2. Downriver Community Conference 2013 Prepared and Narrated by: Kimberly Donahey & Carla Duford

3. Local Unit of Government under Public Act 7 of 1967 Local Unit of Government under Public Act 7 of 1967 Audited as a local government as guidelines are more restrictiveAudited as a local government as guidelines are more restrictiveAND…. Non-Profit Organization Non-Profit Organization 501(c)3501(c)3 DCC serves as the administrative entity overseeing Downriver Mutual Aid (DMA) operations DCC serves as the administrative entity overseeing Downriver Mutual Aid (DMA) operations

4. DCC Overview DCC employs 140 people to operate 9 locations throughout Wayne County DCC employs 140 people to operate 9 locations throughout Wayne County DCC receives over 85% of its funding through state and federal grants DCC receives over 85% of its funding through state and federal grants Administering over 62 fundsAdministering over 62 funds DCC must adhere to ALL state, federal, local and internal policies DCC must adhere to ALL state, federal, local and internal policies

5. Approvals The DCC is requesting approval of the following items as required by its funding agencies: 1. Budget 2. Fiscal Policies 3. Employee Handbook 4. Code of Business Ethics

6. The Budget…. DCC = $12,086,071 Plus DMA = $7,680,557 Total $19,767,028

7. Budget Reduction: Steps Taken Eliminate one time capital expenditures (savings over $100,000) Eliminate one time capital expenditures (savings over $100,000) Maximize the flexibility of part time workers Maximize the flexibility of part time workers Attrition – positions not replaced Attrition – positions not replaced Eliminate and reduce temporary and contractual positions as funding ends Eliminate and reduce temporary and contractual positions as funding ends Fully utilize EUC funds to support Employment Services Fully utilize EUC funds to support Employment Services Cross train employees to work in other departments Cross train employees to work in other departments

8. Fiscal Policies All policies stayed the same with the exception of the following: 1. Procurement – identifies four procurement methods 2. Travel – includes language to follow the more restrictive guidelines

9. Employment Policies Some federal agencies require DCC to be “merit staffed” for funding Some federal agencies require DCC to be “merit staffed” for funding Merit staffed requires the DCC to: Merit staffed requires the DCC to: Recruit, select and advance employees on their relative ability, knowledge and skillsRecruit, select and advance employees on their relative ability, knowledge and skills Provide equitable and adequate compensationProvide equitable and adequate compensation Train employeesTrain employees Retain employees on the basis of performanceRetain employees on the basis of performance Assure fair treatment of all applicants and employees, including EEOCAssure fair treatment of all applicants and employees, including EEOC Assure employees are protected against coercion for political purposesAssure employees are protected against coercion for political purposes

10. Employee Handbook Code of Business Ethics All policies stayed the same with the exception of: 1. New employee’s have a 90 day waiting period before eligible for benefits 2. Paid Time Off Policy New employees accrue 4 hours/month for 1 st year Existing employees grandfathered 3. Full Time vs. Part Time Part time employees identified as those working 25 hours or less per week Code of Business Ethics – employees must read and sign annually

11. Thank you!!! If you have any questions, Please contact: FiscalHuman Resources Kim Donahey Carla Duford 734-362-7005 734-362-3445 Kim.Donahey@dccwf.orgKim.Donahey@dccwf.org Carla.Duford@dccwf.org Carla.Duford@dccwf.org Kim.Donahey@dccwf.orgCarla.Duford@dccwf.org