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MONROE COUNTY — FLEET MANAGEMENT •
VEHICLE REPAIR AND
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TEL. (305) 289-6027 KEY WEST, FLORIDA 33040 TEL. (305) 852-7145
TEL. (305) 292-3550
August 9, 1996
The Honorable Danny L. Kolhage
Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court
Re: Audit of Monroe County Fleet Management
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Program
• . : Dear;Mr. Kolhage:
The Clerk's Internal Audit Department has completed the audit of Fleet Management's Vehicle
Repair and Maintenance Program. The audit scope was limited to the evaluation of policies and
procedures of the program, of internal controls to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial
and operational information, and of the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
We would like to thank the Division Director of Public Works, the Director of Fleet
Management, the Coordinator/Superintendent of Fleet Management and other Fleet Management
personnel for their cooperation and assistance provided to us during the audit. We would also
like to thank the Director of Fleet Management for Dade County for his time and the
information he and his staff provided.
Our audit reveals that Fleet Management does not have approved policies and procedures.
Formally adopted policies and procedures are the foundation of an organized and efficient
program. We also discovered a lack of internal controls over work orders to ensure that all
work performed is processed and billed. Additionally, there is a lack of internal controls over
vehicle parts and tires inventory to ensure that county assets are properly safeguarded and used.
Our audit reveals that there is no relationship between billed services and actual costs for
services provided. Costs of vehicle parts and tires for county vehicles are over-billed, whereas
those for sheriff vehicles are under-billed. Costs of labor and administration for both county and
sheriff vehicles are over-billed, with county vehicles substantially over-billed. Since revenue
budgeted is used to determine the amount billed, despite the services provided, an analysis
justifying billings should be prepared. A review of the preliminary 1996/97 budget reveals that
sheriff vehicles are charged a lower annual cost per vehicle than county vehicles as was also the
case during the audit period.
A vehicle replacement program can provide long-term cost savings to the county. However,
before such a program is implemented, policies and procedures for operating the program and
a long-term cost projections should be prepared and approved.
The accompanying audit report is provided for your information. Additional copies of the report
will be provided upon your request.
Sincerely,
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Carie E. Bamberg, CPA
Internal Audit Director
cc: Board of County Commissioners (5)
James Roberts, County Administrator
Dent Pierce, Division Director of Public Works
Roy Sanchez, Director of Fleet Management
John Carter, Director Office Management and Budget
Sandee Carlile, Clerk's Finance Director
Shirley Freeman, Monroe County Mayor
Marva Green, CPA, External Auditor
AUDIT REPORT OF
MONROE COUNTY - FLEET MANAGEMENT
VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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I. Scope and Objectives 1
II. Methodology 1-2
III. Background 3-8
IV. Conclusions 8
V. Audit Findings:
A. Fleet Management's Policies and Procedures
1. Policies and Procedures Have Manual 9
2. Listing of Services Provided and Charges for Services 9-10
B. Budget Process
1. Budget of Labor and Administration of "Vehicles in the Program" 10-13
2. Budget of Vehicle Parts and Tires 13-14
3. Allocation of Labor and Administration Costs 14-15
4. Budgeted Revenue of "Vehicles Not in the Program" 15-16
5. Budget Consideration for Vehicles Added and/or Disposed of
During the Year 16
C. Billing Process
1. Billing for "Vehicles in the Program" 17-18
2. Billing of Services Provided to "Vehicles NOT in the Program" 18-19
D. Work Orders
1. Processing of Work Orders 19-20
2. Mechanic Hours Entered Into the Computer System 20-21
E. Mechanics
1. Determination of the Efficiency of the Mechanics 21-22
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MONROE COUNTY - FLEET MANAGEMENT
VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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V. Audit Findings: (continued)
F. Inventory Controls
1. Controls Over Inventory On Hand 22-23
2. Controls Over Special Ordered Parts 24-25
G. List of Vehicles
1. List of County Assets Serviceable by Fleet Management 25-26
H. Vehicle Replacement Program
1. Guidelines for the Vehicle Replacement Program 26-28
VI. Exhibits:
A. Analysis of Cost Allocation By Classification of Vehicle Al-2
B. Comparison of Actual Amounts Billed to Actual Expenditures by
Class of Vehicle B1
C. Analysis of Mechanic Hours Worked C1-2
D. Work Order - Used by Metropolitan Dade County D1
E. Parts Issue Card - Used by Metropolitan Dade County El
F. Work Order - Used by Monroe County Fleet Management F1
G. Monroe County Inventory Deletion Request G1
H. Monroe County Asset Destruction Certification H1
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AUDIT REPORT OF
MONROE COUNTY - FLEET MANAGEMENT
VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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I. Scope and Objectives:
A. At the request of the Monroe County Clerk of the Circuit Court and the County
Administrator, the Internal Audit Department has completed an audit of the Monroe
County Fleet Management's vehicle repair and maintenance program, for the period
October 1, 1993 through February 29, 1996.
