Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Office of the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax to enter into a contract for temporary staffing services for data entry and the preparation and imaging of tax documents in the year 2014. The implementation of the imaging application within the Income Tax Division has demonstrated the need for staff specifically dedicated to the preparation, scanning and verification of tax documents. This issue was raised during the Budget process and in lieu of an increase in authorized strength, the Division was granted funds for temporary employees in these positions during 2008. In order to maintain current productivity and continue to automate the movement of documents for the audit process, it is prudent that the Division retain the temporary staff positions currently assigned to assist in the preparation and scanning processes. The Office of the Auditor, Income Tax Division processed a formal bid for temporary services (SA005272) and ten (10) bids were received. Point Plus Personnel was deemed the lowest and most responsive bid. This legislation will authorize the contract and expenditure of $70,000 for temporary staffing services with Point Plus Personnel.
Background:
The Division of Income Tax implemented an imaging and workflow application to automate the processing of tax documents calling for the preparation of documents received as well as those previously filed to facilitate scanning images thereof. Seasonal increases in documents reviewed by the division call for flexible staffing levels in the support area. In order to maintain productivity and in an effort to not waste resources and compromise production with retraining new staff, the Office of the City Auditor, Division of Income Tax requests funding for a new contract with Point Plus Personnel. Point Plus Personnel‘s contract compliance number is 272060588 expiring on 3/8/2014.
Fiscal Impact:
Funds are available in the 2014 budget from the general fund ...
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