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LEE COUNTY Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow LEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ITEM ABSTRACT ITEM NO. III. C. _ Information Meeting Date: December 7, 2015 _ Action Item XX Consent Agenda SUBJECT: Change in Classification to County Pay Plan — Accounting Specialist II DEPARTMENT: Social Services CONTACT PERSON: John Crumpton and Joyce McGehee REQUEST: Upgrade the position of Accounting Specialist I in Social Services (Fiscal Supervisor & Budget Officer) to that of Accounting Specialist II. A two grade increase. SUMMARY: This position provides leadership, oversight, and support in the execution of the budget to the agency director. The position examines budgets and expenditures for compliance with applicable state budget rules, legislative intent, and federal and state laws. Provides consultation, technical assistance and coordination in the preparation and execution of the continuation, operating, and expansion budgets which may utilize multiple funding sources. Completes or evaluates methodologies used in the preparation of the DSS budget or program spending forecasts and provides technical assistance to improve the accuracy of projections. Evaluates program, policy and rule changes to determine their fiscal program impact and to assure compliance with federal and state requirements. Reviews and approves contract recommendations to assure that contracts are consistent with state, federal, and agency guidelines. Identifies risk and adverse issues generated in budget and program activities, present appropriate issues, and recommends solutions to management. Professional technical knowledge and analytical skills are utilized to assure that the agency program goals and outcomes are effectively supported This change in classification is necessary to allow for the hiring of an individual to serve as the Budget Officer in Social Services. The current employee has accepted a position with the state and the duties require a change in the classification in order to recruit someone with the skills necessary for the continued quality of the DSS budget. BUDGET IMPACT: Absorbed in the 2015/2016 Social Service budget. ATTACHMENT(S): (1) Office of Human Resources (OSP) Classification and Job Description, and (2) Lee County Classification and Pay Plan PUBLIC HEARING: No PRIOR BOARD ACTION: N/A RECOMMENDATION: Upgrade the position of Accounting Specialist I to that of Accounting Specialist 11 in the County Pay and Classification as presented 0