B. The audit was performed to evaluate whether the established internal controls are
adequate and effective to ensure the reliability and integrity of financial and operational
information, to evaluate the policies and procedures established by Fleet Management and
their assurance of their compliance and safeguarding of assets, and to evaluate the
efficiency and effectiveness of the vehicle repair and maintenance program.
II. Methodology:
A. The Internal Audit Department reviewed a Draft of the Monroe County Fleet
Management Polices and Procedure Manual dated October 1, 1995.
B. The following personnel were interviewed to obtain information about the operations of
the Monroe County's Fleet Management Program:
1. Director of the Office of Management and Budget
2. Budget Manager
3. Division Director of Public Works
4. Finance Director
5. Director of Fleet Management
6. Coordinator/Superintendent of Fleet Management
7. Fleet Management Office Staff
8. Supervisor/Master Mechanics (from each garage)
9. Clerk's Property Manager
C. Details of Financial Statement information for the period October 1, 1993 through
February 29, 1996 were analyzed.
D. Vehicles and equipment serviced by Fleet Management was compared to the list of
county vehicles and equipment provided by the Finance Department and the list of sheriff
vehicles which was provided by the Sheriff's Department.
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E. A statistical random sample of 48 vehicles and equipment was selected from a list of
vehicles and equipment owned by the County and the Sheriff's Department. We verified
the status of the vehicles and equipment (i.e., "vehicle in the program", "vehicle not in
the program", sheriff vehicle, disposed vehicle, or generator); reviewed all work orders
in the vehicle file for the audit period; and compared the work orders to data information
in the computer system, all for the period September 1 through December 31, 1995.
F. The original statistical random sample of 48 vehicles and equipment included only 38
"vehicles in the program"; therefore, the sample was expanded to include 53 "vehicles
in the program". For these 53 vehicles and equipment items we compared the actual
amounts billed to actual costs incurred for repairs and maintenance. An analysis of the
results is provided in Exhibit B.
G. The statistical sample of 48 vehicles included six (6) vehicles classified as "vehicles not
in the program. For these six we compared the work orders in the vehicle file to work
orders entered into the computer system and to billings.
H. Mechanic hours billed were compared to the hours mechanics reported on their daily
sheets. These hours were also compared to maximum workable hours and billable hours
necessary to cover all labor and overhead cost. An analysis of these results is provided
in Exhibit C.
I. The interview with the Director of Fleet Management of Dade County included
discussions of policies and procedures related to their budget process, cost allocations
and evaluation, and billing process. We also interviewed a Garage Manager (from one
of their main garages) and toured one of the garage facilities. Discussions included
established procedures for vehicle repair work and internal controls for work orders and
vehicle parts.
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III. Background:
A. Organization of Fleet Management:
Prior to October 1993, repairs and maintenance for county vehicles were part of Central
Services. Individual county departments budgeted and paid for vehicle parts and Central
Services provided all labor cost. Sheriff, Fire and EMS vehicles were not serviced by
Central Services.
The Monroe County Fleet Management Department began operating under the Division
of Public Works on October 1, 1993. The department is managed out of the main office
located in Key West under the direction of a Fleet Management Director and a
Coordinator/Superintendent. The main office also has a Billing Coordinator and a Staff
Assistant.
The department provides services at three county owned garages located in Key West,
Marathon, and Plantation Key. Each garage has a Supervisor/Master Mechanic who is
responsible for the supervision of the mechanics and operations of the garage. The Key
West garage has seven (7) mechanics. Marathon and Plantation Key have three (3)
mechanics each. Of the seven (7) mechanics at the Key West location, two (2)
mechanics provide automobile painting and body work services.
Two additional mechanics were added in April of 1996. The analysis included only the
existing employees as of December 31, 1995. Thus, no analysis was made of the new
mechanics.
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A study of the Monroe County Fleet Operations was performed by Transportation
Consultants, Inc., located in Atlanta, Georgia. The report was issued on April 20, 1990.
The areas addressed in the study were: mode of vehicle maintenance, facility locations,
staffing needs, job descriptions, vehicle replacements, and expansion of services.
The study recommended that the county maintain their own fleet due to the diverse
mixture of equipment and services required and to the lack of competition in the county's
private sector. They strongly recommended that all vehicles be maintained by a single
department and that seven (7) functions be provided. Three of these functions are listed
below:
- Monitor vehicle cost and performance and advise respective departments of these
costs.
- Assist departments in the budget process for their fleet, recommend replacements,
and determine proper life cycles.
- Notify each department monthly of variances in expenses in relation to budget.
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They also recommended a list of 29 responsibilities that should be included in the job
description of the Fleet Manager. Two of those are listed below:
- Review vehicle expenses monthly to recognize unfavorable trends in unit costs and
make necessary changes when necessary to maintain cost controls.
- Insure that vehicle records are maintained properly. ,
C. Internal Consultant Report - Vehicular Transportation Review Committee
In 1992 the Board of County Commissioners, via Resolution No. 099-1992, and County
Administrator, Mr. Thomas W. Brown, requested that a committee be established to
review the county's "vehicle pooling" system. This report was issued July 24, 1992.
