Year in Review 2010 Budget This year presented a number of budget challenges due to the state’s difficult fiscal situation. Turning these challenges into opportunities, the Benicia Police Department will continue pursuing efficiencies and innovations that reduce costs while maintaining the outstanding level of service the community has come to expect. • Approximately 35% of operating budget goes toward critical maintenance of computer records systems/data and fuel. • Overtime controls have been effective in minimizing overtime costs. • Training funds remain a priority to protect.
Budget Reductions Implemented • Overtime controls and reductions have resulted in a savings of over 20% compared to the historical overtime costs of the past five years • Delayed hiring of new officers/police officer position hiring freeze • Employee concessions • Job sharing (Management Analyst job sharing with the Fire Department extended indefinitely) • Increased efficiency through partnerships • Increased utilization of volunteers $611,640
6.87%
$2,870,425
32.24%
$5,420,735
60.89%
SALARY BENEFITS OPERATING BUDGET
22 BENICIA POLICE DEPARTMENT • 2010 ANNUAL REPORT