BUDGET DETAIL Section 3 - Forsyth County Government

Budget SummaryProcurementPROCUREMENT 100.1517Department Description and MissionForsyth County Procurement works to maximize the purchasing value of public funds, to provide safeguards for maintaining aprocurement system of quality and integrity, to provide for fair and equitable treatment of all persons involved in publicprocurement, and to provide the highest level of customer service for county departments.The Procurement Department has been established to administer the procurement process on behalf of the County. Itsresponsibilities include:- Obtain in a cost effective and responsive manner the materials, equipment, services, and constructionrequired for County Departments in order for those Departments to better serve Forsyth County’s residents and businesses-Provide increased economy in procurement activities, maximize to the fullest extent possible the purchasing value of publicfunds- Make every effort to enhance the County’s reputation of progressive and business integrity and fairness and equity to allvendors- Provide safeguards to the maintenance of a procurement system of quality and integrity- Foster effective broadbasedcompetitionGoals and ObjectivesGoal #1: Foster open and fair competition with vendors.- continue to host symposium to invite vendors learn how to do business with the county, reach out to community viachamber or other organizations.- notification system to notify prospective bidders of opportunities.Goal #2: Provide uninterrupted operations and provide innovative methods of procurement.- work with departments to ensure needs are being met and ascertain if additional or revised contracts should be in place.- monitor contracts closely and maintain records of performance.- stay informed of new legistation that changes our options with procurement2013 ADOPTED BUDGETEXPENDITURES88%4% 0% 8%0%2011 20122013ACTUAL ADOPTEDADOPTEDBUDGETBUDGETREVENUES $ 0$ 0 $ 8,100EXPENDITURESSalaries and Benefits 00 463,300Operating Expenditures 0019,200Internal Service Charges 0039,600TOTAL $ 0$ 0 $ 522,100Salaries and BenefitsCapital ExpendituresOther Charges and UsesOperating ExpendituresInternal Service Charges136FORSYTHCOUNTY Annual Operating and Capital BudgetFiscal Year 2013