Organizational Excellence

Summary of objective implementation status (achievements or progress over last year; significant delays or issues, etc.)

The County Administrator’s Office (CAO) conducted an initial review of routine administrative procedures and workflows that could be streamlined. Sonoma Public Infrastructure has increased delegation authority to department heads for goods and is anticipated to increase signature authority for service agreements in 2025.

Key milestone update (include relevant metrics, if applicable)

In February 2023, Sonoma Public Infrastructure (SPI) updated the County’s Purchasing policy, increasing delegated authority for goods to $7,000 for department heads. SPI is scheduled to bring an item to the Board of Supervisors in 2025 with a recommendation to increase department head and Purchasing Agent signature authority for service agreements.

Coordination and partnership update

None

Community, equity and climate update

None

Funding narrative (If this objective received Strategic Plan funding in year 1 or year 2, please provide a status of expenditures to date.)

No funding is currently allocated for this objective.