Narrative:

Westchester County departments submit three forecasts to the Department of Budget (DOB) annually: 1^st Quarter (through March 31), 2^nd Quarter (through June 30) and 8 month (through August 31). The 8 month forecast is printed in the following year’s budget book. In addition to the forecasts, PRC closely monitors expenses, encumbrances, reserves and receivables.

PRC facility managers are charged with spending within their budget. Any budget discrepancies or revenue shortfalls are reviewed on a regular basis. The AMS Financial System restricts non-payroll expenditures beyond budgeted amounts.

Bi-weekly plans for major accounts such as hourly expenses and overtime, and weekly plans for revenue and attendance are available for each PRC facility and can be viewed by employees through the Pride in Parks (PIP) report link. An updated PIP report is reviewed in each monthly senior management meeting. Managers and directors must explain if there are any major variations to the plans.