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Public Safety Group

Group Description\n

The Public Safety Group (PSG) provides leadership throughout the region in public safety, criminal justice administration, emergency preparedness and public accountability. The PSG departments operate both independently and collaboratively to support the region by investigating crime, prosecuting and defending persons accused of crimes, holding offenders in custody and supervising sentenced offenders. PSG departments also provide programs and services promoting opportunities for children and young adults.

Website
Budget Document
Staffing

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District Attorney

Mission Statement\n

The San Diego District Attorney, in partnership with the community we serve, is dedicated to the pursuit of truth, justice, the protection of the innocent, and the prevention of crime through the vigorous and professional prosecution of those who violate the law.

Click here for more information.

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Public Safety Group Executive Office

Mission Statement\n

As a regional coalition of leading and respected public safety and criminal justice partners, the Public Safety Group improves public safety and criminal justice in San Diego County, and communicates and coordinates within our group and the community to deliver quality programs and services.

Click here for more information.

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Sheriff

Mission Statement\n

We provide the highest quality public safety service in an effort to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation.

Click here for more information.

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Child Support Services

Mission Statement\n

Enhance the lives and well-being of children and promote family self-sufficiency by establishing and enforcing support orders.

Click here for more information.

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Citizens’ Law Enforcement Review Board

Mission Statement\n

To increase public confidence in government and the accountability of law enforcement by conducting impartial and independent investigations of citizen complaints of misconduct concerning Sheriff’s Deputies and Probation Officers employed by the County of San Diego.

Click here for more information.

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Office of Emergency Services

Mission Statement\n

Coordinate the County’s planning for, response to, and recovery from disasters to ensure safe and livable communities.

Click here for more information.

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Medical Examiner

Mission Statement\n

Promote safe and livable communities by certifying the cause and manner of death for all homicides, suicides, accidents and sudden/unexpected natural deaths in San Diego County. In addition, provide related forensic services, assistance and education to families of the deceased, as well as to public and private agencies, in a professional and timely manner.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Probation","text":"

Probation

Mission Statement\n

Protect community safety, reduce crime and assist victims through offender accountability and rehabilitation.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Public Defender","text":"

Public Defender

Mission Statement\n

To protect the rights, liberties and dignity of all persons in San Diego County and maintain the integrity and fairness of the American justice system by providing the finest legal representation in the cases entrusted to us.

Click here for more information.

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San Diego County Fire Authority

Mission Statement\n

Coordinate, regionalize and improve fire protection and emergency response services provided by State, local career and local volunteer fire agencies in the unincorporated areas of the County.

Click here for more information.

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Capital Assets Equipment

Definition\n

Equipment that includes movable personal property of a relatively permanent nature (useful life of one year or longer) and of significant value, such as furniture, machines, tools, weapons and vehicles. An item costing $5,000 or more is budgeted in the appropriate capital asset account and capitalized. When an individual item costs less than $5,000 (including weapons and modular equipment) it is budgeted in the minor equipment account.

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Services and Supplies

Definition\n

A group of expenditure accounts that includes nonpersonnel operating expenses such as contract services, office supplies, information technology services, minor equipment and facilities maintenance.

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Salaries and Benefits

Definition\n

A group of expenditure accounts that includes expenses related to compensation of County employees.

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Other Charges

Definition\n

A group of expenditure accounts that includes support and care of other persons (such as assistance payments), bond redemptions, retirement of other long-term debt, interest on bonds, other long-term debt and notes and warrants, judgments and damages, rights-of-way, taxes and assessments, depreciation, bad debts, income allocation, contributions to noncounty governmental agencies and inter fund expenditures.

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Operating Transfers

Definition\n

Operating transfers result when one fund provides a service on behalf of another fund. The providing fund budgets the amount required by the other fund in the “Operating Transfer Out” expenditure account. The receiving fund budgets the amount in one of the “Operating Transfer In” revenue accounts.

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Capital Assets/Land Acquisition

Definition\n

Expenditure accounts that include expenditures for the acquisition of land and buildings and construction of buildings and improvements.

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Management Reserves

Definition\n

An expenditure category unique to the County of San Diego. Management Reserves are intended to be used to handle unforeseen expenses that arise during the budget year or as a means to set aside funds for a planned future year use. The level of Management Reserves is generally dependent upon fund balance realized by a Group/Agency or department, but may be budgeted for General Fund departments based on ongoing General Purpose Revenue allocation or comparable revenue source in the case of special funds. No expenditures can be made from Management Reserves; instead appropriations must first be transferred to a sub-account under one of the other expenditures categories (e.g. Salaries and Benefits, Services and Supplies, etc.).

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Contingency Reserves

Definition\n

Appropriations set aside to meet unforeseen economic and operational circumstances.

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Fund Balance Component Increases

Definition\n

An expenditure account group that indicates that a fund balance component is to be augmented (increased). This category is only used for adjustments to Restricted, Committed or Assigned fund balance.

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Expenditure Transfers & Reimbursements

Definition\n

This expenditure account group, which is shown as a decrease in expenditures, consists of transfers of costs for services provided between budget units in the same governmental type fund. The cost of the service is transferred to the revenue earning department with an equal reduction in cost to the department providing the service.

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Community Services Group

Group Description\n

The Community Services Group Executive Office ensures fiscal responsibility and provides management direction for six County departments and the County of San Diego Successor Agency. Through these departments, the Community Services Group (CSG) provides a wide variety of public services to County residents and offers internal support services to County departments.

Website
Budget Document
Staffing

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Finance and General Government Group (FGG)

Group Description\n

FGG provides essential support services and infrastructure to external customers and the County organization that enables achievement of the goals laid out in the County’s Strategic Plan and adherence to the General Management System (GMS). FGG maintains and continually strengthens the financial backbone of County operations and bears responsibility for human resources, technology, communications, legal, legislative and other key government functions.

Website
Budget Document
Staffing

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Health and Human Services Agency

Group Description\n

The Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) provides critical services to more than 3.2 million residents through its many programs and strategic initiatives that help advance the County’s vision for a region that is building better health, living safely and thriving, which is called Live Well San Diego.

Website
Budget Document
Staffing

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Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG)

Group Description\n

LUEG protects and promotes a healthy environment for the residents and visitors of San Diego County. LUEG departments work collaboratively with constituents and industry partners to improve air and water quality, encourage sustainable development that fosters viable and livable communities, preserve and enhance natural and agricultural resources, construct and maintain critical infrastructure and ensure compliance with laws that protect health, safety and quality of life.

Website
Budget Document
Staffing

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Capital Program

Description\n

To provide a formal groundwork for funding the Capital Program, the Board of Supervisors adopted Policy B-37, Use of the Capital Program Funds. This policy establishes the funding methods, administration and control, and allowable uses of the Capital Program Funds. The Capital Program does not include appropriations for recurring capital expenses appropriated in departmental operating budgets nor recurring appropriations for capital projects, which are managed and accounted for in the enterprise funds or special revenue funds (i.e. roads/airports).

Budget Document

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Finance Other

Description\n

Finance Other includes funds and programs that are predominantly Countywide in nature, have no staffing associated with them or exist for proper budgetary accounting purposes. Responsibility for these funds and programs rests primarily with departments in the Finance and General Government Group.

Budget Document

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Administrative Support

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Aging and Independence Services","text":"

Aging & Independence Services

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Behavioral Health Services","text":"

Behavioral Health Services

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Child Welfare Services","text":"

Child Welfare Services

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Public Health Services","text":"

Public Health Services

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Regional Operations","text":"

Regional Operations

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

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"},{"column":"program","entity":"Tobacco Settlement Fund","text":"

Tobacco Settlement Fund

Definition\n

The County securitized the Tobacco Settlement Payments, receiving the revenue up-front and reducing the risk of not collecting all of the payments.

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Agriculture, Weights and Measures

Mission Statement\n

Promoting a thriving agricultural community, healthy residents and a balanced environment. Supporting a fair marketplace and consumer confidence in the accuracy of product weight, measure and price.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Air Pollution Control District","text":"

Air Pollution Control District

Mission Statement\n

To protect the public from the harmful effects of air pollution, achieve and maintain air quality standards, foster community involvement, and develop and implement cost effective programs meeting State and federal mandates, while considering environmental and economic impacts.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Environmental Health","text":"

Environmental Health

Mission Statement\n

Protecting the environment and enhancing public health by preventing disease, promoting environmental responsibility and, when necessary, enforcing environmental and public health laws.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"University of California Cooperative Extension","text":"

University of California Cooperative Extension

Mission Statement\n

The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) brings together education and research resources of the University of California, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the County in order to help individuals, families, businesses and communities address agricultural, environmental, horticultural and public health issues.