The report stated that there should be high priority for an on-line vehicle management
information system which would cover all county vehicles. Among the recommendations
in the report were that: "a county wide standardized vehicle purchasing and maintenance
program should be implemented without delay" and "a reevaluation of the program when
a comprehensive computerized vehicles management information becomes available".
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D. Local Government Participation:
The Monroe County Fleet Management Department provides services to all county
vehicles and equipment. Fifty-two (52) sheriff vehicles were added to the program on
a test basis as of June 1, 1995. At beginning the of the fiscal year 1995/96,
approximately 240 sheriff vehicles were serviced on a full-time basis. During the fiscal
year 1995/96 EMS vehicles started using the services of the Marathon Office. The EMS
vehicles were charged for actual services used. EMS has requested that their 11 vehicles
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E. Services Provided:
Fleet Management offers two types of programs: "Vehicles in the Program" (also known
as the "Leasing Program") and "Vehicles NOT in the Program". For the fiscal year
1994/95, 332 county vehicles and equipment (184 small, 61 medium, 57 heavy, and 30
generators) and 230 sheriff vehicles were considered "vehicles in the program". All
other county owned and leased vehicles (Fleet Management estimates 30 vehicles) are
considered "vehicles not in the program". The major difference in these two programs
is in how they are billed for services.
Services provided to vehicles in either program range from a basic oil change to major
engine repairs. Tow and roadside service are provided as well. Vehicles can be picked
up and delivered as requested. When time permits and personnel (i.e., inmates) are
available, vehicles are washed. This last service is not billed to users.
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F. Accounting System:
The billing systems for "vehicles in the program" and "vehicles not in the program" are
completely different. "Vehicles in the program" pay an annual flat fee that is billed as
12 monthly payments. "Vehicles not in the program" are billed for the cost of parts and
an hourly rate of, $37.50 for small and for medium vehicles and $48.00 for heavy
vehicles, to cover labor and overhead costs.
The annual flat fee charged to "vehicles in the program" consists of a fee for labor and
administration cost (administration personnel, operating expenses, capital equipment) and
a fee for vehicle parts (parts, paint, shop tools, oil and lubricants) and tires. The labor
and administration fee is based on the number of shares allocated to each vehicle. Each
vehicle is classified as a small, medium or heavy vehicle. For the fiscal year 1995/96
each heavy vehicle was allocated 16 shares, each medium vehicle was allocated 10
shares, and small vehicles were allocated three (3) shares each.
The amount charged per vehicle is calculated by dividing the total annual labor and
administration costs by the total number of shares assigned to all "vehicles in the
program". This amount is then multiplied by the number of shares allocated to an
individual vehicle. For an analysis of share allocation, see Exhibit A.
The allocation of vehicle parts and tires costs is subjective and determined based on
management's experience in the field. For an analysis of vehicle parts allocation by
class, see Exhibit A.
G. Computer Software:
An older computer system was used to track repairs by vehicle. This system was
unreliable and crashed for the third time in September of 1995. Therefore, management
purchased a new computer software system called "Extra-led". This software is
capable of tracking vehicle repairs and their costs, the hours mechanics work, and parts
inventory. The manual for "ExtraFleet" states that the program is flexible and allows
management to develop specialized reports based on information entered.
H. Accounting For County Vehicles and Equipment Serviced by Fleet Management:
The Clerk's Property Manager maintains a list of all county assets on the county's main
computer system. Fleet Management maintains a list of "vehicles in the program" on
a Lotus spreadsheet. The purpose of this spreadsheet is to aid in allocation of annual
labor, administration cost, vehicle parts and tires to these vehicles, equipment and
generators. In addition to the spreadsheet, Fleet Management uses their computer system
("ExtraFleet") to track services provided to vehicles, equipment and generators serviced
by the department and for which a completed work order is received by the data entry
person.
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The Clerk's Property Manager identifies and reconciles all county assets purchased
through the "Capital Outlay" accounts. When a new vehicle is purchased, Fleet
Management contacts the Clerk's Property Manager who assigns the new vehicle a
number. Fleet Management then assigns the vehicle to a department. The titles of all
county owned vehicles are kept by the Clerk's Property Manager.
Other types of fixed assets, such as mowers and generators, are purchased by the user
division or department and not through Fleet Management. The Clerk's Property
Manager also identifies and reconciles these assets. The user division or department is
responsible for contacting Fleet Management concerning these items if they are to be
maintained by Fleet Management.
The process of disposing of a county asset begins with the Division Director completing
a form titled "Monroe County Inventory Deletion Request" (see Exhibit G). This form
is sent to the Clerk's Property Manager. Items on this form are then submitted to the
Monroe County BOCC for approval. Once approved by the BOCC, the division or
department is responsible for the actual removal of the asset. After the division or
department has properly disposed of the asset, they complete a form titled "Monroe
County Asset Destruction Certification" (Exhibit H) which is sent to the Clerk's Property
Manager. The purpose of this form is to confirm that the asset has been destroyed in
accordance with BOCC approval.
