5.5.1 – Supplemental/Emergency Appropriations Procedures
Standard: The agency shall have established procedures for requesting supplemental or emergency appropriations and fund transfers to meet circumstances that cannot be anticipated by prior fiscal planning efforts. Mechanisms of adjustment may include transferring funds from one account to another and/or requesting that additional funds be granted for agency needs.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide the supplemental/emergency appropriations procedures.
Narrative:
The Charter of Westchester County, New York, Chapter and Section 167.171 addresses emergency appropriations and contracts. Provisions to provide for unforeseen expenses are available to all County departments including PRC. Budget modifications are made through the AMS Financial System using BGEX documents. Approvals must be made through the Department of Budget.
Agency Evidence of Compliance:
5.5.1 – EOC 2 Westchester County Rules for Selection of Emergency Contracts
5.5.1 – EOC 3 AMS Budget Creation, Transfer and Modification Guide
5.5.1 – EOC 4 Samples – Emergency Contract Resolutions and Contracts