Analysis of Recommended Budget Changes

Andrew Piotrowski
Selena Skiba
Deputy City Comptroller
Chief Account Clerk
Office of the City Comptroller

City Hall
433 River Street Suite 5001
Troy, New York 12180-3406
Date:
November 21, 2016
To:
Honorable Wm. Patrick Madden

City Council Members
From: Andrew Piotrowski & Selena Skiba

Re:
Analysis of City Council Committee Recommendations to Changing the 2017 Proposed Budget
Executive Summary
The City Comptrollers Office has conducted a financial analysis of the 52 recommendations to amend
the 2017 Proposed Budget filed with the City Clerk on November 15th. Recommendations were reviewed
and those that are clearly and completely specified were analyzed. While some operational impacts are
noted, only the financial viability of each recommendation was analyzed. Below is a chart identifying the
committee that submitted changes, the total savings of the recommended changes, the net savings
found by the financial analysis and the difference between the savings per the recommendations and
the analysis. Please note, the Net Savings From Analysis includes additional costs caused by some
recommendations resulting in increased, not decreased, expenditures.
Committee
City Council Majority Steering Committee
Planning & Economic Development
Committee
Science & Technology Committee
Public Utilities Committee
Total Savings From

Recommendations
Net Savings
From Analysis
Reduction In
Savings
2,646,093
1,003,474
(1,642,619)
15,000
15,000
75,435
59,649
(15,786)
8,700
(8,700)
The above chart shows that the actual savings from these recommendations is overstated by three of
the four committees by the following amounts:
1. City Council Majority Steering Committee
Overstated By $1,642,619
2. Planning & Economic Development Committee
No difference
3. Science & Technology Committee
Overstated By $15,786
4. Public Utilities Committee
Overstated By $8,700
Below is a detailed summary of each committees recommendations followed by an individual analysis
of each recommendation.
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Scope
The City Comptrollers Office reviewed each of the recommendations submitted to the City Clerk on
November 15th made by the following committees:
1.
2.
Planning & Economic Development Committee
3.
Technology Committee
4.
Public Utilities Committee
The purpose of this analysis is to review each recommendations merit based on the financial and
operational impact it would have on the City if removed from the 2017 Proposed Budget. The analysis of
each recommendation is based solely on facts and numbers.
Methodology
The first step in the analysis was to determine if a recommendation clearly specified which accounts
were to be changed in the Proposed Budget. The City Comptrollers Office did not make assumptions
regarding recommendations if they were not sufficiently specific.
Recommendations were then reviewed thoroughly for financial impact. For example if a position is
being eliminated that is currently filled, an analysis was done to see the actual cost of benefits the
employee receives along with the amount of time accruals the employee would be entitled to upon
separation. The outcome is to have the correct savings that would be realized by the recommendation.
While we discussed operational impacts with Department Heads, the analysis focused on the financial
impact and not policy implications because that is outside of the scope of the review. Policy decisions
affecting City operations are the responsibility of the Mayors Office and the City Council.
The following items were used in the review of each recommendation when applicable:
1.
2017 Proposed Budget
2.
Expenditure history from 2010 2015
3.
Payroll records
4.
Grant agreements
5.
City Charter
6.
City Council Legislation
7.
New York State Comptrollers audit and budget reviews of the City of Troy
8.
Reports submitted to the City Clerk for changes to the 2017 Proposed Budget
9.
Discussions with City Department Heads for clarification on the purpose of accounts affected by
the recommendations
Summary of Results City Council Majority Steering Committee
The City Council Majority Steering Committee submitted recommendations totaling $3,977,558 broken
into the following four categories:
1.
Reducing expenditures
$ 2,646,093
2.
Increasing revenues
$ 200,000
3.
Prior presented City Administration recommendations $ 401,465
4.
Mayor required reductions to budget
$ 730,000
For this analysis the City Comptrollers Office reviewed item number one in the above list. The increased
revenues were presented as part of the City Administrations budget amendments at the Budget
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Workshop on November 12th along with the other recommendations from the City Administration. The
fourth item is outside of the scope of this analysis.
There are 43 recommendations made by the City Council Majority Steering Committee to reduce
expenditures presented in the 2017 Proposed Budget. Due to the number of recommendations the
below categories were used to characterize the results:
1.
Recommendation Is Duplicative
2.
Recommendation Violates Existing Grant Agreements
3.
Recommendation Violates the Troy City Charter
4.
Recommendation Contradicts Findings in State Comptrollers Office Reports
5.
Recommendation Contradicts City Council Resolution # 91
6.
Recommendation Calls for a Reduction in Overtime
7.
Recommendation Has No Impact on the General Fund Budget
8.
Recommendation is Unable to Be Analyzed
9.
Recommendation Requires Layoff(s) or Amends Existing Position(s) in the General Fund
10.
Recommendation Eliminates New or Vacant Positions in the General Fund
11.
Recommendation Pertains to Temporary Salaries or Salary Increases
12.
Other Recommendations
The analysis found that the recommendation to eliminate the Engineer Position, decreasing the
appropriation by $110,262, was included on pages one and two of the document. The City Comptrollers
Office summed all 43 recommendations multiple times and in each instance it was found this amount
was counted twice. Therefore, the recommendation was overstated by $110,262.
The analysis found that three recommendations made would violate the terms of existing grant
agreements. The grants that would be in violation are:
1.
United States Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program Grant
a.
Recommendation Not filling four vacancies in the Police Department
2.
FEMA Safer Grant
a.
Recommendation Not filling two vacancies in the Fire Department
3.
Troy Capital Resource Corporation Financial Consultant
a.
Recommendation Use the remaining funds from the Troy Capital Resource
Corporation to fund the Deputy Comptrollers salary
Based on the City Comptrollers Office analysis these recommendations will increase, not decrease,
expenditures by a net total of $563,222.
The analysis found that three recommendations would violate the Troy City Charter and the savings
would be $0 due to this. The sections of the City Charter that are in violation are:
1.
Section C-54-E There shall be a City engineer who shall be head of the Bureau of
Engineering
a.
Recommendation Keep City Engineer position vacant
2.
Section C-54-B There shall be a Commissioner of General Services
a.
Recommendation Keep Commissioner of General Services vacant
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3.
Section C-47-K The Council shall not amend any items in the estimates relating to City debt, to
judgements against the City
a.
Recommendation Reduce Judgments and Claims $50,000
The City Charter mandates that the City shall have these positions, thus, these positions are to be
funded in the 2017 City Budget.
Recommendation Contradicts Findings in State Comptrollers Office Reports
The analysis found that one recommendation, calling for a reduction in the transfer from the General
Fund to the Capital Projects Fund for the 2017 Capital Plan of $100,000 contradicts prior findings in
reports issued by the State Comptrollers Office. Prior reports, including the 2017 budget review, have
cited the City for not fully funding the Capital Plan. The 2017 budget review did note that the City
provided initial funding for the program, a transfer of $370,000 in the Proposed Budget. This however is
only a partial funding which is noted in the report. Based on the partial funding already being cited, the
City Comptrollers Office has determined that reducing this appropriation further would be in direct
contradiction to recommendations made by the State Comptrollers Office.
The analysis found that one recommendation, reducing the Contingency appropriation, would
contradict Resolution # 91 passed by the City Council. On September 8th, the City Council passed
Resolution # 91, otherwise known as the 16 Point Plan, which included recommendations for the
Mayor to consider while developing the 2017 Proposed Budget. Number 13 of this resolution states A
reasonable allocation for contingencies should be included in the 2017 budget. (Per NYS Comptrollers
formula). The Comptrollers formula for contingencies is up to ten percent of total operating
expenditures less debt service and judgments and claims. The Proposed Budget followed this formula,
using one percent rather than the ten percent maximum. The recommendation calls for reducing the
Contingency by $100,000 which would not be in conformity with the formula. Therefore based on this
analysis the City Comptrollers Office has determined the actual savings to be $0.
The analysis found two recommendations that reduced overtime, with the first calling for reducing the
total Police Overtime by $158,387. In reviewing this recommendation, which included discussions with
the Police Chief, it was determined that this would result in the likely elimination of special units within
the Police Department. Two units that would be eliminated are the Emergency Response Team (ERT)
and the Traffic Unit. The removal of the Traffic Unit would result in a decrease in City revenue generated
by traffic tickets.
The second recommendation was to reduce discretionary overtime in the Fire Department by
$300,000. There is no City account titled discretionary overtime. In discussions with the Fire Chief it was
determined that less than one percent of all overtime in the Fire Department is discretionary. Overtime
in the Fire Department is driven by staffing needed to fight fires and the Citys union contracts. Under
budgeting overtime will likely require an increase in expenditures through a budget transfer in the fall of
2017.
The recommendations did not account for savings in payroll taxes. The actual amount of these savings is
$493,454.