Click here for more information.

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Land Use and Environment Group Executive Office

Mission Statement\n

The Land Use and Environment Group protects the health and safety of residents and preserves and enhances the natural environment in which they live by unifying the County's efforts in land use, environmental protection and preservation, agriculture, recreation and infrastructure development and maintenance.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Parks and Recreation","text":"

Parks and Recreation

Mission Statement\n

The Department of Parks and Recreation enhances the quality of life in San Diego County by providing opportunities for high level parks and recreation experiences and preserving regionally significant natural and cultural resources.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Planning and Development Services","text":"

Planning and Development Services

Mission Statement\n

Through operational excellence and attention to customer service, we strive to balance community, economic and environmental interests to ensure the highest quality of life for the public of San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Public Works","text":"

Public Works

Mission Statement\n

Preserve, enhance and promote quality of life and public safety through the responsible development of reliable and sustainable infrastructure and services.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Animal Services","text":"

Animal Services

Mission Statement\n

To protect the health, safety and welfare of people and animals.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"County Library","text":"

County Library

Mission Statement\n

To inform, educate, inspire and entertain.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"County Successor Agency","text":"

County Successor Agency

Mission Statement\n

Expeditiously wind down the affairs of the former County Redevelopment Agency, maintaining compliance with all laws.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"General Services","text":"

General Services

Mission Statement\n

To provide cost-effective, efficient, high-quality and timely support services to County clients enabling them to fulfill their mission to the public.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Housing & Community Development","text":"

Housing & Community Development

Mission Statement\n

Promote safe, affordable housing opportunities and improved communities in the San Diego region.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Community Services Executive Office","text":"

Community Services Group Executive Office

Mission Statement\n

To provide cost-effective and responsive services to customers— the public, client cities and County departments. These services are provided with an emphasis on customer satisfaction, quality and value.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Purchasing and Contracting","text":"

Purchasing and Contracting

Mission Statement\n

To provide the most effective and efficient delivery of quality goods and services to County departments.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Registrar of Voters","text":"

Registrar of Voters

Mission Statement\n

Conduct voter registration and voting processes with the highest level of professional election standards, including accountability, security and integrity, thereby earning and maintaining public confidence in the electoral process.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Assessor / Recorder / County Clerk","text":"

Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk

Mission Statement\n

To provide prompt and courteous service to the public in accomplishing the duties and responsibilities of the department; to have fair and uniform assessments of all taxable property in accordance with property tax laws; to provide for the orderly and expeditious recordation, archiving and retrieval of legal documents submitted and to provide for the efficient distribution to the public.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Auditor and Controller","text":"

Auditor and Controller

Mission Statement\n

To provide superior financial services for the County of San Diego that ensure financial integrity, promote accountability in government and maintain the public trust.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Board of Supervisors","text":"

Board of Supervisors

Description\n

The County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors elected to four-year terms. Each Board member represents a specific geographic area (Supervisorial District) of the county.

Click here for more information.

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Chief Administrative Office

Mission Statement\n

Work with the Board of Supervisors, public and County employees to create a County government that is customer focused and responsive to residents’ needs and priorities, effectively implementing the policy direction of the Board of Supervisors, efficiently managing the day-to-day operations and functions of County government and preparing the organization to meet the needs and address the issues that will emerge in the future.

Click here for more information.

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Civil Service Commission

Mission Statement\n

To protect the merit basis of the personnel system through the exercise of the Commission's Charter-mandated appellate and investigative authority.

Click here for more information.

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Clerk of the Board of Supervisors

Mission Statement\n

To provide consistently excellent service and support to the Board of Supervisors and the people we serve in an efficient and friendly manner.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"County Communications Office","text":"

County Communications Office

Mission Statement\n

To build confidence in County government by providing clear, accurate and timely information to the public about County programs and services. To achieve world class communications status and become a preferred information provider by using current technology and communications tools.

Click here for more information.

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County Counsel

Mission Statement\n

To deliver the highest quality legal services to our clients as efficiently and economically as possible in order to facilitate the achievement of the goal of the County to better serve the residents of San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

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County Technology Office

Mission Statement\n

We will guide the enterprise toward solutions that meet the diverse needs of our County customers through continuous improvement, thought leadership and operational excellence.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Finance & General Government Executive Office","text":"

Finance and General Government Group Executive Office

Mission Statement\n

To provide timely, accurate, efficient and effective financial, legislative and general government services to residents, local public agencies, County departments and individual County employees that are consistent with federal, State and local requirements.

Click here for more information.

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Human Resources

Mission Statement\n

We are committed to provide and retain a skilled, adaptable, and diverse workforce for County departments so they may deliver superior services to the residents and visitors of the County of San Diego.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Treasurer - Tax Collector","text":"

Treasurer-Tax Collector

Mission Statement\n

To provide the citizens, agencies and employees of San Diego County with superior financial services in terms of quality, timeliness, efficiency and value while maintaining the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Grand Jury","text":"

Grand Jury

Mission Statement\n

Representing the citizens of San Diego County by investigating, evaluating and reporting on the actions of local governments and special districts.

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Cash Borrowing Program

Definition\n

These appropriations fund the cost of financing the County's short-term cash borrowing program. During the course of the fiscal year, the County could experience temporary shortfalls in available cash due to the timing of expenditures and receipt of revenues. To meet these cash flow needs, the County issues Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes (TRANs) as needed. Typically, TRANs are issued at the beginning of the fiscal year and mature at the end of that fiscal year.

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Community Enhancement

Description\n

The Community Enhancement program provides grant funding for cultural activities, museums, visitor and convention bureaus, economic development councils and other similar institutions that promote and generate tourism and/or economic development at the regional and community levels throughout San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

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Contingency Reserve: General Fund

Definition\n

Appropriations in the Contingency Reserve are allocated and spent according to the framework outlined in Board Policy B-71, Fund Balance and Reserves. These appropriations are a source of funding for unanticipated needs, events or for various uncertainties that may occur during the fiscal year. It also provides a cushion in the event of revenue shortfalls.

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Contributions to Capital Program

Definition\n

These appropriations represent the General Fund cost for new or augmented capital development or land acquisition projects.

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Countywide General Expense

Definition\n

The primary objective of these appropriations is to fund Countywide projects and other Countywide needs.

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Lease Payments: Capital Projects

Definition\n

The appropriations for this program are for the annual lease payments due to the San Diego County Capital Asset Leasing Corporation (SANCAL) and the San Diego Regional Building Authority (SDRBA) on the County's outstanding Certificates of Participation (COPs) and Lease Revenue Bonds, the proceeds of which were used to finance various capital projects.

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Local Agency Formation Commission Administration (LAFCo)

Definition\n

These appropriations reflect the County's contribution to the San Diego Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) in accordance with provisions in Government Code §56381. LAFCo is a State chartered regulatory agency with countywide authority. LAFCo performs studies and renders jurisdictional decisions affecting the boundaries and government structure of cities and special districts. Through Fiscal Year 2000–01, LAFCo was funded exclusively by the County and user fees. Beginning with Fiscal Year 2001–02, funding for LAFCo is shared by the County, the 18 cities, 61 independent special districts in San Diego County as well as user fees.

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Neighborhood Reinvestment Program

Description\n

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program is governed by Board of Supervisors Policy B-72, Neighborhood Reinvestment Program, and provides grant funds to County departments, public agencies, and nonprofit community organizations for one-time community, social, environmental, educational, cultural or recreational needs. Resources available for the program are subject to budget priorities as established by the Board of Supervisors. Recommendations for grant awards are made throughout the year by individual Board members subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors as a whole.

Click here for more information.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Pension Obligation Bonds","text":"

Pension Obligation Bonds

Definition\n

The appropriations for this debt service fund reflect the scheduled principal and interest payments and related administrative expenses for the 2002, 2004, and the 2008 taxable Pension Obligation Bonds (POBs). See Debt Management Policies and Obligations for more information on the POBs, including the history, outstanding principal and scheduled payments.

"},{"column":"department_of_public_works_funds","entity":"Public Liability ISF","text":"

Public Liability Internal Service Fund

Definition\n

In Fiscal Year 1994–95, the County established the Public Liability Internal Service Fund (ISF) to report all of its public risk management activities. The County is self-insured through the ISF for premises liability at medical facilities, medical malpractice, errors and omissions, false arrest, forgery, automobile and general liability.

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Employee Benefits Internal Service Fund

Definition\n

In Fiscal Year 1994–95, the County established an Employee Benefits Internal Service Fund (ISF) to report all of its employee risk management activities. The appropriations for this fund support claim payments and administrative costs of the County's selfinsured workers' compensation program and unemployment insurance program expenses.

