2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

Budget and ManagementThe Office of Budget and Management is responsible for the oversight and coordination of the capitaland operating budgets, grant management, creating and implementing policies and reportinginformation, as related to the annual budget appropriation. The Budget Office also seeks to ensureeffective management policies and practices are in place throughout the District as well as activelyreviewing all practices that impact the District’s bottom line.Department ExpendituresAccount 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 BudgetPersonnel Services $ 417,668 $ 459,564 $ 563,538Materials & Supplies $ 1,374 $ 2,000 $ 1,800Small Tools & Equipment $ - $ 500 $-Contractual Services $ 32,342 $ 22,850 $ 32,150Total $ 451,384 $ 484,914 $ 597,488Personnel FTE 6 7 8.0$650,000$600,000$550,000$500,000$450,000$400,000$350,000$300,0002010 2011 20122011 AccomplishmentsAwarded the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget presentation awardfor the 2011 Budget.Began implementation Grant Management software solution that integrates with the work orderand project management solutions creating a unified approach to workflow processes andreporting.Provided district-wide training on grants management and introduced E-Civis, a grant research toolto expand opportunities for increased grant funds.2012 GoalsWork with Information Technology to begin update of budget development application.Continue implementation of OBIEE to improve communication of monthly/quarterly financialreports to the Chief Financial Officer, General Superintendent/CEO, Board of Commissioners,departments, and parks.Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer continue the development of relevant policies andprocedures consistent with industry standard best practices.Performance DataGoal:Seek alternativefunding sources toleverage existingand corporate andcapital dollarsMeasureNumber of new grantapplicationsAmount of grant dollarsapplied for2012Projection2011As of 6/30/112009-2010% Change2010 200922 11 % 30 39$18M $9,924,405 13% $4M $4.58M123