The analysis found that three recommendations that will no impact on the General Fund. One of these,
the elimination of a vacant Head Account Clerk position, is reimbursed by the Water Fund because the
position is within the water billing function of the City. Thus, if removed then the reimbursement from
the Water Fund would also decrease. The second, the elimination of a Housing Code Technician, is
reimbursed under the Attorney Generals Zombie Grant the City received and subsequently would be
reimbursable under the CDBG Program. The third, eliminating pension costs in the City Auditor
Department, would have no impact because the total City pension costs are based on the State
Comptrollers Office estimates. To eliminate the total from one department would mean the City would
allocate the expense to the other accounts. The current employee in the Department is receiving
pension benefits and therefore pension expenses are properly included in 2017.
There were two recommendations listed below that could not be fully analyzed:
1.
Reduce Repairs & Rentals by $91,037
2.
Reduce Consultant Services by $84,800
These could not be analyzed because specific budgetary lines were not cited within the
recommendation. The City Comptrollers Office did not make assumptions in regards to the accounts
impacted by these recommendations.
Recommendation Requires Layoff(s) in the General Fund
The analysis found four recommendations that called for the elimination of positions currently filled
resulting in their layoff. In reviewing the amount of savings from the budget the analysis found the totals
needed to be adjusted for the actual benefit costs, Social Security and Medicare taxes and the total
payout due to the employee upon separation. Layoffs would have operational impacts throughout the
City, each analysis describes some operational impact that would be faced. However, the full impact was
not measured as it is outside of the scope of this analysis.
Recommendation Eliminates New or Vacant Positions in the General Fund
The analysis found six recommendations that eliminated new or vacant positions in the Proposed
General Fund Budget. The analysis corrected the total savings based on the actual benefits budgeted for
and the Social Security and Medicare tax costs. Not filling these positions would have operational
impacts on the City; quantifying these impacts is outside of the scope of this analysis.
The analysis found six recommendations that called for the reduction of temporary salaries or
eliminating proposed raises for current employees. These were analyzed and it was determined that
they did not include Social Security and Medicare taxes and were adjusted accordingly.
The analysis found ten recommendations that affected expenditure accounts in the Proposed General
Fund. The City Comptrollers Office verified the recommended decrease in the appropriation and briefly
summarized the operational impact; a full operational impact is outside of the scope of this analysis.
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Summary of Results Planning & Economic Development Committee