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Contributions to County Library System

Definition\n

The funding source for Contributions to County Library System is Community Services Group General Fund fund balance.

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Capital Program

Definition\n

A spending plan for improvements to or acquisition of land, facilities and infrastructure. The capital program budget balances revenues and expenditures, specifies the sources of revenues and lists each project or acquisition. Appropriations established in the capital program budget are carried forward until the project is completed.

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Capital Outlay Fund

Definition\n

One of the Capital Program funds that is used exclusively to finance the acquisition, construction and completion of permanent public improvements including public buildings and for the costs of acquiring land and permanent improvements. Revenues are obtained from the sale of fixed assets, from lease or rental of County-owned facilities, and from other funds such as grants and contributions when allocated to the COF by the Board of Supervisors.

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Library Projects

Definition\n

This fund contains budgeted amounts for the acquisition and construction of County Library facilities.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"MSCP - Land Use and Environmental","text":"

Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP)

Definition\n

This program will preserve a network of habitat and open space, protecting biodiversity and enhancing the region's quality of life. The County is one of several entities participating in the MSCP.

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Edgemoor Development Fund

Definition\n

This fund was established pursuant to Board of Supervisors Policy F-38, Edgemoor Property Development, and all of its revenues, mainly produced by the Edgemoor property itself and the lease and sale of land, were used in the reconstruction of the Edgemoor Skilled Nursing Facility. As a fund established to account for the financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of a major capital facility, it is included in the Capital Program.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Justice Facility Construction","text":"

Justice Facility Construction

Definition\n

This fund contains budgeted amounts for capital projects related to the County's justice and public safety capital improvements, including detention facilities, Sheriff's stations and other criminal justice facilities.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"County Health Complex","text":"

County Health Complex

Definition\n

This fund contains budgeted amounts for capital projects related to the Rosecrans Health Complex and other County health facilities, excluding the County's Edgemoor property.

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Cash Borrowing Program

Definition\n

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Community Enhancement

Definition\n

This program provides grant funding for cultural activities, museums, visitor and convention bureaus, economic development councils and other similar institutions that promote and generate tourism and/or economic development at the regional and community levels throughout San Diego County. Per Board of Supervisors Policy B-58, Funding of the Community Enhancement Program, the amount of funding available approximately equals the amount of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues estimated to be collected each fiscal year. Applications for grants are submitted to the Board of Supervisors by March 1 for the upcoming fiscal year, with approval of projects given through the budget adoption process.

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Contingency Reserve – General Fund

Definition\n

Appropriations set aside to meet unforeseen economic and operational circumstances. These appropriations comply with the target of 2% of General Purpose Revenue (GPR) for the Contingency Reserve as outlined in Board Policy B-71, Fund Balance and Reserves. These appropriations are a source of funding for unanticipated needs, events or for various uncertainties that may occur during the fiscal year. It also provides a cushion in the event of revenue shortfalls.

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Contributions to Capital Program

Definition\n

These appropriations represent the General Fund cost for new or augmented capital development or land acquisition projects.

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Contributions to County Library Fund

Definition\n

These appropriations represent the Community Services Group General Fund fund balance cost for the acquisition and construction of County Library facilities.

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Countywide Expenses

Definition\n

The primary objective of these appropriations is to fund Countywide projects and other Countywide needs.

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Local Agency Formation Commission Administration (LAFCo)

Definition\n

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Neighborhood Reinvestment Program

Definition\n

The Neighborhood Reinvestment Program (formerly Community Projects) is governed by Board of Supervisors Policy B-72, Neighborhood Reinvestment Program, and provides grant funds to County departments, public agencies, and nonprofit community organizations for one-time community, social, environmental, educational, cultural or recreational needs. Resources available for the program are subject to budget priorities as established by the Board of Supervisors. Recommendations for grant awards are made throughout the year by individual Board members subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors as a whole. The funding source is General Fund fund balance.

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Pension Obligation Bonds

Definition\n

Bonds issued to finance all or part of the unfunded actuarial accrued liabilities of the issuer's pension plan. The proceeds are transferred to the issuer's pension system as a prepayment of all or part of the unfunded pension liabilities of the issuer to ensure the soundness of the plan.

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Employee Benefits Internal Service Fund

Definition\n

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Lease Payments – Capital Projects

Definition\n

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Office of Financial Planning

Definition\n

The Office of Financial Planning provides comprehensive financial planning, policy oversight, advisory services, and administration of community grant programs to ensure stability, integrity, and promote accountability and transparency in government to foster public confidence.

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Executive Office

Definition\n

The Executive Office of the Clerk of the Board provides leadership for carrying out the Clerk of the Board mission and is responsible for efficient and effective administration of the Clerk of the Board department and Board General Office operations. The office provides direct support to the Board of Supervisors, Special Districts, City Selection Committee, and provides administration of Labor Relations Ordinance. The office processes and tracks referrals of communications to the Board, Chief Administrative Officer, County departments, and agencies, prepares and monitors the department and Board district budgets.

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Agency Executive Office

Definition\n

Agency Executive Office provides oversight and direction to HHSA departments.

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Administration and Other Services

Definition\n

Administration and Other Services provide staff direction and support to ensure all statutory responsibilities, government directives and Board of Supervisor policies are carried out.

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Administrative and Other

Definition\n

Administrative and Other Services provides contracting, IT, facilities, budget, program policy guidance and administrative support to program operations.

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Adoptions

Definition\n

Adoptions provide services to all members of the adoption process: adoptees, birth families and adoptive parents. Both voluntary relinquishments as well as children from the foster care system are handled by the agency.

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Agency Contract Support

Definition\n

Agency Contract Support ensures staff and contractors comply with federal, State and local funding requirements while delivering services effectively and meeting the needs of clients and the community.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Alcohol and Other Drug Services","text":"

Alcohol and Other Drug Services

Definition\n

Alcohol and Other Drug Services provides a continuum of alcohol and other drug services to San Diego County residents of all ages which residential and non-residential services, supportive and prevention services.

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Ambulance CSA's - Health & Human Services

Definition\n

Ambulance County Service Areas (CSA’s) Health and Human Services oversee first responder and ambulance services, billing and collecting for services, measuring and reporting service levels, and providing administrative support to CSA advisory boards.

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Behavioral Health Services Administration

Definition\n

Behavioral Health Services Administration provides a continuum of mental health services to San Diego County residents of all ages, including residential and non-residential services, supportive and prevention services. These services are coordinated by systems of care such as Adult & Older Adult and Children, Youth & Families, and are provided directly through County operated facilities, contracts with community partners and individual fee-for service providers.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Bioterrorism / EMS","text":"

Bioterrorism/EMS

Definition\n

Bioterrorism/EMS coordinate and integrate the activities of public and private agencies, hospitals, specialty care centers, and other EMS stakeholders to deliver timely, high-quality emergency medical services, specialty care, disaster preparedness and response, and prevention services to residents and visitors of San Diego County.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"California Childrens Services","text":"

California Childrens Services

Definition\n

California Childrens Services provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services to children under age 21 with certain diseases, physical limitations or chronic health problems.

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Central Region

Definition\n

Central Regional Administration ensures services are tailored to local communities, deliver those services and encourage healthy behaviors and disease prevention through health promotions.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Community Action Partnership","text":"

Community Action Partnership

Definition\n

Community Action Partnership administers programs that address the needs of economically disadvantaged communities and the residents that live there, including services that support the employment of newly arriving refugee families.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"East Region","text":"

East Region

Definition\n

East Regional Administration ensures services are tailored to local communities, deliver those services and encourage healthy behaviors and disease prevention through health promotions.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Eligibility Operations Administration","text":"

Eligibility Operations Administration

Definition\n

Eligibility Operations Administration ensures state and federal compliance with the administration of social welfare services for individuals in need of public assistance.

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Financial Services Division

Definition\n

Financial Services Division provides efficient use of resources, financial planning, forecasting and claiming for fiscal stability and facility management.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Foster Care","text":"

Foster Care

Definition\n

Foster Care Eligibility Operations provides aid payments to eligible children and youth in foster care.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Health Care Policy Administration","text":"

Health Care Policy Administration

Definition\n

Health Care Policy Administration provides the Agency direction on health care policy, state and federal initiatives and waivers. Develop state and federal projects in collaboration with local stakeholder groups. Coordinates the Health Care Options Medi-Cal managed care program and enrollment with local managed care health plans and resolves barriers to access to care with local Medi-Cal stakeholders.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Human Resources","text":"

Human Resources

Definition\n

Human Resources develop and maintain a knowledge-based workforce to achieve a high performance work environment.

