General Administration and Finance

 

 

GSA – City Administrator

To ensure that the taxpayers of San Francisco get real value for their money through efficient delivery of services and reduction of fiscal waste and excess, to generate revenue through external and internal partnerships, and to develop a workplace atmosphere where employees are valued and challenged. The Department is dedicated to responding to all of its customers’ needs in a timely and efficient manner, while complying with legal mandates.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$251 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$238.5 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$12 Million

 

The Department’s operating expenditures will decrease by one percent. The increase in expenditures is primarily due to the inclusion of capital project costs and expenditures that do not show offsetting recoveries. The decrease in operating expenditures is a result of a 10 percent decrease in salaries and wages as well as debt service payments.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Assessor-Recorder

To assess all property tax revenues that belong to the City and County of San Francisco, ensure fair and equitable treatment of taxpayers, maintain the official records of the City and County and provide outstanding public service.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$20.7 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$18 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$2.6 Million

 

While the Assessor-Recorder was able to mitigate its General Fund support need by increasing revenues and cutting back on project expenditures, the increased funding need reflects an increased workload resulting from a dramatic increase in property tax appeals, driven by the major change in the economy and real estate market in recent years. The Assessor-Recorder is also increasing staff temporarily as part of an initiative to reduce the City’s property assessment backlog and is investing in an information technology initiative to improve customer service and redirect staff time to assessing properties.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011.   
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Board of Supervisors

To conserve, collect and exhibit art for a diverse public; to provide arts education programs; and to contribute to San Francisco’s culture and economy.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$10.8 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$10.48 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$0.35 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is driven by the increased cost of salaries and benefits.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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City Attorney

To provide the highest quality legal services to the Mayor’s Office, the Board of Supervisors, the San Francisco Unified School District and to the many departments, boards and commissions that comprise the government of the City and County of San Francisco.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$65 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget:

$63 Million

Increase /(Decrease): 

$1.8 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is drive by an increase from higher health benefit costs for employees.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Controller

To ensure the City’s financial integrity and promote efficient, effective and accountable government. The Controller’s Office strives to be a model for good government and to make the City a better place to live and work.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget:

$38 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$33 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$5 Million



While the Controller’s Office was able to reduce its need for General Fund support through staffing efficiencies and work order recoveries, the overall budget grew because of funding for development of eMerge, the City’s new Human Resources, Benefits Administration and Payroll system.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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City Planning

To promote the orderly, harmonious use of land and improved quality of life for our diverse community and future generations.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$24.4 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$23.8 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$0.6 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is due to expected increased permit and case volume, which also generates increased fee revenues to cover these expenses.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Civil Service Commission

To establish, ensure and maintain an equitable and credible merit system for public service employment for the citizens of San Francisco, and to consistently provide the best-qualified candidates for public service in a timely and cost-effective manner.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$0.824 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$0.80 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

 $0.02 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is due to higher employee benefits costs.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Wednesday, June 22, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Ethics Commission

To promote and practice the highest standards of ethical behavior in government.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$8.3 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$4.6 Million

Increase / (Decrease):  

 $3.6 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is due to restored contributions to the Election Campaign Financing Fund.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Human Resources

To recruit, engage, and develop the City’s workforce to meet the expectations and service needs of San Franciscans.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$73 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$71.6 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$1.4 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is due to higher workers’ compensation costs, and costs associated with the Labor Project (contract negotiations for city employees’ wages and benefits).

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Wednesday, June 22, 2011.
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Health Service System

To provide active and retired members of the Health Service System with affordable, quality healthcare and the information needed to make knowledgeable decisions about their healthcare options while adhering to excellent customer service standards.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$6.5 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$6.2 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$0.28 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is due is largely to contractual needs associated with federal Health Care Reform.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Wednesday, June 22, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Mayor

To represent the people of the City and County of San Francisco and ensure that San Francisco is a place where all residents can live full lives in a safe, prosperous and humane environment.

 

Fiscal Year Budget
Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$14.3 Million
Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$14 Million
Increase / (Decrease): 

 $0.3 Million

 

In Fiscal Year 2011-12 the Mayor’s Office will have a $14.4 million operating budget, including $4.7 million in General Fund support. This is a $0.3 million (two percent) increase overall and a $0.1 million decrease in General Fund support compared to Fiscal Year 2010-11.

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Elections

To conduct accurate and efficient elections under the rules and regulations established by federal, state, and local laws; to have an open process that provides the public confidence in the election system; to improve upon and provide a public outreach and education plan to all eligble voters in San Francisco; and continue to improve services provided by streamlining processes and looking ahead to the future needs of the voters of San Francisco.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$15 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget:

 $9.7 Million

Increase / (Decrease)

$5.6 Million

 

The Department is proposing an increased budget due to two scheduled elections in Fiscal Year 2011-12 compared to one election in Fiscal Year 2010-11.  The Department must increase its use of non-personnel services and temporary staff as well as ballot security services from the Sheriff's Department. 

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 

See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details. 

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Retirement System

To provide active and retired members of the Health Service System with affordable, quality healthcare and the information needed to make knowledgeable decisions about their healthcare options while adhering to excellent customer service standards.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$19.70 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$19.72 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

($0.01) Million)

 

The Department is proposing a small increase in staffing levels, but is able to absorb increases in salary and benefits costs through other reductions.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Wednesday, June 22, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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GSA - Technology

To provide high-quality, cost-effective, customer-focused information technology and telecommunications solutions.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$74.8 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$78 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

$3 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is largely a result of the transfers of function of the JUSTIS project and ReproMail services to the General Services Agency – City Administrator. Additionally, DT was able to maintain lower costs for its services by controlling current year spending and reducing ongoing overhead and pass-through costs to departments.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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Treasurer/Tax Collector

 To facilitate compliance with the tax laws of the City and County of San Francisco.

 

Fiscal Year Budget

Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget: 

$28 Million

Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget: 

$26.8 Million

Increase / (Decrease): 

 $1.5 Million

 

This proposed budget increase is due to the inclusion of a $1.2 million Committee on Information Technology (COIT) approved project to replace the City’s existing Business Tax System.

 

First Budget and Finance Committee Hearing Scheduled Monday, June 20, 2011. 
See Notes from Budget and Finance Committee for more details.

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