The Planning & Economic Development Committee submitted one recommendation for the 2017
Proposed Budget, which was to eliminate the funding provided for a City marketing program. After
analyzing the City Comptrollers Office found that this is a new appropriation. The recommendation
from the Committee calls for the City to find funding from either the Troy Local Development
Corporation or the Troy Capital Resource Corporation.
Summary of Results Technology Committee
The Technology Committee submitted five recommendations for the 2017 Proposed Budget. The
analysis found the following results:
1.
Two of these results are in alignment with the historical expenditure average from 2010 2015.
2.
Two of these results would more than likely result in a budget amendment to increase
expenditures in 2017 in comparison to the historical expenditure average from 2010 2015.
3.
One of these results calls for the layoff of an employee in the BIS Department, thus resulting in
the need to realign the job responsibilities of the employees within the department.
Summary of Results Public Utilities Committee
The Public Utilities Committee submitted three recommendations for the 2017 Proposed Budget. The
analysis found that the Water Fund Budget is currently balanced as proposed. Therefore any changes
made to the budget would require an adjustment to either revenues or expenditures to ensure the 2017
Budget is balanced. These recommendations do not have an impact on the General Fund Budget.
Conclusion
The City Comptrollers Office has conducted a thorough financial analysis of all recommendations filed
with the City Clerk on November 15th and is attached with this memo. If the Mayor or Councilmembers
have any questions regarding the analysis, we are available at your convenience to meet with the
exception of Thursday, November 24th.
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Head Account Clerk
Department:
Office of City Comptroller - Administration
Page:
26 27
Budget Code:
1315 101
1315 804
1315 805
1315 805 16
1315 806
Recommendation:
Keep the Head Account Clerk position vacant for the 2017 budget year
for a savings of $74,162.40.
Analysis:
This position is reimbursed by the Water Fund as it is a part of the

Water Billing Department.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that this recommendation

has no impact on the General Fund budget because the revenue from
the Water Fund would need to be decreased accordingly.
Actual Budgetary Savings:
$0
Summary Category:
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
City Engineer
Department:
Mayor City Services Department of Public Works - Engineer
Page:
57 58
Budget Code:
1440 101
1440 804
1440 805
1440 805 16
1440 806
Recommendation:
Keep City Engineer position vacant for the 2017 budget year for a
savings of $110,262.
Analysis:
The City of Troy Charter (Section C-54-E) There shall be a City

Engineer who shall be head of the Bureau of Engineering )
In the event this position is eliminated there will need to be an
increase in the Consultant Services to provide for adequate licensed
engineer services.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that based on the

language in the City Charter, the City is required to fill this position.
$0
Summary Category:
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Four Vacant Police Officers
Department:
Public Safety - Police
Page:
91 94
Budget Code:
3120 101
3120 804
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
Recommendation:
Keep four Police Officer positions vacant for the 2017 budget year for a
savings of $250,266.
Analysis:
The US Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program Grant requires

the City to retain all sworn officer positions awarded under the
grant with state and/or local funds for a minimum of 12 months
following the conclusion of federal funding for each position.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that the City is required to
maintain funding for these positions in order to keep grant funding.
Removing the funding of these positions would require the City to repay
grant funding already received. There would also be overtime incurred
due to current staffing requirements. The additional overtime expense
is not included below.
3120 101
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
Total
$221,837
$ 34,618
$ 2,442
$ 16,971
$275,868
Less Grant Repayment
($375,000)
Net Cost to the City
$ 99,132
Summary Category:
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Two Community Service Officers
Department:
Page:
91 94
Budget Code:
3120 101
3120 804
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate two Community Service Officer Positions in the 2017 Budget

for a savings of $108,589.
Analysis:
The Police Chief contends that the elimination of these positions

will negatively affect community relations for our Police Officers.
The Community Policing Unit has already been reduced to two
Police Officers, and the absence of the Civilian Community Service
Officers would make our Community Police Officers duties virtually
impossible eventually causing the collapse of the unit, causing the
elimination of our Civil Enforcement Programs.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined eliminating these two

positions will also need to include the estimated contractual payout for
these employees. This amount would result in the cost savings as
shown below.
3120 101
3120 101
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
3120 806
Total
Summary Category:
Recommendation Requires Layoff(s) or Amends Existing Position(s) in

the General Fund
$ 83,530
( 1,230)
$ 37,090
$ 2,381
$ 6,390
($
94)
$128,067
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Community Service Liaison
Department:
Page:
91 94
Budget Code:
3120 101
3120 804
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate the Community Service Liaison position in the 2017 Budget for
a savings of $50,971.
Analysis:
The Police Chief contends that the elimination of these positions

will negatively affect community relations for our Police Officers.
The Community Policing Unit has already been reduced to two
Police Officers, and the absence of the Civilian Community Service
Officers would make our Community Police Officers duties virtually
impossible eventually causing the collapse of the unit, causing the
elimination of our Civil Enforcement Programs.
Conclusion:
Eliminating this position would also need to include the estimated

contractual payout for this employee. This amount would result in the
cost savings as shown below.
3120 101
3120 101
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
3120 806
Total
Summary Category:

the General Fund
$ 39,209
($ 2,966)
$ 18,545
$ 1,191
$ 2,994
($ 227)
$ 58,746
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
DEMO (Data Entry Machine Operator)
Department:
Page:
91 94
Budget Code:
3120 101
3120 804
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate the vacant DEMO position in the 2017 Budget for a savings of
$47,715.
Analysis:
The Police Chief contends that this position is important to the

workflow of the Police Department.
This vacancy will noticeably delay the administrative and
investigative duties of the department.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that based on the above
analysis this recommendation overstated the potential savings based on
how the benefits were calculated. The actual savings is shown below.
3120 101
3120 805
3120 805 16
3120 806
Total
Summary Category:
Recommendation Eliminates New or Vacant Positions in the General

Fund
$
$
$
$
$
32,089
8,036
399
2,455
42,979
12
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Two Vacant Firefighters
Department:
Public Safety Fire
Page:
102 104
Budget Code:
3410 101
3410 804
3410 805
3410 805 16
3410 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate two vacant Firefighters in the 2017 Budget by $99,507.
Analysis:
The Citys grant agreement with FEMA for the SAFER Grant requires
the City to maintain the staffing at the level at the time the grant
started and are included in the grant agreement.
These two positions are covered under the SAFER Grant and if they
are not filled then the City will be in violation of the grant
agreement.
Eliminating these positions will also increase overtime.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would inevitably lead the City to be in
violation of the SAFER Grant. Therefore this would require the City to
repay any reimbursements it received and lose the funding going
forward. The additional overtime expense is not included below.
3410 101
$ 66,338
3410 805
$ 16,073
3410 805 16
$
798
3410 806
$ 5,075
2017 Revenue Loss
($370,075)
Less Grant Repayment for 2016:
3410-101
($ 45,431)
3410 805
($ 50,105)
3410 805 16
($ 3,288)
3410 806
($ 3,475)
Summary Category:

$ 384,090
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Housing Code Technician
Department:
Mayor City Services Code Enforcement
Page:
111 112
Budget Code:
3620 101
3620 804
3620 805
3620 805 16
3620 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate Housing Code Technician position in the 2017 budget for a

savings of $48,148.
Analysis:
This position would allow the City to dedicate one code officer to
vacant buildings and work directly with the Troy Police Department
on enforcement.
This position would be offset by the Attorney Generals Zombie
Grant. Subsequent to the grant period ending the position would be
eligible thru CDBG funding.
Conclusion:
findings this position has no impact on the 2017 General Fund Budget.
The administration brought forth a budget amendment on November
12th that recommended the addition of $40,000 in revenue for the
Zombie Grant. This position would be covered under the $40,000.
$0
Summary Category:
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Community Outreach Event Specialist
Department:
Mayor City Services Administration
Page:
61 62
Budget Code:
1490 101
1490 804
1490 805
1490 805 16
1490 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate proposed new position of Community Outreach Event

Specialist in the 2017 budget for a savings of $64,936.
Analysis:
This position was included in the proposed budget as part of a

continuing discussion with the Clerks Office. regarding City events
The new position would be the point of contact for all events
The salary and Social Security taxes incurred by the City would be
partially offset by the removal of temporary salaries in the
Recreation Department.
The addition of this position would increase the work capacity
within the Clerks Office and would create an overall efficiency in
City operations instead of three departments being involved.
Conclusion:
findings that the potential savings were understated as the proposed
budget did not include savings that were included in removing
Temporary Salaries in the Recreation Department. If this position were
to be removed then the Temporary Salaries would have to be added
back in the budget.
1490 101
$ 49,951
7150 102
($9,000)
1490 805
$ 8,036
1490 805 16
$
399
1490 806
$ 3,821
7150 806
($ 689)
Total
$ 53,896
Fund
Summary Category:
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Commissioner of General Services
Department:
Mayor City Services Administration
Page:
61 62
Budget Code:
1490 101
1490 804
1490 805
1490 805 16
1490 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate proposed new position of Commissioner of General Services

in the 2017 budget for a savings of $110,500.
Analysis:
Per the Troy City Charter Section C-54-B, There shall be a

Commissioner of General Services
Conclusion:
findings that this position is required to be funded within the City
Budget as it is required by the City Charter.
$0
Summary Category:
16
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Parks & Recreation Laborer
Department:
Mayor City Services Parks, Recreation and Events
Page:
124 126
Budget Code:
7150 101
7150 804
7150 805
7150 805 16
7150 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate proposed new position of Laborer in the 2017 budget for a

savings of $34,145.
Analysis:
The Parks & Recreation Department has had their staffing levels
reduced annually along with their budget appropriations.
This position is for a Laborer that was not funded in the 2016
budget.
The position will assist in the maintenance of over 20 parks and
cemeteries within the City.
Conclusion:
findings that the original amount of the recommendation was
understated based on the actual cost of benefits and payroll taxes.
7150 101
7150 805
7150 805 16
7150 806
Total
$
$
$
$
$
26,266
8,036
399
2,009
36,710
Summary Category:

Fund
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Recreation Supervisor
Department:
Page:
124 126
Budget Code:
7150 101
Recommendation:
Eliminate title and salary upgrade for Recreation Specialist in the 2017
budget for a savings of $13,571.
Analysis:
This title change and salary upgrade is in anticipation of the

retirement of the Recreation Director.
This upgrade would allow for a succession plan to be in place so that
training has been provided prior to retirement.
This employee is already performing duties outside of his job title
with no additional compensation.
The recommendation did not account for the savings in Social
Security and Medicare taxes.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation could potentially create a grievance for
the City.
7150 101
7150 806
Total
Summary Category:
$ 13,571
$ 1,038
$ 14,609
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Assistant Solid Waste & Litter Enforcement Officer
Department:
Department of Public Works - Sanitation
Page:
146 147
Budget Code:
8160 101
8160 804
8160 805
8160 805 16
8160 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate proposed new position of Assistant Solid Waste & Litter

Enforcement Officer in the 2017 budget for a savings of $36,887.
Analysis:
This position has been included in the Proposed Budget after being
removed several years ago.
The position will be responsible for the enforcement of litter
violations throughout the City and the billing process.
This position will be offset by revenue to the City thru the violations.
Conclusion:
findings that the actual amount of savings was understated if the
position was removed based on actual costs of benefits. However a
portion of the costs associated with the position would be offset by the
revenue generated. It is too speculative at this time to budget for what
these revenues would total.
8160 101
8160 805
8160 805 16
8160 806
Total
Summary Category:

Fund
$
$
$
$
$
28,375
8,036
399
2,171
38,981
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Solid Waste Management Specialist
Department:
Department of Public Works - Sanitation
Page:
146 147
Budget Code:
8160 101
8160 804
8160 805
8160 805 16
8160 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate proposed new position of Solid Waste Management Specialist

in the 2017 budget for a savings of $72,944.
Analysis:
This position would be dedicated to the overall management of the

sanitation functions of the City.
The individual would be responsible to develop and implement new
programs to refine current operations and provide additional
savings in tipping fees.
This is especially important as area landfills are expected to
be closed or be near full in the next 5 10 years and new
solutions must be found.
Conclusion:
findings that the amount of savings were understated based on the
actual cost of benefits associated with the position in the Proposed
Budget.
8160 101
8160 805
8160 805 16
8160 806
Total
Summary Category:

Fund
$
$
$
$
$
56,111
8,036
399
4,292
68,838
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Full-Time Deputy Corporation Counsel
Department:
Corporation Counsel
Page:
49 50
Budget Code:
1420 101
1420 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate proposed new position of full-time Deputy Corporation

Counsel in the 2017 budget for a savings of $35,160.
Analysis:
The proposed budget included making one of the part-time Deputy