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Infectious Disease Control

Definition\n

Infectious Disease Control identifies treats and investigates the source and spread of diseases. Provide education and prevention activities to reduce transmission and infection, with an emphasis on those highest at risk.

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In-Home Supportive Services

Definition\n

In Home Supportive Services provides aged, blind, and disabled eligible individuals at risk of nursing home placement, personal care and homemaker assistance to remain safely in their own homes.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Inpatient Health Services","text":"

Inpatient Health Services

Definition\n

Inpatient Health Services provides adults care through the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital, Edgemoor Distinct Park Skilled Nursing Facility and through crisis stabilization services for residents who have a serious mental illness and are experiencing a psychiatric emergency.

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Management Support

Definition\n

Management Support provides HHSA programs with information management and technology.

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Mental Health Services

Definition\n

Mental Health Services provides a continuum of mental health services to San Diego County residents of all ages, which include residential and non-residential services, supportive and prevention services.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"North Central Region","text":"

North Central Region

Definition\n

North Central Regional Administration ensures services are tailored to local communities, deliver those services and encourage healthy behaviors and disease prevention through health promotions.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"North Coastal Region","text":"

North Coastal Region

Definition\n

North Coastal Regional Administration ensures services are tailored to local communities, deliver those services and encourage healthy behaviors and disease prevention through health promotions.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"North Inland Region","text":"

North Inland Region

Definition\n

North Inland Regional Administration ensures services are tailored to local communities, deliver those services and encourage healthy behaviors and disease prevention through health promotions.

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Office of Health Systems Innovation

Definition\n

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Office of Strategy and Innovation

Definition\n

Office of Strategy and Innovation advances the Live Well San Diego vision through strategic planning, communication support, legislative and policy analysis, progress evaluation and innovation management.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Prevention Services","text":"

Prevention Services

Definition\n

Prevention Services work with community and partners to protect and support pregnant women, children, families and communities.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Proposition 10","text":"

Proposition 10 (First 5 San Diego)

Definition\n

First 5 San Diego promotes the health and well-being of young children during their most critical years of development, from the prenatal stage through five years of age.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Protective Services","text":"

Protective Services

Definition\n

Protective Services protects the rights and well-being of seniors, dependent adults and their caregivers.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator","text":"

Public Administrator/Guardian/Conservator

Definition\n

The Public Administrator (PA) administers and protects the estates of individuals who die without a will or appropriate person to act as an administrator. The Public Guardian (PG) serves as the legally appointed guardian or conservator for persons found by the courts to be unable to take care of themselves or their assets when no family members or relatives are available. The Public Conservator (PC) provides court ordered services to gravely disabled individuals who are unable to meet their own food, clothing and shelter needs.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Regional Child Welfare Svcs","text":"

Regional Child Welfare Services

Definition\n

Regional Child Welfare Services protects at-risk children from dangerous conditions and provides permanency and stability in living situations for children in order to enhance their overall well-being and lead to strengthened families.

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Regional Self-Sufficiency Eligibility

Definition\n

Regional Self-Sufficiency Services provides eligibility services for public assistance through 11 Family Resource Centers 2 Community Resource Centers and 2 Customer Service Call Centers. These services include, but are not limited to cash, food assistance, employment services and medical needs.

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Senior Health and Social Services

Definition\n

Senior Health and Social Services supports the health of seniors’ through fitness, nutritional assistance and social support.

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South Region

Definition\n

South Regional Administration ensures services are tailored to local communities, deliver those services and encourage healthy behaviors and disease prevention through health promotions.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Surveillance","text":"

Surveillance

Definition\n

Surveillance identifies, investigate, register and evaluate communicable, reportable and emerging diseases and conditions to protect the health of the community.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Veterans Services","text":"

Veterans Services

Definition\n

Veterans Services provides comprehensive benefits counseling and outreach to Military, Veterans, survivors and family members.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Legislative Services","text":"

Legislative Services

Definition\n

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Animal Services

Definition\n

Animal Services protects the public from dangerous animals, protects animals from abuse and neglect and saves the lives of thousands of unwanted, abandoned or lost pets each year. If you want to adopt a pet or find a lost one we operate three shelters, located in Bonita, Carlsbad and San Diego.

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Community Services Executive Office

Definition\n

The Community Services Executive Office is a division of the Chief Administrative Office, providing oversight and direction to the following six departments: Animal Services, County Library, General Services, Housing & Community Development, Purchasing & Contracting, and Registrar of Voters.

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Content/Records Services

Definition\n

The Department of Purchasing & Contracting administers the Countywide records management program through its Content/Records Services division. Services include physical and electronic document storage, management of document destruction schedules, and coordination of various document storage and conversion contracts.

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County Successor Agency – Housing

Definition\n

Effective February 1, 2012, all redevelopment agencies in the State of California were dissolved by State law. Successor agencies were established to expeditiously wind down the affairs of the former redevelopment agencies. Using available funding from post-dissolution revenue arrangements, this division is responsible for administering remaining housing-related activities in the two former redevelopment areas for the County of San Diego: the Gillespie Field Project area and the Upper San Diego River Improvement Project area.

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County Successor Agency – Housing

Definition\n

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Facilities Management Internal Service Fund (ISF)

Definition\n

The Departmental of General Services is responsible for management of County facility construction projects, major maintenance projects, facility maintenance and security, real estate services, utilities, and mail services. This group of internal service funds tracks all the financial resources and transactions related to these services.

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Fleet Management Internal Service Fund (ISF)

Definition\n

The Department of General Services is responsible for acquiring, maintaining, and replacing thousands of vehicles and specialized equipment for County departments. This group of internal service funds tracks all the financial resources and transactions related to this program.

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General Fund Contribution to Purchasing ISF

Definition\n

The Department of Purchasing & Contracting administers the Countywide records management program, which is funded primarily through the General Fund. Costs include staffing, ongoing services and supplies, and occasional one-time projects not considered billable to customer departments through the Purchasing ISF rate structure.

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General Fund Contribution to General Services ISFs

Definition\n

Community Services Group provides financial resources to support Department of General Services Internal Service Fund (ISF) activities that are not directly associated with specific departmental projects or facilities. Specific examples include the development of the annual Capital Improvement Needs Assessment (CINA) and project planning activities that are not directly billable to a specific customer.

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Housing & Community Development – Multi-Year Projects

Definition\n

Housing & Community Development Services is responsible for the management of projects that span more than one fiscal year, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and affordable housing projects under various programs. The funding for these programs comes from intergovernmental loans and grants, primarily from the federal government.

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Housing & Community Development Services

Definition\n

Housing and Community Development Services (HCDS) provides housing assistance and community improvements that benefit low-and moderate-income persons. These services might take the form of rental assistance, minor home improvement loans, first-time home buyer assistance and public improvement programs.

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Library Branch Operations

Definition\n

The San Diego County Library operates 33 branches, two 24/7 Library-to-Go kiosks, and two mobile libraries. This division is responsible for the staffing and operations in each of those locations and service points.

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Library Operations and Administration

Definition\n

The San Diego County Library Operations and Administration Division includes executive management functions, including the Director’s Office, budget and financial services, payroll and personnel management, and training services.

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Library Professional & Technical Support

Definition\n

The San Diego County Library is a technologically advanced library system with a broad range of services and programs. This division provides support for adult literacy, service automation, facilities, youth programs, and materials acquisitions and management.

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Purchasing Internal Service Fund

Definition\n

The Purchasing Internal Service Fund (ISF) tracks all operations and transactions related to the Department of Purchasing & Contracting. This department is responsible for competitive procurement of goods and services, re-use and disposal of surplus property, and administration of the Countywide records management program.

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Registrar of Voters

Definition\n

Have you voted? If you have then you've seen the Registrar of Voters (ROV) hard at work. ROV is entrusted with providing the means for all eligible citizens of San Diego County to exercise their right to actively participate in the democratic process. The department works to ensure widespread, ongoing opportunities to register to vote in fair and accurate elections for all federal, State and local offices and measures.

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County Communications Office

Definition\n

The County Communications Office (CCO) ensures that information about County issues, programs and services moves quickly and accurately to the public, employees and news organizations. Moreover, the department oversees emergency communications, media relations, overall content of the County’s external and internal websites, social media, and internal communications and projects. The department is also responsible for the operation and programming of the County government access channel, County News Center Television.

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Department of Human Resources

Definition\n

The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is responsible for all aspects of labor relations and human resources management for the County of San Diego. DHR serves as the inhouse human resources consultant to the Chief Administrative Officer, executive staff and County departments. Activities include risk management, classification, compensation, recruitment, labor relations, workforce information management, and administration of employee benefits and training programs.

