BUDGET DETAIL Section 3 - Forsyth County Government

Budget SummaryFinanceFINANCE 100.1512Department Description and MissionForsyth County Finance Department’s mission is to be the centralized focal point for overseeing financial programs/activities,providing financial leadership and expertise to county managers, and interpreting county goals/policies.The Finance Department administers the County Budget, Treasury, Accounting and Internal Audit, assuring compliance with allfederal, state and local laws. The department provides financial support to all county departments in the implementation ofgoals/objectives established by the Board of Commissioners; advises county officials on debt matters, accounting issues, andother financial matters; analyzes financial data; and makes recommendations to assist county management in making financialdecisions.Goals and ObjectivesGoal #1: To provide accurate, complete, and timely recording and reporting for all county finances.- Implement regular internal reporting system, to include monthly financials, budget vs. actual, bond SPLOST, impact fee,LOST, and grant reports; plus, additional historical and projection data added to the above for mid-year reports.- Reduce the number of findings and audit adjustments to -0- in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).- Implement new financial software program (including budget module).Goal #2: To maximize investment earnings on available county funds while maintaining liquidity and safety (protectingprincipal).- Set up system to regularly monitor cash flow to identify funds available for investing.- Aggressively pursue investment opportunities to increase total earnings return.11%2013 ADOPTED BUDGETEXPENDITURES16%7%0%2011 20122013ACTUAL ADOPTEDADOPTEDBUDGETBUDGETEXPENDITURESSalaries and Benefits 00 1,020,300Operating Expenditures 00 167,700Capital Expenditures 00 250,000Internal Service Charges 00 106,200TOTAL $ 0$ 0 $ 1,544,20066%Salaries and Benefits Operating ExpendituresCapital Expenditures Internal Service ChargesOther Charges and Uses132FORSYTHCOUNTY Annual Operating and Capital BudgetFiscal Year 2013