Corporation Counsel positions full-time due to the increased
workload that is experienced within the office.
Including providing Legal Counsel to the City Council
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that with staffing levels
remaining the same as this recommendation directs it will result in the
use of outside legal services that may not have been required with a
second full-time Corporation Counsel on staff.
1420 101
1420 806
Total
Summary Category:

Fund
$ 35,160
$ 2,670
$ 37,830
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City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Temporary Data Collector
Department:
Office of the City Comptroller Bureau of Assessments
Page:
42 43
Budget Code:
1355 102
1355 806
Recommendation:
Reduce the temporary line by $5,000 in the 2017 budget.
Analysis:
The proposed budget included this appropriation to allow the

department to hire a part-time data collector.
It is a best practice for the safety of City employees to have two
individuals working on this task.
The position would dedicate one individual to accompany the City
Assessor and would stop the practice of sending two of the three
employees from the department to leave the office to collect data.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that the elimination of this
funding would maintain the current staffing levels within the
department. Therefore, the City would continue to send two employees
out of the office to collect data on various properties and leave only one
employee in the office to complete other daily tasks.
1355 101
1355 806
Total
Summary Category:
$ 5,000
$ 382
$ 5,382
22
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Grant Writing Specialist
Department:
Mayor
Page:
22 23
Budget Code:
1210 101
1210 804
1210 805
1210 805 16
1210 806
Recommendation:
Reduce the full-time Grant Writing Specialist to part-time with a salary

of $20,000 without any fringe benefits in the 2017 budget for a savings
of $71,000.
Analysis:
The employee currently hired in this position was hired in May and
subsequent to the hire date has already won $260,000 in grants and
applied for another $14,000,000 for the City.
This position raises funds for the infrastructure and quality of life
improvements for the residents of Troy.
Conclusion:
findings that the full-time grant writer is subsidized through grants
received. There are not grants available for grant writing positions, but
rather the grants receive will cover other costs within the City.
1210 101
1210-102
1210 805
1210 805 16
1210 806
1210 806
Total
Summary Category:

the General Fund
$ 70,000
($ 20,000)
$ 18,545
$
1,191
$
3,825
($ 1,530)
$ 72,031
23
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Repairs & Rentals
Department:
N/A
Page:
N/A
Budget Code:
404 405
Recommendation:
Reduce Repairs & Rentals by $91,037
Analysis:
The recommendation does not provide sufficient detail to evaluate.

Specific budget line items have not been identified by the City
Council Majority Steering Committee.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that the proposed savings
could not be verified.
$0
Summary Category:
24
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Insurance
Department:
Unallocated Insurance
Page:
79
Budget Code:
1910 406
Recommendation:
Reduce Insurance by $50,000
Analysis:
The amount included in the proposed budget was based on the

consistent annual increase of insurance costs for the City.
While the City will be soliciting insurance proposals in 2017, it is
unknown what the results may yield; therefore costs were budgeted
based on the trend.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that reducing this

appropriation by $50,000 would lead to the account going over budget,
similar to the result of 2016. The total appropriation under this
recommendation of $300,000 is lower than the total costs experienced
in 2016.
$50,000
Summary Category:
25
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Consultant Services
Department:
Not stated in the recommendation
Page:
N/A
Budget Code:
409
Recommendation:
Analysis:
The recommendation does not provide sufficient detail to evaluate.

Specific budget line items have not been identified by the City
Council Majority Steering Committee.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that is time the proposed
savings could not be verified.
$0
Summary Category:
26
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Contingency
Department:
Contingency
Page:
87
Budget Code:
1990 418
Recommendation:
Reduce Contingency by $100,000
Analysis:
The City Council passed Resolution #91 on September 8, 2016 which

is referred to as the 16 Point Plan.
Number 13 of this resolution states A reasonable allocation for
contingencies should be included in the 2017 budget. (Per NYS
Comptrollers formula)
The contingency included in the proposed budget is based on the
formula provided by the State Comptrollers Office.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that the contingency

included in the proposed budget is in conformity with both the formula
provided by the State Comptrollers Office and the legislation passed by
the City Council.
$0
Summary Category:
27
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Judgments & Claims
Department:
Judgments & Claims
Page:
83
Budget Code:
1930 414
Recommendation:
Reduce Judgments & Claims by $50,000
Analysis:
Per the City of Troy Charter Section C-47-K The Council shall not
amend any items in the estimates relating to the City debt, to
judgement against the City )
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that based on the Troy
City Charter that there is not a budgetary savings in this category.
$0
Summary Category:
28
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Interfund Transfers Capital Fund
Department:
Interfund Transfers
Page:
79
Budget Code:
9950 900
Recommendation:
Reduce Interfund Transfers to the Capital Fund by $100,000
Analysis:
The City has been cited by the State Comptrollers Office for not
providing funding for its Capital Plans presented in the budget.
The proposed budget included an appropriation of $370,000 to
begin the process of correcting the State Comptrollers Office
finding.
The State Comptrollers Office noted in their 2017 budget review
that while the Capital Plan was not fully funded, the City did provide
some monies for the Capital Plan.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that reducing this

appropriation by $100,000 it would not incorporate the prior findings by
the State Comptrollers Office to provide adequate funding for the
General Fund Capital Plan. While the initial amount included in the
proposed budget was not for the entire plan, it did provide initial
funding. This reduction will also increase future debt service costs the
City would incur in order to provide the necessary funding needed in
2017.
$0
Summary Category:
Recommendation Contradicts Findings in State Comptrollers Office