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Administrative Services

Definition\n

Provide administrative and general financial support for the department. Responsibilities also include public communications and outreach programs for case participants.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Legal Services","text":"

Legal Services

Definition\n

Provide support services for the department relating to the establishment of orders associated with child support cases.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Production Operations","text":"

Production Operations

Definition\n

Manage all associated responsibilities relating to child support case management.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Quality Assurance","text":"

Quality Assurance

Definition\n

Evaluate the Child Support program performance and effectiveness by compiling and analyzing statistical data.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Recurring Maintenance and Operations","text":"

Recurring Maintenance and Operations

Definition\n

Provide information technology support to the department.

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Law Enforcement Review Board

Definition\n

The Citizens' Law Enforcement Review Board (CLERB) was established to receive, review & investigate citizen complaints filed against sworn officers employed in the Sheriff’s or Probation Departments. They also review and investigate the death of any individual arising out of or in connection with actions of peace officers or custodial officers in the Sheriff’s or Probation Departments regardless of whether a citizen complaint has been filed. The Review Board makes recommendations regarding department policies and procedures to the Sheriff and Chief Probation Officer, and to the Board of Supervisors. Members of the public are nominated to serve by the Chief Administrative Officer and approved by the Board of Supervisors.

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Decedent Investigations

Definition\n

The Department of the Medical Examiner provides medicolegal forensic death investigation services for the citizens of San Diego County, as mandated by State law. The department has initial jurisdiction over about 40% of deaths in the county, and ultimately transports approximately 14% of decedents to the department facility to determine the cause and manner of death. The department performs scene investigations, autopsies and external examinations, toxicology, histology, and administrative support. In addition, the department hosts educational tours of the Medical Examiner & Forensic Center facility on a regular basis.

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Administration

Definition\n

The San Diego County Public Defender's Office was established in 1988 by a county resolution and has since evolved into one of the finest in the nation. In 2009, the County of San Diego consolidated indigent defense services (Public Defender, Alternate Public Defender, Office of Assigned Counsel, Juvenile Delinquency & Multiple Conflict Office) into one office. There are office locations throughout the county.

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Primary Public Defender

Definition\n

In 1988, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted to create the office of the Primary Public Defender (PPD) with the mission of defending people charged with crimes who are unable to pay for an attorney.

\nPPD currently has a staff of over 291 working to ensure that the right to competent and effective defense counsel is a reality for the indigent in San Diego County by always seeking the best ethical and legal outcomes possible through skilled and vigorous representation.

\nPPD is comprised of two divisions: the Adult Criminal Division represents indigents accused of a crime and the Juvenile Delinquency Division represents minors accused of truancy or criminal offenses.

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Alternate Public Defender

Definition

The office of the Alternate Public Defender (APD) was established in 1990 & is an ethically separate division of the Public Defender. APD is responsible for defending those cases where PPD has a conflict of interest or is unable to defend the individual for various reasons.

APD staff work to ensure that the right to competent and effective defense counsel is a reality for the indigent in San Diego County by always seeking the best ethical and legal outcomes possible through skilled and vigorous representation.

APD is comprised of two divisions. The Adult Criminal Division represents indigent persons accused of a crime. The Juvenile Delinquency Division represents minors accused of truancy or criminal offenses.

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Multiple Conflicts Office

Definition\n

The Multiple Conflicts Office (MCO) was established in 2005 and is an ethically separate division of the Public Defender. MCO represents those who are charged with only the most complicated and serious homicide and special circumstances cases and who are financially unable to retain private counsel. MCO accepts court appointments that PPD and APD are unable to accept due to conflict of interest or other court orders. MCO also incorporates a unit of skilled and experienced investigators and mitigation specialists who partner with the attorneys for an effective and proven team approach scrupulously maintaining and respecting all obligations to protect the confidences of the clients.

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Office of Assigned Counsel (OAC)

Definition\n

The Office was established in 2008 and is an ethically separate division of the Public Defender. OAC arranges for high quality legal representation on behalf of individuals charged with a crime in state court who are entitled by law to court appointed attorney services but who cannot be represented by the PPD or APD due to conflict of interest or other issues. OAC provides these legal services by assigning the cases it receives to well-qualified attorneys engaged in private law practice who have been approved to receive such assignments only after meeting our office's experience and training requirements.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Penalty Assessment","text":"

Penalty Assessment

Definition\n

The Penalty Assessment Special Revenue Fund collects penalties which are assessed upon every fine, penalty and forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts pursuant to Government Code section 76000. The revenues collected support General Fund departments and Emergency Medical Services (Government Code section 76104 (a)).

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Criminal Justice Facility Construction","text":"

Criminal Justice Facility Construction

Definition\n

The Criminal Justice Facility Construction Special Revenue Fund collects penalties which are assessed upon every fine, penalty and forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts pursuant to Government Codes 76000, 76101 and Vehicle Code 42007 (b)(1). The revenues collected are used for the construction and maintenance of County criminal justice and court facilities.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Courthouse Construction","text":"

Courthouse Construction

Definition\n

The Courthouse Construction Special Revenue Fund collects penalties which are assessed upon every fine, penalty and forfeiture imposed and collected by the courts pursuant to Government Codes 76000, 76100 and Vehicle Code 42007 (b)(1). The revenues collected are used to support debt service payments.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Contribution for Trial Courts","text":"

Contribution for Trial Courts

Definition\n

The Contribution for Trial Courts involves the management and administration of the County’s statutory County Facility Payment and Maintenance of Effort payment. Pursuant to Senate Bill (SB) 1732, Court Facilities Legislation, the Trial Court Facility Act and Assembly Bill (AB) 1491, Court Facilities Transfer Deadline Extension, the transfer of court facilities to the State occurred in Fiscal Year 2008–09.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Public Safety Proposition 172","text":"

Public Safety Proposition 172

Definition\n

The Proposition 172 Special Revenue Fund, the Local Public Safety Protection and Improvement Act of 1993, is a dedicated one-half cent sales tax to support regional public safety services provided by three Public Safety Group departments: the Sheriff, District Attorney and Probation.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"County Service Areas - Fire Protection/EMS","text":"

County Service Areas - Fire Protection/EMS

Definition\n

The San Diego County Fire Authority's County Service Area (CSA) provides residents in rural areas with structural fire protection and emergency medical services.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Public Safety Executive Office","text":"

Public Safety Executive Office

Definition\n

The Public Safety Group Executive Office is the group office for the Elected Officials of the District Attorney and Sheriff and for the appointed departments of Child Support Services, Citizens’s Law Enforcement Review Board, San Diego County Fire Authority, Medical Examiner, Office of Emergency Services, Probation and Public Defender.

The Executive Office leads, coordinates, provides oversight and support in finance, human resources, ERP applications, administration, strategic planning, training, information technology, performance management, special projects and more.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Office of Emergency Services","text":"

Office of Emergency Services

Definition\n

The Office of Emergency Services (OES) coordinates the overall County response to disasters. OES is responsible for alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes; coordinating all agencies that respond; ensuring resources are available and mobilized in times of disaster; developing plans and procedures for response to and recovery from disasters; and developing and providing preparedness materials for the public.

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San Diego County Fire Authority

Definition\n

San Diego County Fire Authority (SDCFA) provides comprehensive fire and emergency medical services in the region through effective and efficient agency collaboration and leadership. SDCFA provides support to unify the administration, communications and training of volunteer-reserve firefighters and to deliver around-the-clock protection to 1.5 million acres of the unincorporated county.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Countywide 800 MHZ CSA's","text":"

Countywide 800 MHZ CSA's

Definition\n

Program budget for County Service Area 135 Zone B Del Mar, Zone F Poway, and Zone H Solana Beach for revenue and costs associated with the Regional Communication System.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Detention Services","text":"

Detention Services

Definition\n

The San Diego County Sheriff's Department has the legal obligation to care for persons held in County custody, The department operates a system of seven detention facilities throughout the County and provides a complex network of support services including medical, mental health, food service, counseling, education and job training to an inmate population that averages 5,100 inmates daily.

