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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA
SERVICE AREA: GENERAL GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The County Administrator serves as the administrative head of the county and,
with the exception of the County Attorney, is responsible for the administration and operations of all departments
under the direction of the Board of County Commissioners.
REVENUE: The County Administrator is funded within the General Fund. Supporting revenue of the General
Fund are ad valorem taxes, communications service tax, local business tax, permits and fees, state shared revenue,
charges for services, judgments and fines, miscellaneous revenue and transfers from other funds.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS LAST YEAR:
Re-tooled the budget presentation and adoption process to improve transparency and pre-budget priorities
development process; added the much needed position of Budget & Compliance Manager.
Developed a list of RESTORE Act projects totaling $6.4 million for submittal to the U.S. Treasury
Department.
Created an on-line fraud reporting system; enables un-restricted, anonymous access to County management
in reporting cases of potential fraud, waste, or abuse.
Filled several key department director positions: HR Director, Corrections Director, Facility Maintenance
Director, Airports Director, and Public Safety Director.
Built State and Federal legislative priorities based on Board direction.
Continued to work with the Florida Association of Counties in the resolution of the issues between the
Department of Juvenile Justice and the County.
Hosted a Management Retreat at the Emerald Coast Convention Center; facilitated departmental staff
training/professional development.
Continued close coordination with the Economic Development Council in our on-going effort to attract new
industry and manufacturing business interests in Okaloosa County.
Implemented monthly meetings with the municipal managers to better coordinate issues of mutual
importance between the County and the nine municipalities.
Strengthened the County’s interaction and engagement with area chambers of commerce, the military, and
business partners.
PROGRAM GOAL: To ensure that Okaloosa County government is a superior, efficient and cost-effective
organization designed to provide quality programs, services and facilities consistent with the goals and objectives
of the community. To increase engagement with our customers and citizens through a variety of media outlets.
KEY OBJECTIVES:
1. Enhance and maintain internal controls in administering assigned responsibilities in accordance with applicable
laws, rules, regulations, contracts, grant agreements, and guidelines.
2. Complete multi-year implementation plan for future distribution of RESTORE Act funds for Board-approved
proposals; submit projects to the U.S. Treasury for funds disbursement
3. Transition Okaloosa County to a Hybrid Program/Performance-based budget in all county departments
4. To incorporate technological advances into department business while maintaining rigid controls on cost
PERFORMANCE MEASURES:
Actual Estimated Proposed
Performance Measures
FY14/15 FY15/16 FY16/17
Number of press releases created 196 141 125
Number of Social Media (Twitter, Facebook) posts 330 410 410
Media Inquiries 130 120 120
BCC Facilitated News Stories (Print/TV/Radio) New measure for FY2017 N/A N/A 215
Internal Risk Assessments Performed 1 4 4
Policies Updated or Created 7 10 12
Number of Community Speaking Engagements New measure for FY2017 N/A N/A 24
County Administration:
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
Full-time Administrative & Support 2 2 3 3
Full-time Management & Professional 3 3 4 3
Total 5 5 7 6
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Category Actual Actual Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
Personnel Services $370,431 $452,540 $663,460 $600,199 ($63,261) (9.5%)
Operating Expenses $35,182 $39,716 $40,628 $49,921 $9,293 22.9%
Capital Outlay $0 $27,609 $0 $0 $0 0.0%
Total $405,613 $519,865 $704,088 $650,120 ($53,968) (7.7%)
ACCOUNTS:
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Code Category Approved Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
10 SALARIES & WAGES $274,545 $490,431 $458,136 ($32,295) (6.6%)
Eliminated Administrative Manager position
20 BENEFITS $63,828 $173,029 $142,063 ($30,966) (17.9%)
Decrease is due to the eliminated position and number of employees utilizing healthcare.
34 CONTRACT SERVICES $0 $15,000 $15,000 $0 0.0%
40 TRAVEL & PER DIEM $3,850 $6,300 $10,946 $4,646 73.7%
Provides funding for travel in and out of County to meet the County’s obligations.
41 COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES $1,500 $2,100 $2,700 $600 28.6%
42 FREIGHT & POSTAGE $150 $200 $200 $0 0.0%
44 RENTS & LEASES $20,435 $0 $300 $300 0.0%
45 RISK MANAGEMENT ALLOCATION $5,201 $3,529 $7,318 $3,789 107.4%
Increase is due to insurance costs.
46 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $0 $1,300 $5,122 $3,822 294.0%
Provides additional funding for vehicle repairs and maintenance for Fleet.
47 PRINTING & BINDING $500 $500 $500 $0 0.0%
49 MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES $300 $500 $150 ($350) (70.0%)
51 OFFICE SUPPLIES $1,100 $2,000 $2,000 $0 0.0%
52 OPERATING SUPPLIES $600 $6,699 $2,285 ($4,414) (65.9%)
Decrease is due to fuel and a reduction of computer supplies based on usage.
54 BOOKS/PUBS/SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS $1,000 $1,500 $1,500 $0 0.0%
55 TRAINING & EDUCATION EXPENSES $500 $1,000 $1,900 $900 90.0%
60 CAPITAL OUTLAY $3,000 $0 $0 $0 0.0%
TOTAL $376,509 $704,088 $650,120 ($53,968) (7.7%)
Restore Act & Grants:
HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY:
Category FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17
Full-time Management & Professional 1
Total 1
EXPENDITURES:
Expenditures Budget
FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Category Actual Actual Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
Personnel Services $0 $0 $0 $96,482 $96,482 0.0%
Operating Expenses $0 $0 $0 $47,325 $47,325 0.0%
Total $0 $0 $0 $143,807 $143,807 0.0%
ACCOUNTS:
FY15 FY16 FY17 FY16/FY17 Increase/
Code Category Approved Approved Proposed +/- Decrease
10 Salaries & Wages $0 $0 $74,848 $74,848 0.0%
Provides funding for a Restore and Grants Manager.
20 Benefits $0 $0 $21,634 $21,634 0.0%
31 Professional Services $0 $0 $45,000 $45,000 0.0%
Funding for consultant support, previously this was budgeted in General Services at $171,436 in FY2016.
40 Travel & Per Diem $0 $0 $1,600 $1,600 0.0%
Provides funding for two Tallahassee trips and a Florida Association of Counties (FAC) conference.
51 Office Supplies $0 $0 $100 $100 0.0%
54 Books/Pubs/Subs & Memberships $0 $0 $150 $150 0.0%
55 Training & Education Expenses $0 $0 $475 $475 0.0%
Incorporates funding for FAC training.
TOTAL $143,807 $143,807 0.0%
