DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Administrative Services consists of Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources and Risk Management related functions. The goal of the Department is to provide the San Dimas Community with the most qualified employees whose dedication is to provide all community members with transparent and quality services.

We provide support services to City departments and the community we proudly serve.

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SUPPORT & SERVICES PROVIDED

Finance
The Finance Division provides internal and external reporting of the City’s financial health and works to extend the community’s tax dollars and assure that proper controls are in place for disbursing City monies.

Main support functions of Finance are:

• Accounts payable – ensures vendors are paid timely and accurately.
• Budgeting and Cost Analysis – prepares and monitors citywide appropriation of funds and recommends adjustments as needed.
• Cash management – ensures proper handling of cash for city-wide operations.
• Financial reporting – provides timely, transparent, and relevant reporting on City financial transactions.
• Payroll – handles proper payment to City Staff in accordance with employment contracts and payroll laws.
• Purchasing – ensures procurement policies are met in accordance with Federal and State laws and City Ordinance

The Human Resources Division
This division administers personnel policies, benefits, labor relations, and risk mitigation to ensure a safe and supportive workplace.

• Classification and Compensation – responsible for ensuring positions are classified appropriately and compensated within their respective markets.
• Employer/employee relations – oversees labor relations, investigation of employee misconduct, grievances, discipline, labor negotiations, and contract administration.
• Employee benefit administration – oversees medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurances, retirement, deferred compensation, and employee leave programs.
• Liability claims administration – manages general liability claims filed against the City.
• Recruitment and Selection – responsible for recruiting and retaining the City’s workforce.
• Workers’ compensation claims administration – manages employee industrial injury claims, including follow-up and aftercare of employees.

Information Technology (IT)
The IT division supports City operations by maintaining secure reliable, an innovative technology solutions.

• Network & System Administration – ensures system stability and cyber security.
• User Support - Provides technical assistance to City departments.
• Technology Procurement & Integration - guides acquisition and implementation of tech tools.
• Data Management - oversees secure storage, backup, and access to digital records.