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Human Resource Services Bureau

Definition\n

The Bureau is responsible for the recruitment, hiring and training of sworn and professional staff and monitoring the performance of department employees. Human Resources Bureau is responsible for Background Investigations, Professional Staff Training, Internal Affairs, Risk Management, Labor Relations, Weapons Training and Payroll. The Human Resources Bureau also provides extensive support to the San Diego Regional Public Safety Training Institute at Miramar College. The academy operates both the 25-week law enforcement academies and the 16-week detentions and court services academies; and provides an average of 928 hours of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) basic instruction.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Jail Commissary Enterprise Fund","text":"

Jail Commissary Enterprise Fund

Definition\n

This program was formerly operated through an Internal Service Fund (ISF). The fund collects revenue and expenses related to the operation of the Sheriff's commissary. The commissary allows persons incarcerated in Sheriff's detention facilities to purchase a variety of items, including food, personal care items and telephone time cards.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Law Enforcement Services","text":"

Law Enforcement Services

Definition\n

The Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the County and to 9 contract cities. These services include general and specialized law enforcement operations, including patrol, traffic, general and specialized investigations, crime prevention, crime lab, crime analysis, criminal intelligence, narcotics enforcement, tactical emergency response, emergency services, licensing and communications. The department responded to over 300,000 \"911\" calls each year and an additional 400,000 non-emergency calls.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Management Services","text":"

Management Services

Definition\n

The Management Services Bureau provides administrative and operational support to all bureaus in the areas of information technology, facilities and fleet management, financial management and budgeting, grants administration and management, procurement, and records management. It also oversees the development and monitoring of the law enforcement services contracts with Contract Cities, Indian Tribes, various districts and the Superior Court. The Wireless Services Division administers, operates and maintains the San Diego-Imperial County Regional Communications System (RCS) and other wireless communications systems utilized by the County.

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Office of the Sheriff

Definition\n

The bureau is comprised of the Office of the Sheriff, Division of Inspectional Services (DIS), Intergovernmental and Legislative Affairs, Media Relations Office, Tribal Resources and Strategic Planning. DIS conducts regular reactive and proactive performance assessments and inspections to ensure compliance and effectiveness of Sheriff's operations. The Department coordinates regional law enforcement coordination on tribal issues as well as facilitates liaison and outreach to the 19 Indian reservations in San Diego County.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Program","text":"

Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Program

Definition\n

Program budget for appropriations and revenue for purchases paid for utilizing Asset Forfeiture funding.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Sheriff's Court Services","text":"

Sheriff's Court Services

Definition\n

The Sheriff's Court Services Bureau provides security services for the San Diego Superior Courts and the County Administration Center (CAC). The Civil Division is responsible for processing various types of civil processes, such as temporary restraining orders, eviction notices, wage garnishments, bank and property levies and summons. The Court Services Bureau also serves warrants.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Sheriff's Inmate Welfare Fund","text":"

Sheriff's Inmate Welfare Fund

Definition\n

As authorized by Penal Code Section 4025, revenue generated from the jail store commissary and sale of telephone time is deposited into the Inmate Welfare Fund. Expenditures are used for the benefit, education and welfare of inmates housed in San Diego County adult detention facilities, including maintenance of county jail facilities.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Sheriff's ISF / IT","text":"

Sheriff's ISF/IT

Definition\n

Program contains staff supporting facilities and fleet and appropriations for Information technology costs and services received from other County departments and paid through Internal Service Funds, such as Fleet, Building Maintenance, Public Liability, Utilities.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Sheriff's Jail Stores ISF","text":"

Sheriff's Jail Stores ISF

Definition\n

This fund has been reclassified from an Internal Service Fund (ISF) to an Enterprise Fund.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Adult Field Services","text":"

Adult Field Services

Definition\n

Adult Field Services is responsible for the rehabilitation of all adult clients in San Diego County. Probation works collaboratively with local law enforcement agencies, justice partners, and community providers to connect clients to appropriate rehabilitative services.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Department Administration","text":"

Department Administration

Definition\n

Administrative Services provides support for department operations.

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Institutional Services

Definition\n

Institutional Services is responsible for the safe housing and rehabilitation of all youth in the County’s custody. The Probation Department operates four detention facilities. Institutional Services has been very successful in reducing the number of youth in the juvenile justice system by quickly connecting our youth to the appropriate educational services, treatment programs, and working with families when youth are preparing to reenter their communities.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Juvenile Field Services","text":"

Juvenile Field Services

Definition\n

Juvenile Field Services works to increase the number of youth who complete probation supervision without engaging in a new crime. Probation’s success has come from working collaboratively with County partners and community stakeholders to identify youth with early warning signs and to divert as many youth from the juvenile justice system as possible.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Probation Asset Forfeiture Program","text":"

Probation Asset Forfeiture Program

Definition\n

Asset Forfeiture Funds are proceeds of the assets that were seized and forfeited by law enforcement agencies during the investigation of criminal activities. Proceeds are used to enhance public safety and security and for the prevention, investigation, and apprehension of criminal law violators.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Probation Inmate Welfare Fund","text":"

Probation Inmate Welfare Fund

Definition\n

Inmate Welfare Funds are those collected from the telephone and other vending commissions. The money collected is used to support contracts and activities to benefit our youth in the detention facilities.

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Agriculture, Weights and Measures

Definition\n

Promoting a thriving agricultural community, healthy residents and a balanced environment. Supporting a fair marketplace and consumer confidence in the accuracy of product weight, measure and price.

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Fish and Wildlife Fund

Definition\n

Fish and Game Advisory Commission disburses State Fish and Game Fines and Forfeitures in accordance with State guidelines. The Commission is comprised of a ten-member advisory commission appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

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Air Pollution Control District Programs

Definition\n

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Road Program

Definition\n

The Road Fund program is responsible for the maintenance and construction of all roads in the unincorporated county.

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Sanitation Districts

Definition\n

The Sanitation District provides customers within its District water and sewer service. Funds collected from the customers within the District are used for water and sewer service operations, maintenance and capital improvements.

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Flood Control

Definition\n

The Flood Control District provides certain flood and storm protection services to Flood Control District stakeholders based on assessments collected from property taxpayers within the district.

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Airports Program

Definition\n

The Airport program consists of eight County airports (Agua Caliente, Borrego Valley, Fallbrook Airpark, Gillespie Field, Jacumba Airport, Palomar Airport, Ocotillo Airport and Ramona Airport). Federal, state and other funds are used for the maintenance, operations and development of County airports.

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General Fund Activities Program

Definition\n

General Fund Activities includes Watershed, Private Development Construction Inspection (PDCI) and other General Fund activities.

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Solid Waste Management Program

Definition\n

The Solid Waste Management Program provides for the maintenance of County-owned inactive landfills. The funding source is the Environmental Trust Fund.

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Equipment ISF Program

Definition\n

The Internal Service Funds (ISFs) in the Department of Public Works consist of the Equipment Operatins ISF and five Equipment Acquisition ISFs. The Equipment Operations ISF derives revenue from rates charged to the renting DPW divisions for vehicles and equipment. The Equipment Acquisition funds are used for the purchase of equipment and or road vehicles and funded by Equipment Rental Original Cost Replacement (ISF depreciation) and Operating Transfer from renting funds.

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Wastewater Management Program

Definition\n

The Wastewater Management Program is used to account for operational services and support provided to sanitation districts governed by the Board of Supervisors.

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Street Lighting District

Definition\n

The Street Lighting District was formed under the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972 (Streets and Highways Code, Section 22500, et seq.) and provides the installation, operation and maintenance of street lighting facilities within the district.

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Permanent Road Divisions

Definition\n

Permanent Road Divisions provides for the improvement and maintenance of roads based on assessments collected from property taxpayers within the district.

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County Service Areas

Definition\n

County Service Areas provides for the improvement and maintenance of roads or landscaping projects in the specific County Service Area based on assessments collected from property taxpayers within the district.

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Environmental Health

Definition\n

Protecting the environment and enhancing public health by preventing disease, promoting environmental responsibility and, when necessary, enforcing environmental and public health laws.

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University of California Cooperative Extension

Definition\n

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Land Use and Environment Executive Office

Definition\n

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Parks and Recreation

Definition\n

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Park Special Districts

Definition\n

Park Special Districts include CSA 26 Rancho San Diego, CSA 81 Fallbrook Park District, CSA 83 San Dieguito Local Park, CSA 83A 4S Ranch Park, Landscape Maintenance District Zone 2 – Julian, CSA 128 San Miguel Park District, and SD Landscape Maintenance Zone 1.

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Park Land Dedication

Definition\n

Parkland Dedication Funds consist of 24 individual funds that receive special park land dedication fees from developers of land as a condition for approval of any development. The funds are restricted for such things as the purchase of land, the development of land for new parks or recreational facilities to serve future residents of such developments, to rehabilitate existing neighborhood or community parks, or for facilities within the pre-designated areas for which the fund(s) were established.

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Project Planning

Definition\n

Project Planning is a division of the Department of Planning & Development Services (PDS) that reviews “discretionary” projects. Discretionary projects include lot splits, major subdivisions and conditionally-permitted uses. This division also processes applicants' requests for General Plan Amendments and Zoning changes.