Reports
29
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
City Council Neighborhood Improvements
Department:
City Council
Page:
18
Budget Code:
1010 404 94
Recommendation:
Reduce Neighborhood Improvements by $1,000
Analysis:
This appropriation is for monies provided to neighborhoods within

the City of Troy.
The recommended decrease would leave the appropriation the
same as it was from 2013 2016.
Conclusion:
findings the recommended change to this appropriation would keep the
appropriation the same as it has been since 2013.
$1,000
Summary Category:
30
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
City Council Consultant Services
Department:
City Council
Page:
18
Budget Code:
1010 409 91
Recommendation:
Analysis:
The City Charter makes the City Council responsible to engage an

independent auditor to annually review and opine on the Citys
financial statements.
This reduction would leave an appropriation lower than the
historical cost for this service.
Conclusion:
findings the recommended change to this appropriation would require a
budget amendment in 2017 to increase the amount appropriated.
$4,700
Summary Category:
31
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Bureau of Auditor Pension & Retirement
Department:
Bureau of Auditor
Page:
31
Budget Code:
1320 804
Recommendation:
Reduce Pension & Retirement by $9,409
Analysis:
State law requires that all employees are offered the opportunity to
participate in the New York State Retirement System, regardless of
whether they are full-time or part-time.
The current part-time City Auditor is enrolled in the New York State
Retirement System.
Conclusion:
findings the pension costs included in the proposed budget is based on
the current employees enrollment in the program.
$0
Summary Category:
32
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Bureau of Auditor Permanent Salaries
Department:
Bureau of Auditor
Page:
31
Budget Code:
1320 101
1320 806
Recommendation:
Reduce Permanent Salaries by $10,000
Analysis:
The current City Auditors salary is $17,500.

Conclusion:
findings the reduction could be increased based on the current staffing
within this department. In addition, the amount of savings based on the
recommendation should be increased based on a decrease in the
amount of Social Security and Medicare taxes computed based on the
salary.
1320 101
1320 806
Total
Summary Category:
$10,000
$ 765
$ 10,765
33
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Corporation Counsel Consultant Fees
Department:
Corporation Counsel
Page:
49
Budget Code:
1420 409
Recommendation:
Reduce Consultant Fees by $50,000
Analysis:
The historical appropriation for this account from 2010 2015 was
$238,492.
The proposed budget included an increase of $35,000 for
anticipated court costs in 2017 for upcoming trials and a recently
filed PERB arbitration.
The costs in 2016 have decreased with the department handling
more of the legal activities
Conclusion:
findings the recommended reduction would inevitably lead to a
necessary budget amendment during 2017 to increase funding based on
consulting with the Corporation Counsel. The recommendation would
leave an appropriation that is lower than the current year budget and in
2017 the anticipated legal activities exceed those in 2016.
$50,000
Summary Category:
34
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Corporation Counsel Permanent Salaries
Department:
Corporation Counsel
Page:
49 50
Budget Code:
1420 101
1420 806
Recommendation:
Reduce Permanent Salaries by $3,000
Analysis:
The proposed budget included raising the salaries for three of the
Citys part-time attorneys.
The fourth attorney position had been proposed to be made fulltime to further assist the Corporation Counsel.
The part-time attorneys have not received additional compensation
in several years.
Conclusion:
findings the recommended reduction would leave the salaries for the
part-time attorneys at their current pay rate.
1420 101
1420 806
Total
Summary Category:
$3,000
$ 229
$3,229
35
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Corporation Counsel Litigation Expenses
Department:
Corporation Counsel
Page:
49
Budget Code:
1420 409 26
Recommendation:
Reduce Litigation Expenses by $20,000
Analysis:
The proposed budget increased this appropriation in anticipation

for the increased trials and legal cases expected to occur in 2017
and a recently filed PERB arbitration.
Conclusion:
findings the recommended reduction would inevitably lead to a
necessary budget amendment during 2017 to increase funding based on
consulting with the Corporation Counsel. The recommendation would
leave an appropriation that is lower than the current year budget and in
2017 the anticipated legal activities exceed those in 2016.
$20,000
Summary Category:
36
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Police Overtime
Department:
Public Safety Police
Page:
91 94
Budget Code:
3120 103
3120 806
Recommendation:
Reduce Police overtime for a savings of $158,387.
Analysis:
The last PBA contract provided an additional 315 days off, as well as
mandatory rank for rank provisions for desk sergeants without
restrictions on leave, thus, eliminating control on overtime.
Also contributing to overtime is the unlimited sick leave provision
granting sick time for up to one year without limitation.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined based on that this

recommendation would lead the actual costs exceeding the
appropriation in 2017. In discussions with the Police Chief, this
reduction of funding in overtime would require elimination of the
specialty units in our police department, including the ERT (Emergency
Response Team) and Traffic Unit. While too speculative to quantify at
this time, the removal of the Traffic Unit will also lead to a
corresponding decrease in revenues. The elimination of these units
would reduce our police department to only include detectives and
patrol.
3120 103
3120 806
Total
Summary Category:
$158,387
$ 12,117
$170,504
37
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Police Travel
Department:
Public Safety Police
Page:
91 94
Budget Code:
3120 - 411
Recommendation:
Reduce Police travel for a savings of $13,500.
Analysis:
Historically this has been under budgeted requiring an increase

appropriation for 2017.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would result in unavailable funding for
unexpected events such as the transporting of prisoners from out of
state. To be able to expend the necessary funds a budget amendment
would be required in 2017.
3120 411
Summary Category:
$13,500
38
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Vital Statistics Temporary Salaries
Department:
General Records Management & Vital Statistics
Page:
115 116
Budget Code:
4020 102
4020 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate Temporary Salaries by $10,000
Analysis:
The proposed budget includes temporary salaries to cover time off

for the two employees within the department and to assist in the
updating of records within the department.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would have a larger amount of savings
than originally noted and has been reflected below. The
recommendation also would maintain the department as status quo
with staffing levels and work production.
4020 102
4020 806
Total
Summary Category:
$10,000
$ 765
$10,765
39
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Personnel & Civil Service Temporary Salaries
Department:
Office of City Comptroller Personnel and Civil Service
Page:
102 104
Budget Code:
1430 102
1430 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate Temporary Salaries by $10,000
Analysis:
The proposed budget includes temporary salaries for the following

reasons:
To assist in office clean-up and also the daily operations
within the department
To compensate for the department not having computer
software that would reduce the amount of time needed to
conduct research
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would have a larger amount of savings
than originally noted and has been reflected below. The
recommendation also would maintain the department as status quo
with staffing levels and work production.
1430 102
1430 806
Total
Summary Category:
$10,000
$ 765
$10,765
40
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Computer Support Technician
Department:
Information Systems
Page:
73 74
Budget Code:
1680 101
1680 804
1680 805
1680 805 16
1680 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate the Computer Support Technician position in the 2017 Budget