I. Dade County's Fleet Management Program:
Organization:
Dade County's Fleet Management Department maintains approximately 8,000 county
vehicles. The department is responsible for purchasing, maintaining, and disposing of
all vehicles. The department has 292 employees and operates three (3) main garages and
16 smaller garages.
Garage Managers are responsible for the overall operations of a garage. Supervising
Mechanics (Foreman) are responsible for supervising and reviewing the work performed
by the mechanics. Each garage has at least one Parts Person responsible for internal
controls over parts inventory.
Parts Inventory:
Most parts are kept on hand. Inventory is computerized and maintained on a perpetual
basis. Each month, one-twelfth of the inventory is counted and compared to a computer
list.
Vehicle Repairs Procedures:
When a vehicle arrives at a garage, the Foreman initiates a work order. Before any
work is performed, the work order is sent to the garage's main office where it is
assigned a number. Information about the vehicle and repair requirements is entered into
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the computer system. The work order is then returned to the Foreman where it is filed
by date received. Mechanics select work orders on a first-in first-out basis. Mechanic
hours worked are entered on the vehicle work order. If a job spans over more than one
day, hours worked are entered on the work order each day. If more than one mechanic
is required for a job, each mechanic enters hours worked on the same work order.
Mechanics request and receive all parts from the Parts Person. A form titled "Parts
Issue Card" tracks all parts requested. When work is completed the Foreman checks the
work order and "Parts Issue Card" against work performed, signs the work order, and
returns it to the garage's main office for computer processing. For an example of a
"Work Order" and a "Parts Issued Card" used by Dade County's Fleet Management
Program, see Exhibits D and E.
Job codes are also entered on work orders to track work performed. These job codes
are later compared to job standards established internally. Mechanics receive a monthly
printout comparing work performed by code to the established standard to provide
individual performance feedback.
Budget and Billing Procedures:
The Director of Fleet Management for Dade County prepares an annual budget
estimating costs of services to be provided to the various county agencies. Then each
agency is billed monthly for actual services received plus a monthly program fee. The
monthly bills are based on the following: monthly program fee calculated at $.08 per
mile driven during the month (sheriff vehicles are billed at $.12 per mile), cost of parts
plus a set percent of cost to cover overhead costs associated with the purchase of the
parts, labor cost based on an hourly rate, and replacement cost for vehicles in the leasing
program. These cost allocations are reviewed and revised each year to provide an
equitable allocation of Fleet Management costs.
Vehicle Replacement Program:
Dade County also has a vehicle replacement program (leasing program). Vehicles in this
program are charged a monthly replacement fee. The purpose of this fee is to collect an
amount over the life of a new vehicle, not to exceed 60 months (48 months is used for
sheriff vehicles), in order to have funds available for the purchase of the next vehicle.
This fee is based on the estimated cost to replace the vehicle in five (5) years (four years
for sheriff vehicles) plus 5% to cover overhead costs. This amount is then divided by
60 (48 for sheriff vehicles). Thus, at the time of disposal, there is no cost to the agency
for the next new vehicle. Vehicles over five (5) years old (four years for sheriff
vehicles) are not charged a replacement fee. This way, county agencies can save by
using these older vehicles. Vehicles remain in the fleet until they are beyond repair.
The lack of a replacement fee for vehicles older than five years provides an incentive for
longer vehicle usage.
When their program began, the Dade County Board of Commissioners provided the
original funding for the first five years with the largest contribution made in the first year
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of the program. Replacement contributions were made only as a new vehicle was given
to participants. By the fifth year the program was self sufficient.
IV. Conclusions:
A. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department does not have approved Policies
and Procedures which are the foundation of an organized and efficient organization.
B. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department's allocation of cost for labor and
administration and for vehicle parts and tires, as well as their determination of hourly
work rates need to be evaluated on a periodic basis to ensure that costs allocation is
equitable for all county users. In addition, the issue of billing budget rather than
actual costs should be evaluated for appropriateness
C. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department does not have established policies
and procedures which would include all services provided, associated costs, methods
of determining charges, and billing methods. Fleet Management's budget and cost
allocations procedures should consider all types of programs offered by the department
as well as vehicles added or disposed of during the fiscal year.
D. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department's established system of internal
controls over the work orders is not adequate or effective to ensure that all work
performed is processed and subsequently billed to appropriate county departments.
E. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department does not provide an analysis of the
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needs are met.
F. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department established system of internal
controls over vehicle parts and tires is not adequate or effective to ensure that these
county assets are properly safeguarded.
G. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department should have established policies and
procedures for maintaining and distributing, to appropriate personnel, a master list of
serviceable county assets.
H. The Monroe County Fleet Management Department does not have established policies
and procedures for the vehicle replacement program. A long-term projection analysis,
along with established policies and procedures, should be approved before any long-
term funding of the vehicles replacement program.
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V. Audit Findings:
A. Fleet Management's Policies and Procedures:
1. Policies and Procedures Manual:
Finding(s):
A draft of the Monroe County Fleet Management Polices and Procedures Manual, dated
October 1, 1995, has been sent to the Division Director of Public Works. The Division
Director then sent a copy of the manual to the County Administrator. To date no formal
Policies and Procedures have been officially sanctioned and adopted.