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Advance Planning

Definition\n

Advance Planning is a division within the Department of Planning & Development Services. Advance Planning implements the long-range vision planning for the unincorporated portion of San Diego County. The division is responsible for maintaining the County's General Plan, a document that provides the framework for future growth and development in the County.

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Building Services

Definition\n

Building Services is a division within the Department of Planning & Development Services that issues building permits for such things as residential and commercial remodels, demolition and minor electrical, mechanical and plumbing work.

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Land Development

Definition\n

Land Development Division is a division within the Department of Planning & Development Services that provides engineering and review services for construction and development projects throughout the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

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Administration

Definition\n

Administration is a division of the Planning & Development Services (PDS) department that provides financial, human resources and information technology support to the department and includes direction by the Director of PDS.

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Code Compliance

Definition\n

Code Compliance is a division of the Department of Planning & Development Services that provides services to residents in the unincorporated communities of San Diego County by responding to requests from residents to investigate concerns and educate the public about County codes.

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LUEG GIS

Definition\n

LUEG GIS is a division of the Planning & Development Services (PDS) department that provides geographic information and data for integration with existing County applications for a varietly of business units within the County.

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SanGIS COSD

Definition\n

SanGIS COSD is a division of the Planning & Development Services (PDS) department that provides staffing for the SanGIS Joint Powers Agreement between the County and City of San Diego.

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Child Welfare Services (CWS)

Definition\n

CWS investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect and intervenes with families who do not meet the minimum community standards of health and safety as required by law. Investigations are conducted in a thorough and professional manner. Family interventions are completed in the least intrusive manner necessary for the protection of the child. In addition, CWS administers the following: Polinsky Children’s Center, San Pasqual Academy, foster care eligibility and licensing, group home placement services for foster youth with emotional and behavioral issues, services to emancipating foster youth, adoptive home assessments and placements, and critical support services to regional operations.

"},{"column":"program","entity":"Tobacco Settlement Fund","text":"

Tobacco Settlement Funds

Definition\n

The County securitized the Tobacco Settlement Payments, receiving the revenue up-front and reducing the risk of not collecting all of the payments.

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Tort Liability

Definition\n

Tort Liability is the claims budget for expenditures related to the settlement and defense of all liability claims, litigation cases, third party recovery for damage to County property, and employee personal property claims authorized by the Board of Supervisors.

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Litigation Expense

Definition\n

Litigation Expense is the non-claims budget for expenditures where the County is the moving party and to pay for specialized expertise.

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Administrative Support

MissionStatement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

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Board of Supervisors District 1

Definition\n

The First Supervisorial District includes the cities of Coronado, Imperial Beach, Chula Vista, National City and communities within the City of San Diego, including Barrio Logan, Chollas View, Grant Hill, La Playa, Lincoln Park, Logan Heights, Memorial, Mount Hope, Mountain View, Nestor, Otay, Palm City, Paradise Hills, San Ysidro, Shelltown, Sherman Heights, South Bay Terraces, Southcrest, Stockton, Sunset Cliffs and parts of Point Loma and Downtown San Diego. The district also includes the unincorporated communities of Bonita, Sunnyside, Lincoln Acres and East Otay Mesa.

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Board of Supervisors District 2

Definition\n

The Second District includes the unincorporated communities of Alpine, Boulevard, Campo, Casa de Oro, Crest, Cuyamaca, Dehesa, Descanso, Dulzura, Granite Hills, Guatay, Harbison Canyon, Jacumba, Jamul, Julian, Lake Morena, Lakeside, Mount Laguna, Mount Helix, Pine Hills, Pine Valley, Potrero, Ramona, Rancho San Diego, San Pasqual, Santa Ysabel, Shelter Valley, Spring Valley, Tecate, Vallecitos and Wynola, as well as the Indian Reservations of Barona, Campo, Ewiiaapaayp, Inaja/Cosmit, Jamul, La Posta, Manzanita, Mesa Grande, Santa Ysabel, Sycuan and Viejas. The Second District encompasses the cities of El Cajon, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Santee, Poway and several communities in the City of San Diego.

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Board of Supervisors District 3

Definition\n

District 3 overlays all, or portions of five cities, including nearly a dozen distinct communities within the City of San Diego. Along the coast, it stretches from Torrey Pines State Beach to Encinitas. At the southwest boundary of the district is Sorrento Valley and Torrey Pines Mesa, hubs of biotech, high-tech and pharmaceutical research. The coastal portion of the district includes the cities of Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas. The northeast corner of District 3 includes historic Escondido and San Pasqual Valley. Just south of Escondido and Lake Hodges is Rancho Bernardo, Carmel Mountain Ranch, Scripps Ranch, Tierrasanta and Sabre Springs. The District also overlays much of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

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Board of Supervisors District 4

Definition\n

The Fourth Supervisorial District spans 100 square miles, extending north to UC San Diego, west to the Pacific Ocean, east to Encanto and south to Paradise Hills. The district also includes the neighborhoods of Adams North, Bay Park, Chollas Creek, City Heights, Clairemont Mesa, Cortez Hill, Crown Point, East Village, Encanto, Gaslamp Quarter, Golden Hill, Hillcrest, Kearny Mesa, Kensington, La Jolla, Liberty Station, Linda Vista, Little Italy, Loma Portal, Marina, Middletown, Midway, Mission Beach, Mission Hills, Mission Valley, Morena, Normal Heights, North Park, Oak Park, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, Park West, Serra Mesa, Skyline, South Park, Talmadge Park, University Heights, Webster, and more.

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Board of Supervisors District 5

Definition\n

Within the Fifth District are the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, and San Marcos, as well as Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. The district includes the unincorporated communities of Bear Valley, Bonsall, Borrego Springs, De Luz, Elfin Forest, Fairbanks Ranch, Fallbrook, Harmony Grove, Hidden Meadows, Lake Henshaw, Lake San Marcos, Lilac, Oak Grove, Ocotillo Wells, Pala, Palomar Mountain, Pauma Valley, Rainbow, Ranchita, Rancho Santa Fe, San Luis Rey, Twin Oaks Valley, Valley Center, Warner Springs, and more. The district is home to several Indian Reservations, areas of National Forest, State Park lands, the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station and the United States Naval Weapons Station at Fallbrook.

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Board of Supervisors General Offices

Definition\n

The Board of Supervisors General Offices, under direction from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, provides support to the main reception area of the Board of Supervisors.

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Property Valuation ID

Definition\n

Assessor is mandated to locate, identify and establish values for all vacant land, improved real estate, business property and certain mobile homes, boats and aircraft. In addition, the Assessor maintains records on all taxable properties within the boundaries of the County of San Diego, including maps of all real property parcels.

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Recorder/County Clerk

Definition\n

Recorder is mandated to examine, record, index and archive records submitted for recordation or filing and to make available to the public all records in the custody of the Recorder. County Clerk is mandated to issue and maintain a record of fictitious business names, issue marriage licenses, offer civil marriage ceremonies and provide certified copies of vital records, including birth, death and marriage certificates.

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Management Support

Definition\n

Management Support provides administrative services to the department that include supporting a skilled, knowledgeable and innovative workforce, planning and forecasting for fiscal stability, and supporting programs with information management and technology.

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Controller Division

Definition

The Financial Accounting & Reporting and Projects, Revenue & Grants Accounting divisions establish policies and procedures related to financial accounting in accordance with all applicable standards, prepares financial reports, and play a key role in the establishment and maintenance of internal controls.

Property Tax Services performs property taxation functions, including tax bills, corrections and refunds, trust fund accounting, and apportionment.

The Accounts Payable and Central Payroll Administration divisions provide timely and accurate payments to vendors, employees, and representatives of outside agencies and members of the public while complying with all applicable County, State and Federal regulations.

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Information Technology Mgmt Services

Definition\n

The Division of ITMS is a support team that services all the information technology services needs of the Auditor and Controller Department. ITMS is in place to manage the support and coordinate with external information technology services vendors and County Technology Office that assist with new and improving technology. ITMS is the liaison between service vendors and County staff to ensure the requirements and department needs are met. ITMS also plays a key role in the Enterprise Resource Planning suite of applications that are used county wide.

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Revenue and Recovery

Definition\n

The Office of Revenue and Recovery (ORR) is the designated collection agency for the County of San Diego. As a division of the Auditor and Controller Department, ORR is responsible for the management, collections, enforcement, and accounting of over $200 million in available receivables owed to the County for a variety of programs and services, excluding child support and property taxes. ORR also provides services on delinquent accounts including collection and distribution of restitution owed to victims of crimes, as well as record retention services, and handles recovery of County’s unclaimed property funds from State and Local Cities and the return of those funds to appropriate County departments.