Analysis:
Since the year 2000, the BIS (Bureau of Information Systems)

department staff level has been cut in half.
Elimination of a position from this department would be
detrimental to computer, software, and technology support for all
City departments, including Public Safety and Public Works.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would eliminate the helpdesk for City
employees. The analysis also has shown the anticipated savings to be
overstated based on the payout that would be required to the
employee in the position and the benefits the employee has.
1680 101
1680 101
1680 805
1680 805 16
1680 806
1680 806
Total
Summary Category:

the General Fund
$ 54,796
($ 11,123)
$ 8,036
$
399
$ 4,192
($ 851)
$ 55,449
41
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Engineering - Engineer
Department:
Mayor City Services Department of Public Works Engineer
Page:
57 58
Budget Code:
1440 101
1440 804
1440 805
1440 805 16
1440 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate the Engineer Position by $110,262
Analysis:
In reviewing the recommendations, this item was included on the

first page and on the second page.
Conclusion:
The City Comptrollers Office has determined that this recommendation

has been duplicated in the document.
$0
Summary Category:
42
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Civic Services
Department:
Page:
125
Budget Code:
7150 432
Recommendation:
Reduce Civic Services in the Recreation Department by $15,000
Analysis:
The average expenditure from 2010 2015 was $33,521.

This appropriation funds City event such as:
Flag Day Parade
Riverfest
Powers Park Concert Series
Little Italy Concert
Little Italy Car Show
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would decrease the amount of funding
that is available to the various local events that are funded through this
appropriation.
$15,000
Summary Category:
43
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Fire Overtime
Department:
Public Safety Fire
Page:
102 104
Budget Code:
3410 103
3410 806
Recommendation:
Reduce discretionary overtime in the Fire Department $300,000
Analysis:
Conclusion:
There is no overtime account entitled Discretionary overtime

The overtime referenced, per the Fire Chief discretionary
overtime accounts for less than one percent of the departments
overtime made up from events such as:
Troy Turkey Trot
Flag Day Parade
RPI Graduation, which is reimbursed
The remaining 99% of this appropriation is for the following items:
Fulfilling minimum staffing requirements for 22 employees
and below
The Fire Department is required to have 24
employees on duty at all times. The first two
callbacks are paid through accounts A-3410-103-73.
Any other staffing that is required is paid through A3410-103 (the account that is being recommended
to reduce).
Recalling firefighters for City fires and mutual aid calls
Change of shift calls
At the end of a shift the staff on duty may receive a
call that will require additional time worked
From 2010 2015 this appropriation line has:
Been less than $700,000 twice
Averaged $871,228
analysis this recommendation would be lower than the actual amount
expended during 2017. We base this on the factors that drive overtime
within the Fire Department and the historical trend of the total actual
annual expenditure. This recommendation would more than likely lead
this account to exceeding the annual appropriation, thus, requiring a
budget amendment.
44
3410 103
3410 806
Total
$300,000
$ 22,950
$322,950
Summary Category:
45
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Financial Consultant Grant
Department:
Revenues Miscellaneous
Page:
Budget Code:
1000 2705 91
Recommendation:
Apply the remaining funds from the Troy Capital Resource Corporation
of $80,000 for a Financial Consultant to the Deputy Comptroller position
Analysis:
The Citys agreement with the Troy Capital Resource Corporation

requires that funds are for engaging an outside financial consultant.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation violates the Citys agreement with the
Troy Capital Resource Corporation; thus, making the City liable to return
the full amount of the grant to the grantor. Therefore an additional
expenditure would be created within the General Fund for 2017.
1000 2705 91
($80,000)
$80,000
Summary Category:
46
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Tree Removal Program
Department:
Department of Public Works Street Maintenance
Page:
119
Budget Code:
5110 409
Recommendation:
Analysis:
This is a new appropriation for a proactive approach to the

maintenance or removal of trees throughout the City.
The age and impending diseases (Ash borer) makes this
appropriation important to the maintenance of the City.
The City currently lacks the skills and equipment necessary for the
ability to take a proactive approach.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would remove the appropriation
proposed for preemptive tree removal and maintenance throughout the
City. It will continue the past practice of removing trees in emergency
situations.
5110 409
Summary Category:
$15,000
47
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
City Marketing Program
Department:
Mayor City Services Planning & Community Development
Page:
135
Budget Code:
8020 409 91
Recommendation:
Analysis:
This appropriation is to develop and execute a citywide marketing

program to promote additional investment, home buying programs,
support local retail stores and increase the overall perception of the
City.
It allows the City to market to a larger audience.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would eliminate funding for a City
marketing program, which could be used as a local match for potential
grants.
8020 409 91
Summary Category:
$15,000
48
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Youth Agencies
Department:
Mayor City Services Youth Bureau
Page:
129
Budget Code:
7310 409
Recommendation:
Reduce the Consultant Services by $40,000
Analysis:
The proposed increase in this appropriation is to increase the

funding to outside City Agencies who offer various summer youth
programs.
The additional funding was to offset the closure of City pools as
proposed in the 2017 budget
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would limit the amount of funding
available to the youth agencies throughout the City for summer youth
programs as proposed in the budget. The recommendation calls for the
appropriation to be the same as in prior years.
7310 409
Summary Category:
$40,000
49
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Building & Alteration Permits
Department:
Licenses & Permits
Page:
Budget Code:
3000 2555
Recommendation:
Increase the revenue appropriation by $200,000
Analysis:
This recommendation agrees to the proposal brought forth by the