Established polices and procedures are the foundation of an organized and efficient
organization. Standard policies and procedures should be approved, communicated to
personnel, and followed to ensure that operations are performed in accordance with
management's goals and objectives. Monitoring compliance with the policies and
procedures is essential to sound quality assurance.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Monroe County Administrator and the Division Director of Public Works should
review the draft version of the Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual and
make recommendations for changes and/or improvements to the manual. The manual
with necessary corrections and/or modifications should be adopted as soon as feasible.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The draft version of Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will be reviewed
and approved for additions, deletions. (Date of Publication approximately January 1, 1997)
The Division Director of Public Works will review the draft version of the Fleet
Management Policies and Procedures Manual with the County Administrator and make
- recommendations for changes and/or improvements if necessary. Thereafter, the
Administrator and Division Director will proceed to have said manual adopted.
2. Listing of Services Provided and Charges for Services:
Finding(s):
A review of the Monroe County Fleet Management Polices and Procedures Manual (draft)
reveals that there is no established list of services that are provided to users. The manual
also does not state the costs or billing charges for their services. The manual does not
explain the difference between the two types of programs offered: "vehicles in the program"
(also know as the leasing program) and "vehicles not in the program". Only the four (4)
levels of maintenance are described in the manual (Chapter 4) but with insufficient detail.
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The polices and procedures manual should fully explain types of programs available to
county departments. The manual should provide a complete list of services provided,
explain the costs of all services and how services are billed for each of the two types of
( vehicular programs. To be comprehensive, the manual should also explain acceptance of
billing and grievance or rebuttal procedures available to county departments.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should include in the Polices and Procedures
manual, a section explaining how vehicles in the program are billed and how costs are
determined for the various types of programs available. They should also explain what
repairs are covered and what other services can be provided for an additional fee.
2. To assist in the completion of this Policies and Procedures Manual, any internal or
external consultation or assistance needed by the Director of Fleet Management should
be provided.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Director of Fleet Management will propose in the Policies and Procedures Manual
a section explaining how costs are developed and billed. This will be accomplished with
appropriate accounting assistance. The Administrator and Director of Public Works will
review the proposal and have a final policy in place with the adoption of the manual.
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Auditor's Comment(s):
The Policies and Procedures Manual should list services provided as well as explain how
costs are developed and billed. In addition, the manual should address how services not on
the list will be charged and billed, and provide a procedure requiring departments to
authorize such services before any work is performed.
B. Budget Process:
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1. Budget of Labor and Administration of "Vehicles in the Program":
Finding(s):
We analyzed 53 "vehicles in the program" and compared the actual amounts billed (flat
monthly fee based on the budget) for labor and administration to actual expenditures for five
months (October 1, 1995 through February 29, 1996). Our analysis revealed that for county
vehicles, the actual cost was only 37.74% of actual amounts billed. For sheriff vehicles,
actual cost was 77.33% of actual amounts billed. Based on our analysis, there is no
relationship between amounts billed and the actual costs which are considerably less. (See
Exhibit B)
For the fiscal year 1995/96, the budget allocates costs for labor and administration to
"vehicles in the program" as described below. Administration cost includes administration,
operating expenses and capital expenditures. (See Exhibit A, page A-1)
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- Each vehicle is allocated a number of shares based on the vehicle classification (small,
medium, heavy). Small vehicles are allocated three (3) shares each, medium vehicles
are allocated 10 shares each and large vehicles are allocated 16 shares each. These
- , shares were based on management's experience in the field. No formal analysis has
been prepared to document or justify this share allocation by vehicle classification.
- The total labor and administration cost is divided by the total number of shares
allocated to all "vehicles in the program" to determine labor and administration cost per
share.
- Each vehicle is budgeted a labor and administration cost based on shares allocated
(according to vehicle classification) times the labor and administration cost per share.
- A department's budget is determined by the sum of the labor and administration cost
allocated to all vehicles assigned to the department.
The county departments are billed a flat monthly fee which is 1/12 of their total budgeted
allocation for labor and administration for the year. See Exhibit A for an example of this
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calculation.
j Work orders track hours worked on a vehicle. Actual cost of labor and administration is
entered into the computer system "ExtraFleet" based on actual hours worked on a vehicle
times an hourly rate of $37.50 for small and for medium vehicles and $48.00 for heavy
vehicles. These hourly rates were established by Fleet Management based on no analysis.
A memorandum from the Director of Fleet Management to the Division Director of Public
Works dated November 14, 1994 indicates a hourly rate of $39.50 for all "vehicles not in
the program" beginning December 1, 1994. According to the memorandum, this rate of
$39.50 was calculated by dividing total labor and administration cost for 1994/95 by annual
mechanics hours available (i.e., 14 mechanics times 7 hours per day times 5 days per week
times 52 weeks, minus total annual leave time for holidays and vacation and 50% of sick
time). The $39.50 hourly rate was adjusted to the $37.50 and $48.00 rates based on Fleet
Management's experience in the field but with no formal analysis to justify the adjustment.
