FY 2012 Operating Budget and FY 2013-2017 Financial ... - Septa

Finance and Planning
Overview
Accounting – Manages the Authority's financial reporting and accounting activities.
Accounts payable, payroll processing, subsidy/grant billing and accounting are included
in this area.
Capital Budget and Grant Development – Manages the Authority's capital budget and
grant development process and monitors financial performance throughout the year
through forecasting and financial analysis. Manages the Authority’s grant program
throughout the year and monitors grant cycle from development to close out.
Finance Administration – Coordinates, manages and directs the activities of the
Finance and Planning Division.
Operating Budget – Manages the Authority's operating budget process and monitors
financial performance throughout the year through forecasting and financial analysis.
Revenue, Ridership and Sales – Develops revenue and ridership budgets. Administers
all aspects of discounted fare media from the warehouse to the end user, including
acquisition, receipt, distribution and reconciliation. Manages the on-line aspect of the
sales network to include fare media and merchandise availability throughout the
continental United States. Creates and manages long and short term agreements to
maximize advertising revenues.
Service Planning – Plans and schedules service for City, Suburban and Railroad
operations. Prepares the Annual Service Plan and Service Standards which include all
major budget-related route and service proposals and the annual economic review of all
SEPTA routes.
Strategic Planning and Analysis – Directs, develops and implements SEPTA’s
Strategic Business and Long Range Planning activities. Manages the Authority’s
Sustainability Agenda supporting an environmental, social and economic focus. Leads
all long range rail restoration planning efforts and coordinates with the Metropolitan
Planning Organization within the region. Performs operational analysis to improve
productivity and efficiencies. Conducts selected analysis of business and best practices,
re-engineers and re-designs functional activities in context of improving service delivery
and enhancing customer experiences.
SEPTA Fiscal Year 2012 Operating Budget 104