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Audits

Definition\n

The Auditor and Controller’s Office of Audits & Advisory Services (OAAS) provides independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations. It helps the organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

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Administration

Definition\n

The Administration program consists of Executive Administration and the Administrative Services divisions. Executive Administration oversees the various programs to ensure that the Auditor and Controller provides superior financial services for the County of San Diego that ensure financial integrity, promote accountability in government, and maintain the public trust. The Administrative Services Division is responsible for providing superior administrative and financial support services to the various Auditor & Controller programs, County departments and external entities.

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Executive Office

Definition\n

The Chief Administrative Office is responsible for implementing the policy directives of the Board of Supervisors and managing the day-to-day operations and functions of County Government. The Chief Administrative Office includes the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Assistant Chief Administrative Officer (ACAO)/Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a small support staff.

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Office of Intergovernmental Affairs

Definition\n

The CAO's Office of Strategy and Intergovernmental Affairs (SIA) manages the Legislative Program of the Board of Supervisors and responds to state and federal legislation that could affect the County.

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County Memberships and Audit

Definition\n

This program is for memberships and audits that benefit the entire enterprise, rather than a specific department.

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Office of Ethics & Compliance

Definition\n

The Office of Ethics and Compliance investigates allegations of improper county government activity and discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.

In addition to the investigation of complaints alleging improper County government activity and discrimination, the Office of Ethics and Compliance oversees the implementation of the County policy on Code of Ethics.

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Legislative Services

Definition\n

The Legislative Services program provides support services to the Board of Supervisors such as the preparation and distribution of agendas and statements of proceedings, processing of official documents and legal publications, and handling requests for official records. The program also administers the Property Tax Assessment Appeals process, which entails accepting appeals and clerking hearings. Additional responsibilities include providing support to Air Pollution Control District Hearings, the Community Enhancement application process, the City Selection Committee, highlighting the County’s Volunteer Program and recognizing participants, and providing notary public services.

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Public Services

Definition\n

The Public Services program is the first point of contact for members of the public, providing passport application acceptance, administration of Boards, Commissions, and Committees, and disclosure activities. Public Services provides management for the Board General Office and support to District Offices. Public Services ensures regulatory compliance and serves the community by notifying citizen advisory boards of dates for sunset review of their policies; administration of lobbyists ordinances; ensuring that financial statements are filed in accordance with regulations; and providing development map services.

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Information Technology Internal Service Fund

Definition\n

The IT ISF is the mechanism for payment of information technology (IT) and telecommunications services provided by the IT outsource provider. All County departments, special districts governed by the Board of Supervisors and the Superior Court reimburses the IT ISF for their usage of IT and telecommunications services at fees and rates established for each of the contract years.

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CTO Office

Definition\n

The CTO supports a full range of information technology (IT) services for County employees and San Diego County residents. The CTO also provides leadership, guidance and direction for County business groups and departments for the optimal business management of IT and telecommunications services.

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Tax Collection

Definition\n

Tax Collection is responsible for billing and collecting approximately 1.4 million secured, unsecured, and defaulted tax bills and statements annually; there are 3 divisions. The Information Division coordinates the mailing of tax bills and receipt/distribution of incoming mail. The Financial Division is responsible for consolidating and remitting payments from property tax collection systems and managing refund activity. The Special Functions Division manages unsecured taxes, Transient Occupancy Tax, bankruptcy claims, and public auctions of tax defaulted properties. There are four Tax Collection branches located in San Marcos, Kearny Mesa, El Cajon, and Chula Vista.

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Treasury

Definition\n

Treasury consists of the Investment Division and the Accounting Division. The Investment Division is responsible for setting the daily cash balance for the County Pooled Investment Fund (Pool), investing for the Pool and dedicated portfolios, and reviewing documents and advising on the structure and pricing of all County and school debt issues. The Accounting Division performs various accounting functions related to tax collection and investments and provides financial services such as electronic fund transfers to other County departments and investment pool members.

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Administration – Treasurer/Tax Collector

Definition\n

Administration provides infrastructure, coordination, public information, and operational budget support for the Treasurer-Tax Collector’s 123 full-time equivalent employees. Administrative roles include Human Resources/Personnel, Communications, Information Technology, and General Administration, such as aiding the department’s reporting efforts and contract procurement activities. Human Resources/Personnel manages recruitment, selection, payroll and other personnel matters.

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Deferred Compensation

Definition\n

The Deferred Compensation Program administers all aspects of the 401(a) Incentive Retirement Deferred Compensation Plan and the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The Deferred Compensation Program is a voluntary way to save for retirement in addition to the County’s pension system. These plans are available to full-time and part-time permanent employees of the County of San Diego.

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Office of Financial Planning

Definition\n

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Finance and General Government Group Executive Office

Definition\n

The Finance and General Government Group (FGG) provides essential support services and infrastructure to external customers and the County organization that enables achievement of the goals laid out in the County’s Strategic Plan and adherence to the General Management System (GMS). The Finance and General Government Group maintains and continually strengthens the financial backbone of County operations and bears responsibility for human resources, technology, communications, legal, legislative and other key government functions.

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County Counsel

Definition\n

The San Diego County Charter provides that County Counsel serves as the civil advisor for the County and represents the County in all civil actions by and against the County, its officers, boards, commissions and employees.

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Grand Jury

Definition\n

The Grand Jury is a body of 19 citizens who are charged and sworn to investigate County matters of civil concern as well as inquire into public offenses committed or triable within the County.

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Civil Service Commission

Definition\n

The Civil Service Commission is designated by the County Charter as the administrative appeals body for the County in personnel matters. The Commission is comprised of five citizens appointed by the Board of Supervisors.

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District Attorney Administration

Definition\n

Administrative Services is responsible for overall planning and support of the daily operations for the Office of the District Attorney.

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General Criminal Prosecution

Definition\n

The General Criminal Divisions of the District Attorney’s Office are responsible for the investigation, prosecution, and victim services for all felony cases, and misdemeanor cases originating in the unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego.

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Specialized Criminal Prosecution

Definition\n

The Specialized Criminal Prosecution Divisions of the District Attorney’s Office are responsible for the investigation, prosecution, and victim services for all felony cases and misdemeanor cases originating in the unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego, and include the divisions of family protection, elder abuse, narcotics, gangs, sex crimes, fraud, consumer protection and high technology crimes.

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Juvenile Court

Definition\n

The Juvenile Division of the District Attorney’s Office prosecutes all juvenile felonies and misdemeanors for the County of San Diego.

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Public Assistance Fraud

Definition\n

Public Assistance Fraud is responsible for investigating potential welfare fraud cases in the County.

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District Attorney Asset Forfeiture Program

Definition\n

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Asset Forfeiture Program is part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s nationwide law enforcement initiative that recovers assets used in criminal activities and redirects such assets to the support of crime victims and local law enforcement initiatives.

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Public Liability Internal Service Fund

Definition\n

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Self-Sufficiency Services

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

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Housing & Community Development Services

Mission Statement\n

To make people’s lives healthier, safer and self-sufficient by delivering essential services in San Diego County.

Click here for more information.

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Assistance Payments

Definition\n

Assistance Payments provides cash assistance and employment services to individuals and families through programs operated out of the Self-Sufficiency Services and Child Welfare Services departments. These include but are not limited to CalWORKs and General Relief payments in Self Sufficiency Services and Foster Care and Adoptions Assistance payments in Child Welfare Services.

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Regional Self-Sufficiency

Definition\n

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Eligibility Operations Administration

Definition\n

Eligibility Operations Administration ensures state and federal compliance with the administration of social welfare services for individuals in need of public assistance.

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Health Care Policy Administration

Definition\n

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Office of Military and Veterans Affairs

Definition\n

Veterans Services provides comprehensive benefits counseling and outreach to Military, Veterans, survivors and family members.

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Regional Administration

Definition\n

Regional Administration works with community partners to address the uniqueness of the County’s geographic service regions by identifying emerging needs and developing shared goals to advance Live Well San Diego.

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Assistance Payments

Definition\n

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Major Maintenance Capital Outlay Fund

Definition\n

This fund was implemented for financial reporting purposes to enable the County to capitalize major maintenance projects that meet the capitalization requirement per accounting rules. These projects are considered routine maintenance but require capitalization. These projects are funded by the originating departments’ operating budgets. Activity associated with these projects was previously reflected in the Major Maintenance Internal Service Fund.

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San Diego County Budget