When we calculated a single hourly rate for 1995/96 using the same method as outlined in
the November 14, 1994 memorandum, a hourly rate of $42.15 was determined.
The external consultants' report prepared by Transportation, Inc, which was issued April
20, 1990 strongly recommended that the function of Fleet Management include "monitor
vehicle cost and performance and advise respective departments of these costs; and notify
each department monthly of variance in expenses in relation to budget". The report also
recommended that the job description for the Fleet Manager include a "review of expenses
monthly to recognize unfavorable trends in unit costs and make necessary changes when
necessary to maintain cost controls".
Based on the information we gathered relative to Fleet Management's allocation of labor and
administration costs to county departments and determination of hourly rates, several major
problems as described below exist.
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1. There is no formal analysis for justifying the number of shares allocated to the various
classifications of "vehicles in the program". If a shares system is used, factors other
than just weight such as age and usage of vehicles should be considered.
2. There is no formal analysis done by Fleet Management comparing budgeted and billed
to actual costs for labor and administration.
3. Based on the sample of 53 vehicles in the program, there are large variances between
budgeted/billed labor and administration costs versus actual costs entered into the
computer system from work orders received by the data entry person. Therefore, Fleet
Management is not ensuring that county departments are billed equitably.
4. Fleet Management does not have a consistent method based on analysis to determine
hourly rates for work performed.
Additionally, the external consultants also observed the need for consistent analyses and cost
monitoring to ensure equitable distribution of costs billed among county departments.
Recommendations:
1. The Director of Fleet Management should prepare a comprehensive, formal comparison
of actual billed charges to actual costs in order to justify cost charged for labor and
administration.
2. Fleet Management should determine what flat fee (as with the billing monthly billing of
! budget) should be charged for labor and administration so that the charge is equitable for
all; or they should consider charging all vehicles actual costs.
3. Fleet Management should establish a consistent method to determine hourly rate or rates
for work performed. These rate(s) should be evaluated and adjusted annually.
4. The Division Director of Public Works should consider establishing a part-time or full-
time Cost Accounting position for Fleet Management to assist in their cost allocation
analysis and budget process.
County Administrator's Response(s):
There is a clear recognition on the part of the County Administration that additional
accounting assistance is necessary for the efficient and effective operation of the Fleet
Management Program. For that reason, the Administration is proposing in the forthcoming
fiscal year 1997 budget, an accounting position that will be primarily dedicated to the Fleet
Management Program. In this regard, all available information will be utilized to address
the issues raised in this section and other sections of the audit.
In support of that effort, there have already been actions taken to assure that all work
performed is entered into the Fleet Management computers which was not the case when
information was collected for this audit. Labor rates will be recalculated annually at the
beginning of each budget year, using a similar type formula as the Broward County Fleet
Management Program uses, as a result of analysis done the by new accounting individual.
There should be improvements in the financial aspects of this program in the forthcoming
fiscal budget year. Subsequent to that, there will be at least one full year of data (actual
billed charges to justify and adjust changes in cost charged for labor and administration).
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Auditor's Comment(s)_
Auditor's have not been provided with procedures which ensure that work performed is
entered into the computer.
2. Budget of Vehicle Parts (Parts, Paint, Shop Tools, Oil and Lubricants) and Tires:
Finding(s):
We analyzed 53 "vehicles in the program" and compared the actual amount billed (flat
monthly fee) for vehicle parts (parts, paint, shop tools, oil and lubricants) and tires to actual
expenditures for five months (October 1, 1995 through February 29, 1996). Our analysis
revealed that for county vehicles, the actual cost for vehicle parts is 28.76% of actual
amounts billed and actual cost for tires is 68.23% of actual amounts billed. For sheriff
vehicles, actual cost for vehicle parts is 110.48% of actual amounts billed and actual cost
for tires is 582.94% of actual amounts billed. Therefore, based on our analysis, there is
no relationship between amounts billed and actual costs. County vehicles are over billed
whereas sheriff vehicles are under billed. (See Exhibit B)
A review of the past two years' budget process reveals that no formal analysis or written
explanation is provided to justify the flat fees charged for vehicle parts and tires. These flat
fees are based on the age and weight (small, medium, heavy) of the vehicles as well as
management's experience in the field. For a schedule of these charges by class of vehicle,
see Exhibit A.
"Vehicles not in the program" and other services provided by Fleet Management are billed
for the actual cost of vehicles' parts and tires. No overhead cost is added to the cost of
parts even though overhead is required to process these purchases.
An analysis of actual amounts billed (flat fees) compared to actual costs should be prepared
to determine if costs are allocated equitably to all users. If flat fees charged are not
equitable to all, then users should be charged actual costs of vehicle parts and tires plus
overhead.
Recommendations:
1. The Director of Fleet Management should prepare a comprehensive, formal comparison
of actual billed charges to actual costs in order to justify costs charged for vehicle parts
and tires.
