Divisions
The Accounting Division performs the central accounting services
for Wayne County, including the preparation and maintenance of the general ledger,
all bi-weekly payroll records and year end financial statements.
The Budget Division's primary
responsibility is to prepare and recommend to the County Executive a comprehensive
budget for the County. This division ensures that enacted appropriations are implemented
and comply with allotment schedules. Furthermore, this division monitors departmental
spending, ensures that appropriations are not exceeded and enforces the budget policies
of the County.
The Purchasing
Division is responsible for the management and coordination of
the acquisition of goods and services, including requisition processing, commodity
code tracking, and bid specifications. This division also maintains the County mailroom
and stockroom functions.
The Division of Assessment and Equalization
is responsible for the reporting of assessment and tax related data to each city
and township within the County for the purpose of equalization of assessments and
the apportionment of property as required by the General Property Tax Law and other
related statutes.
The Division of Grants Management/Accounts Receivable. The grants
management function maintains inception-to-date information on grants and contracts,
produces specialized reports and supports complex cost allocation routines. The
accounts receivable function creates bills, creates receivables, recognize revenues
and processes cash receipts. Within this function is the financial services unit.
This unit was established to maximize the collection of reimbursement dollars as
ordered by the Probate/Juvenile Division of the County.
The Division of Cash Management/Accounts Payable. The cash management
division assist in the management of debt, including tracking bond issues, computing
amortization schedules, and making payments to bond agents. The accounts payable
primary function is to establish an accounts payable record and make timely payments
to vendors. This includes the timing of payments to maximize interest earned or
discounts taken.
The Division of Risk Management
is responsible for the management of workers' compensation, and property and casualty
programs. This division also coordinates required reporting to state and federal
agencies as it relates to self insurance, the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health
Association [MIOSHA], and workers' compensation.
The Department of Environment Finance Division is a satellite management
and budget office located within the Department of Environment's administrative
offices. Services provided on site include: accounts receivable billings and collections,
purchasing support, budget oversight, assistance with accounts payable, including
debt and grant-related construction activity and preparation of sewers and drains
financial statements.
The Department of Public Services Finance Division is a management
and budget service center for six divisions of the Department of Public Services;
administration, buildings, equipment, engineering, parks and roads. This satellite
office provides the following services in an efficient and timely manner: accounts
receivable billings, cost accounting, budgeting and purchasing. Additionally, this
division provides the timekeeping function for the employees of the department.
The Mental Health Finance Division is charged with ensuring that
there are adequate and appropriate financial policies and practices in place and
in operation to monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the Agency's
managed care plan. This includes the design and collection of any and all Service
Provider financial data the division deems necessary and integral to that goal;
including analyses, reconciliations, and interpretation of data for compliance with
financial standards and benchmarks. The Satellite office also provides technical
assistance and guidance to other Agency divisions, Service Providers, the Board
of Directors, County Divisions, and other third parties on financial process and
reporting matters.
The Department of Children and Family Services Finance Division
is a management and budget service center for the divisions of the Department of
Children and Family Services. This satellite office provides the following services
in an efficient and timely manner: accounts receivable billings and collections,
budget oversight, purchasing support, assistance with accounts payable and preparation
of financial statements.
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