Explanation
BACKGROUND AND FISCAL IMPACT:
As part of the 2013 third quarter financial review, the Department of Finance and Management identified surpluses and deficits in various objects in several divisions. In order to properly align appropriations with projected expenditures and allow divisions to operate without interruption through the end of 2013, it is necessary to transfer $3,124,256 among divisions within the general fund.
Object level one surpluses and deficits were projected as part of the third quarter financial review. This ordinance makes transfers to reflect these projections. The amounts do not mirror the third quarter review exactly, due to transfers that have occurred in the interim as well as adjustments made in projections since the release of the review.
This ordinance also authorizes appropriation transfers for certain non-general fund departments and divisions in order to provide appropriations in the necessary objects for the remainder of the fiscal year.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency so as to allow these financial transactions to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
Title
To authorize and direct the City Auditor to provide for the transfer of $3,124,256.00 within the general fund; to transfer appropriations between objects for certain non-general fund departments and divisions; and to declare an emergency ($3,124,256.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the third quarter financial review conducted by the Department of Finance and Management identified surpluses and deficits in the various objects of several general fund divisions; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds between objects and divisions, to increase an appropriation, and to cancel certain encumbering documents in order to allow divisions to continue to operate through the end of 2013; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer funds between objec...
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