HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-17-2014 b1 PPP Benchmark Study Transparency PPT.pdfImproving Transparency and
Accountability
City Council Hearing
June 17th, 2014
Presenters: M. Codron, M. Irons, J. David, G. Hermann
Tonight’s Presentation
1.How do we measure
accountability now?
2014 Benchmark Study
2.What are the emerging
trends?
Open Data
Digital dashboards
3.Commitment for the future
Financial Responsibility
Philosophy
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2014
Benchmark
Study
Selection Criteria
Full service
County seat or largest
nearby
Regional identity or
urban center
Quality of life
Mid-size
Sales tax measure
College or tourism
Slow growth
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1.Close to median on most
comparisons with benchmark
cities.
2.Financial operations lower than
average operating costs and debt
levels.
3.Among the safest communities in
terms of violent crime and fire
emergencies.
4.Pavement condition index - an
indicator of street quality - is
among the best.
2014 Benchmark Results
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Monterey
Santa Maria
SLO
Monterey
SLO
Santa Maria
Davis SLO
Santa Cruz
Monterey
SLO
Santa Maria
General Fund Expenditures per Capita
Governmental Costs per Capita
Violent Crimes per 1,000 residents
Pavement Condition Index
2014 Benchmark Conclusions
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1.Community Assessment Survey
1.“Excellent/good job” level of
service
2.Quality services delivered with
comparable revenues, costs
and staffing levels
3.Sales tax revenue is vital
1.5 of 8 benchmark cities have
add-on local sales tax measures
2.Those that do not generate more
TOT and property tax
More detailed comparison of salaries/benefits in Compensation Benchmark Study available in August.
Sales Tax Revenue per Capita
Open Data and Digital
Dashboards
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Emerging Trends
Open data
Performance
measurement
Public dashboards
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Financial Responsibility
Philosophy
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The balanced approach to providing the
infrastructure, maintenance, and services
that preserve and enhance the quality of life
in our community, as identified and
prioritized through community input.
Financial Responsibility
Philosophy (FRP)
Long history of fiscal health and financial
responsibility
Draft guiding principles have served the City through
good and difficult financial times
Philosophy provides the lens through which future
actions can be reviewed for financial responsibility
Embeds the principles in the culture of the organization
Define fiscal responsibility and indicate “what” will be
done but not “how” it will be done
Financial Responsibility Defined
The balanced approach to providing the infrastructure,
maintenance, and services that preserve and
enhance the quality of life in our community, as
identified and prioritized through community input.
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Reduce
unfunded
liabilities
Informed
decision
making
Shared
responsibility
Increased
transparency
Aligned
investments
Diversified
and aligned
revenue
sources
Financial
Responsibility
Commitments
Recommendation
1.Review and discuss a draft Financial Responsibility
Philosophy, and provide staff with direction regarding
changes and additional outreach needed before a
resolution is returned to the City Council for adoption.
2.Receive and file the 2014 City of San Luis Obispo
Benchmark Study titled, “Measuring Our
Performance.”
3.Provide direction to staff to obtain public input
regarding access to City data and performance
measurements to increase transparency and
accountability of City operations.
Council Questions
Staff is seeking direction from the Council to move
forward with the following:
1.Compile existing performance measures that are
currently tracked at the department level, and included
in various reports, to begin creating the framework for a
citywide performance measurement system that could
provide data to populate dashboards.
2.Begin conducting community outreach to determine
what measures will be most useful in creating a
dashboard for the public.
Council Questions
1.Does the Council agree in principle with the
components of the FRP outlined above?
2.Are there any additional concepts that should be
incorporated into subsequent drafts?
3.Does the Council wish to direct staff to conduct
outreach with the community and City employees
regarding the draft FRP?
Continued Efficiency and
Effectiveness
The City will explore and implement operational
efficiencies including alternative service delivery, best
management practices, and cost containment
measures while preserving effectiveness.
Unfunded Liabilities
F. Long-Term Unfunded Liabilities: The City will
identify all long-term liabilities, including unfunded
pension obligations; and shall manage all such
liabilities to maintain and enhance fiscal responsibility.
F. Reduced Long-Term Unfunded Liabilities: The City
will identify potential all long-term unfunded liabilities
in advance of Council direction and create, present
and implement plans to reduce current or unavoidable
unfunded liabilities, including unfunded pension
obligations; and shall manage all such liabilities to
maintain and enhance fiscal responsibility.
Conclusions (CUT)
Variety of opportunities available
Quickly evolving space
Getting started