CITY OF SCRANTON – 2011 OPERATING BUDGET

Business Administration
Department Description
The Department of Business Administration plans; directs and monitors the activities of
the operating divisions of the General Government Services, including: Administration,
Human Resources, Information Technology, and Treasury. The Business Administration
assists with policy formulation, human resource management, accounting support,
purchasing, technology support, and fiscal management. The Department evaluates
administrative and operational functions and reviews business processes, thereby
ensuring optimal use of available resources.
The Bureau of Administration develops the City’s annual budget; implements the
Mayor’s financial and management policy agenda for departments; and monitors
budget performance throughout the year. It also assesses the City’s economic
environment, forecasts revenues, monitors revenue collections, and evaluates new
revenue proposals, providing the basis for operational and strategic planning. This
bureau is also responsible for the procurement of goods and services for the City
Departments.
Bureau of Human Resources provide personnel, payroll, and support functions
including benefit administration, recruiting, and hiring services. This section counsels
and advises employee issues, staff development, safety initiatives, and disciplinary
matters to ensure compliance with City rules, policies, and procedures.
Bureau of Information Technology is the central information technology and
telecommunications department for the City of Scranton. This section provides project
management, business analysis, data network, telephone, application development,
software and hardware support and electronically delivered communication services for
internal users.
Bureau of Treasury collects, reconciles, records, and deposits all City taxes and other
revenue; disburses money as required by City rules; manages the City’s cash and
investment; and acts as the fiscal custodian of all funds received by the City of Scranton.
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