Administration on November 12th.
The increase is based on an analysis of the forecasted 2017 projects
in accordance with the new fee structure passed November 3rd.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would agree to the new fee structure. It
also is reasonable and would be in conformity with the prior
recommendations by the State Comptrollers Office to budget revenues
and expenditures based on historical trends and actual data.
3000 2555
Summary Category:
Not included in summary because recommendation was previously

analyzed and proposed with the City Administrations changes on
November 12th.
$200,000
50
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
City Council Planning & Economic Development Committee
Title:
City Marketing Program
Department:
Mayor City Services Planning & Community Development
Page:
135
Budget Code:
8020 409 91
Recommendation:
Analysis:
The proposed appropriation was for the local match of a National

Grid grant to market the City for potential businesses.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would eliminate funding for a City
marketing program, which could be used as a local match for potential
grants.
8020 409 91
$15,000
51
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
City Council Science & Technology Committee
Title:
Other Materials & Supplies
Department:
Information Systems
Page:
73
Budget Code:
1680 303
Recommendation:
Reduce Materials & Supplies by $3,000
Analysis:
The proposed budget includes an appropriation for this account

that is based on the current costs
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would bring the appropriation below the
historical average cost and would lead to the account exceeding the
budgeted appropriation.
1680 303
$3,000
52
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Telecommunications
Department:
Information Systems
Page:
73
Budget Code:
1680 401 47
Recommendation:
Reduce Telecommunications by $500
Analysis:
The proposed budget had included a decrease from the 2016

budget of $1,000.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would bring the appropriation below the
historical average cost and would lead to the account exceeding the
budgeted appropriation.
1680 401 47
$500
53
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Training
Department:
Information Systems
Page:
73
Budget Code:
1680 410
Recommendation:
Reduce Training by $500
Analysis:
The average from 2010 2015 is $1,853.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would allow for the appropriation to be
similar to what the historical average. However, if the department
needs to complete additional training that was not needed if prior years
then the appropriation may need to be adjusted.
1680 410
$500
54
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Travel
Department:
Information Systems
Page:
73
Budget Code:
1680 411
Recommendation:
Reduce Training by $200
Analysis:
The average from 2010 2015 is $147.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would allow for the appropriation to be
similar to what the historical average.
1680 411
$200
55
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Computer Support Technician
Department:
Information Systems
Page:
73 74
Budget Code:
1680 101
1680 804
1680 805
1680 805 16
1680 806
Recommendation:
Eliminate the Computer Support Technician position in the 2017 Budget

Analysis:
Since the year 2000, the BIS (Bureau of Information Systems)

department staff level has been cut in half.
Elimination of a position from this department would be
detrimental to computer, software, and technology support for all
City departments, including Public Safety.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would eliminate the helpdesk for City
employees, which is essential for all City employees.
1680 101
1680 101
1680 805
1680 805 16
1680 806
1680 806
Total
$ 54,796
($ 11,123)
$ 8,036
$
399
$ 4,192
($ 851)
$ 55,449
56
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
City Council Public Utilities Committee
Title:
Temporary Salaries
Department:
Public Utilities Administration
Page:
174 176
Budget Code:
8310 101
8310 806
Recommendation:
Reduce Temporary Salaries by $5,000
Analysis:
These Temporary Salaries are paid for by the Water Fund.
Conclusion:
analysis this recommendation would result in no impact to the budget.
There is no impact to the General Fund Budget.
$0
57
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Utilities Telephone
Department:
Public Utilities Administration
Page:
174
Budget Code:
8310 401 53
Recommendation:
Reduce Utilities Telephone by $1,000
Analysis:
These utility costs are paid for by the Water Fund.
Conclusion:
$0
58
City of Troy
Amendment Analysis
Proposed By:
Title:
Utilities Power & Light
Department:
Public Utilities Pumping Station
Page:
179
Budget Code:
8310 401 54
Recommendation:
Reduce Utilities Power & Light by $2,700
Analysis:
These utility costs are paid for by the Water Fund.
Conclusion:
$0
59

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Deputy City Comptroller

Chief Account Clerk

Office of the City Comptroller

November 21, 2016

Honorable Wm. Patrick Madden

From: Andrew Piotrowski & Selena Skiba

Total Savings From

Recommendation Has No Impact on the General Fund Budget

Summary of Results Planning & Economic Development Committee

City Council Majority Steering Committee

Head Account Clerk

Office of City Comptroller - Administration

This position is reimbursed by the Water Fund as it is a part of the

The City Comptrollers Office has determined that this recommendation

Actual Budgetary Savings:

Recommendation Has No Impact on the General Fund Budget

City Council Majority Steering Committee

Mayor City Services Department of Public Works - Engineer

The City of Troy Charter (Section C-54-E) There shall be a City

The City Comptrollers Office has determined that based on the

Actual Budgetary Savings:

Recommendation Violates the Troy City Charter

City Council Majority Steering Committee

Four Vacant Police Officers

Public Safety - Police

The US Department of Justice COPS Hiring Program Grant requires

Actual Budgetary Savings:

Less Grant Repayment

Net Cost to the City

Recommendation Violates Existing Grant Agreements

City Council Majority Steering Committee

Two Community Service Officers

Public Safety - Police

Eliminate two Community Service Officer Positions in the 2017 Budget

The Police Chief contends that the elimination of these positions

The City Comptrollers Office has determined eliminating these two

Actual Budgetary Savings:

Recommendation Requires Layoff(s) or Amends Existing Position(s) in

City Council Majority Steering Committee

Community Service Liaison

Public Safety - Police

The Police Chief contends that the elimination of these positions

Eliminating this position would also need to include the estimated

Actual Budgetary Savings:

Recommendation Requires Layoff(s) or Amends Existing Position(s) in

City Council Majority Steering Committee

DEMO (Data Entry Machine Operator)

Public Safety - Police

The Police Chief contends that this position is important to the

Actual Budgetary Savings:

Recommendation Eliminates New or Vacant Positions in the General

City Council Majority Steering Committee

Two Vacant Firefighters

Public Safety Fire

Eliminate two vacant Firefighters in the 2017 Budget by $99,507.

Actual Budgetary Savings:

Net Cost to the City

City Council Majority Steering Committee

Housing Code Technician

Mayor City Services Code Enforcement

Eliminate Housing Code Technician position in the 2017 budget for a

Actual Budgetary Savings: