions of the Village. Department staff also manages
Village information systems and financial software programs.
Human Resources administer all employee benefit programs, hiring processes,
maintenance of the Village’s classification and pay plans and Worker’s Compensation
claims.
Finally, the Finance and Human Resources Department performs Risk Management
functions for all departments and operations. The Village is a member of the McHenry
County Risk Management Agency (McMRMA) Insurance Pool, which is comprised of
seven other local municipalities.
Finance and Human Resources Goals for 2009
• Submit the Village’s annual 2008 financial report to the Government Finance
Officer’s Association (GFOA) for the purpose of obtaining the Certificate of
Achievement Award in financial reporting.
• Submit the Village’s FY 2009 budget document to the Government Finance
Officer’s Association (GFOA) for the purpose of obtaining the Certificate of
Achievement for the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award.
• Continue automating the Village’s overall financial management operations.
• Present new insurance and wellness programs to Village employees
• Update water billing process and add lock box processing
• Serve as the project coordinator for implementation of the GIS system villagewide
• Seek alternate liability insurance programs
• Streamline cash management and payment programs
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