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  Consent-General Government   # 12.       
Board of Supervisors Financial Services  
Meeting Date: 10/09/2018  
Brief Title:    Fund Balance and Financial Reserves Policy
From: Howard Newens, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Financial Services
Staff Contact: Josh Iverson, Accounting Manager, Department of Financial Services, x8219
Supervisorial District Impact:

Subject
Waive second reading and adopt ordinance adding Section 3-1.05 to Chapter 1 to Title 3 of the Yolo County Code creating a policy on fund balances and financial reserves. (No general fund impact) (Newens)
Recommended Action
Waive second reading and adopt ordinance adding Section 3-1.05 to Chapter 1 to Title 3 of the Yolo County Code creating a policy on fund balances and financial reserves.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
Operational Excellence
Reason for Recommended Action/Background
Consistent with Board discussion of this topic on September 25, 2018, the attached ordinance (Attachment A) and policy (Attachment B) will reflect the Board's intention to commit the general reserve balance for its intended purpose. Reporting the general reserve as committed fund balance in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report better reflects the steps taken to ensure financial sustainability of the County.
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The attached ordinance and policy have been reviewed by the Department of Financial Services Management Team, County fiscal officers, County department heads, the County Administrator's Office, County Counsel, and the County's external auditor. The results of the review and corresponding suggestions have been incorporated into the attached ordinance and policy.

Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
Total cost of recommended action:    $   0
Amount budgeted for expenditure:    $   0
Additional expenditure authority needed:    $   0
On-going commitment (annual cost):    $  
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
$0
Attachments
Att. A. Ordinance No. 1503
Att. B. Policy

Form Review
Inbox Reviewed By Date
County Counsel cscarlata 10/03/2018 08:55 AM
Form Started By: jiverson Started On: 09/11/2018 11:47 AM
Final Approval Date: 10/03/2018

    

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