2. Fleet Management should determine what flat fee to charge for vehicle parts and tires so
that the charge is equitable for all; or they should consider charging all vehicles the
actual costs plus overhead.
3. Vehicles not in the program and other services provided by Fleet Management should be
charged the actual costs of vehicle parts and tires plus overhead.
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County Administrator's Response(s):
In conjunction with the recommendation to create an accounting position to service Fleet
Management, action has already been taken to improve work orders and documentation in
the three (3) garages. Individuals have been assigned the responsibility for handling the
various paperwork, detailing work orders, billing, etc. Issues pertaining to flat fees and
vehicles not in the program will be reviewed once the new accounting position is filled to
determine how best to handle the recommendations in this section.
Auditor's Comment(s):
Auditors have not been provided with management's methodology ensuring the
1996/1997 Budget equitably allocates the costs for vehicle parts and tires to all users.
3. Allocation of Labor and Administration Cost:
Finding(s):
A review of the past two years' budget process reveals that labor and administration costs
( are allocated only to "vehicles in the program" and on a per share basis. Labor and
administration cost is not allocated to "vehicles not in the program" and for other services
provided by Fleet Management. Therefore, "vehicles in the program" are being
overcharged. (See section B1 and Exhibit A of this report for an explanation of how Fleet
Management currently allocates total labor and administration cost to "vehicles in the
program").
"Vehicles not in the program" and other services provided by Fleet Management are billed
for labor and administration at hourly rates of $37.50 or $48.00. Total labor and
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administration cost is not reduced by this revenue source before being allocated to "vehicles
in the program".
Recommendations:
1. The Director of Fleet Management should determine the appropriate amount of labor and
administration cost that should be allocated to "vehicles in the program". Total overhead
should be allocated to all users of Fleet Management services: "vehicles in the program",
--- "vehicles not in the program" and other services provided.
2. Fleet Management should seek assistance in developing a labor and administration cost
allocation system which is equitable for all users of their services.
3. The Division Director of Public Works should consider establishing a part-time or full-
time Cost Accounting position for Fleet Management to assist in their cost allocation
analysis and budget process.
4. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written policies justifying their labor
and administration cost allocations and procedures explaining their process of allocation.
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County Administrator's Response(s):
It is the Administration's intent that the utilization of the new accounting position will
be sufficient in terms of improving issues identified in this section of the audit. Should that
not be the case, as in all other recommendations, the Administration will look to additional
assistance from outside sources.
In summary, the system will be developed to determine the appropriate amount of labor
and administration costs that can be allocated to vehicles in the program as well as vehicles
not in the program. Such methods and policies will become part of the Fleet Management
Policies and Procedures Manual as soon as they are developed.
4. Budgeted Revenue of "Vehicles Not in the Program":
Finding(s):
A review of the budget process reveals revenues and expenses for "vehicles not in the
program" and other services provided by Fleet Management are not budgeted. These
services are provided using county resources and, therefore, their revenue should be
estimated and included in the budget.
Fleet Management estimates that there are only 30 "vehicles not in the program" serviced
by them, representing an immaterial amount of revenue and cost. However, we statistically
estimated that as many as 85 county vehicles could request services of Fleet Management.
The current budget estimates total cost for the year and then allocates costs only to "vehicles
in the program". Failure to budget for "vehicles not in the program" and other services
provided by Fleet Management causes revenue to be understated. Additionally, "vehicles
in the program" are overcharged since all expenses are allocated only to this group of
county assets.
Recommendations:
1. The Director of Fleet Management should include anticipated revenue from "vehicles not
in the program" and other services provided by their department in the annual budget and
before expense are allocated to "vehicles in the program".
County Administrator's Response(s):
With the assistance of the new accounting position, the Fleet Management Program will
develop information concerning anticipated revenue from vehicles not in the program. Part
of this review will be concerned with whether it would be appropriate and more efficient
and economical to require all vehicles in all County departments to use Fleet Management
services and whether there should be any optional services for optional fees.
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Auditor's Comment(s):
Even if all county Agencies were required to be in the program to receive services, Fleet
Management would still need to budget revenue for: 1. extraordinary services provided to
"vehicles in the program" but not covered by the program, 2. other unusual instances where
services are provided to vehicles or equipment NOT in the program, and 3 other services
s' ! provided by Fleet Management.
5. Budget Consideration for Vehicles Added and/or Disposed of During the Year:
Finding(s):
A review of the budget process revealed that there is no set procedure for the treatment of
vehicles added and/or disposed of during the year. Currently, vehicles added during the
year are treated one of three ways:
(1) The new vehicle assumes the billing of an older vehicle. The older vehicle is then
disposed of. (Older vehicles are classified as a "S3" vehicle and charged higher
fees for parts and tires than a new "S1"vehicle.)
(2) The new vehicle is billed based on actual services until the beginning of the next
fiscal year.
(3) The new vehicle may be charged an arbitrary flat monthly fee.
