§ 20-4. Powers and duties of divisions.

A. 

The functions, powers and duties of such divisions herein shall be under the administration, direction and control of the Commissioner/Comptroller, and each of said divisions shall be supervised by an individual designated by the Commissioner/Comptroller.

B. 

The Commissioner/Comptroller may, with the approval of the Town Board after a public hearing, establish, consolidate or abolish any divisions in said Department. In addition, he may establish, consolidate or abolish any bureau or subdivision now existing or hereafter created in any such division. The provisions of any local law to the contrary notwithstanding, the functions, powers and duties of such divisions shall be as follows:

(1) 

Division of Audit and Control. This Division administers, manages, supervises and implements all necessary and related procedures for the auditing and verification of all charges, claims, demands and accounts against the Town; audits the operations, accounts and fiscal affairs of every department of the Town pursuant to prevailing laws, rules or regulations; and audits all income financial transactions of the Town to assure sufficiency and accuracy of the same. Additional powers and duties of this Division are as follows:

(a) 

It shall maintain financial records and prepare financial reports as required.

(b) 

It shall process, audit and approve all disbursements of Town funds.

(c) 

It shall coordinate and assist the Supervisor in the issuance of all Town indebtedness and be responsible for the investment of all idle funds.

(d) 

When so appointed by the Supervisor, the Comptroller shall administer, manage, prepare and supervise procedures and programs for evaluation of departmental estimates of operating budgets of all departments and shall prepare and submit tentative budgets to the Town Board; administer all budget funds and appropriation accounts; and prepare and coordinate projected budgetary forecasts for operating and capital improvement needs.

(2) 

Division of Grants. This Division shall administer, manage, track and monitor grants, including accounting control and project management and procedures to meet auditing requirements. This Division shall oversee and coordinate the use of grant writing contractors.

[Added 12-8-2009 by L.L. No. 24-2009, effective 1-4-2010]

Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Subsection B(2), Division of Information Technology, as amended.