Administrative Services accounts for activities of the
Budget Office, and
administrative costs and revenues not associated with a particular general fund department.
Administrative Services consists of six divisions/departments.
The mission of the
Budget Division
is to provide timely and accurate financial information to the Board of County Commissioners,
Elected Officials, Department Heads and the public. It is responsible for all aspects of the
budget within the County. Position Maintenance (Position Control) is also the responsibility
of this office. Sales tax auditing is provided; working to ensure the maximum possible sales
tax revenue is received by the County.
Facilities, a part of
Administrative Services, protects and enhances the facilities, systems and grounds of Spokane
County.
The
Information Systems Department provides
Spokane County with the technical leadership and expertise to manage networks and computer
systems, coordinating and providing planning, education, services, and tools in a cost
effective and timely manner.
Golf Course
operations provides the best possible playing conditions and operational services to the
golf playing public at all County courses at a minimum cost and consistent with the County's
desire to continue to be self supporting.
The goal of the
Purchasing Department
is to support the public service mission of Spokane County through the effective procurement
of goods and service in a courteous and lawful manner, which maintains the reputation of
integrity and public trust and confidence.
Risk Management oversees the county self-insured liability insurance
and is a member of the Washington Counties Risk Pool. The agency accounts for the General
Fund's premium to the self-insurance fund for liability coverage. In addition, the Liability
Unit of Risk Management ensures that Spokane County's properties are insured properly and
claims/lawsuits are managed effectively. Staff provides hazard mitigation, liability review,
and accident investigations; claims review and adjudication; litigation management; as well
as training of County employees in accident prevention and safety programs. Risk Management
provides claims support and adjudication of Worker's Compensation claims
through the Worker's Compensation program. The Occupational Health Unit provides health ad welfare
services, pre-employment physicals, oversees the employee drug testing program and promotes the
safety, health, and well being of all county employees.