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The budget should estimate all sources of revenue and expenditures. As part of the budget
process, Fleet Management should inquire as to anticipated acquisitions and dispositions of
vehicles to ensure that budget calculations are complete and accurate. In addition, there
should be a written policy that describes how vehicles added and/or disposed of during the
year will be treated.
Recommendations:
1. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written procedures explaining how
vehicles added and/or disposed of are to be treated for budget purposes.
2. The Director of Fleet Management should ensure that vehicles added and/or disposed of
are budgeted as provided in their written procedures.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Policies and Procedures Manual for Fleet Management will be updated to indicate
} the proper policies involved in how vehicles are added to and/or disposed of during the
year. Budget considerations will be included and such information will become part of the
budget proposals for the future.
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1. Billing for "Vehicles in the Program":
Finding(s):
Interviews with Fleet Management and the Director of Finance along with an analysis of
monthly billings for "vehicles in the program" reveals that monthly billings are not timely.
A number of problems have caused delays in the billing process. For example, bills are not
always submitted to finance in a timely manner and some bills have incomplete information.
Sometimes incorrect account numbers are used and funds are not transferred due to the
account used having insufficient funds available. In addition, the Director of Finance has
questioned the validity of the billing budget as opposed to billing actual cost. This too has
j resulted in some billing delays.
A specific case in point is that of Environmental Management. Billing errors to this
department resulted in two months of bills never being paid during fiscal year 1994/95.
This resulted in a loss of $44,082 revenue to Fleet Management.
Policies and procedures should be established by Fleet Management and approved by
appropriate persons with regards to the billing process. Such policies and procedures should
include annual written confirmations from each county department agreeing to the monthly
_ bill bill amount and verifying proper account number usage. The confirmation letter should be
signed by the director of each county department and returned to Fleet Management for
( future reference should a problem arise. Fleet Management should also have a set policy
_ stating that bills will be sent to the Finance Department by a specific day of each month.
Each month the Director of Fleet Management should request from the Finance Department
a detail of all revenue accounts for his review. Discrepancies should be investigated
immediately and all correspondence concerning the problems should be in writing.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written procedures to be included in
the policies and procedures manual explaining the billing process.
2. The Director of Fleet Management should monitor the monthly billings to ensure that
bills are processed on a timely basis as provided in the policies and procedures manual.
All discrepancies should be investigated and corrective action should be documented.
3. Before the beginning of each new fiscal year the Director of Fleet Management should
request a confirmation from the directors of each county department as to the amount
they will be billed monthly and proper account numbers for billing.
4. The issue of billing budget versus charges for actual services should be resolved to the
satisfaction of all concerned parties.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will be updated as described
previously, and will include the policies and procedures for billing for vehicles in the
program. As part of the responsibilities of the new accounting position, advice will be
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given concerning the appropriate manner of billing via budget versus charges for a actual
services. The Director of Fleet Management will monitor the monthly billings to ensure
that the bills are processed in a timely manner. As part of future budget processes, the
Fleet Management Program shall request confirmation from the Directors of each County
Department concerning the amount that they will be billed monthly and the appropriate
accounting numbers for such purposes. In the event that there are disagreements or
discrepancies in reference to the appropriate billing method for vehicles in the program, the
Director of Fleet Management will immediately investigate and resolve such issues.
2. Billing of Services Provided to "Vehicles NOT in the Program":
Finding(s):
Our sample of 48 vehicles included six (6) that are considered "vehicles not in the
program". We analyzed the work orders and billings of these six (6) vehicles to determine
the accuracy of their billings. However, current procedures used by Fleet Management do
not provide a proper audit trail for us to state the accuracy of billing of "vehicles not in the
program".
Current procedures for billing "vehicles not in the program" provide for completed work
orders to be given to the data entry person to enter the information into the computer. The
data entry person then visually identifies the vehicle as being "in" or "not in" the program
as opposed to verifying it against a master list of eligible vehicles. If it is identified as a
"vehicle not in the program", the work order is sent to the billing coordinator for further
processing. The billing coordinator prepares the bill and sends the bill to the appropriate
person(s). There are no procedures to ensure that all work performed on "vehicles not in
the program" is billed.
Two problems exist with this process. First, there are no procedures which ensure that all
work orders are given to the data entry person. (For the details on findings related to the
processing of work orders, see part D of this section.) Therefore, if a work order is not
given to the data entry person, it will not be processed and consequently not billed. Second,
the data entry person relies on her knowledge of the vehicles by vehicle number to
determine if a vehicle is considered a "vehicle not in the program". Such a visual
procedure without any written verification (i.e., master list) can cause a bill not to be
processed. Both problems result in lost revenue.
A proper audit trail should include procedures to ensure that all work orders are accounted
for, all work order information is entered into the computer system, and all work is
properly billed. The computer software "ExtraFleet" could be used to identify all "vehicles
not in the program" and aid in the billing process.
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Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written procedures to be included in
the policies and procedures manual explaining the billing process for "vehicles not in the
program".
2. The Director of Fleet Management should monitor the billing process to ensure that work
performed on "vehicles not in the program" is processed on a timely basis as provided
in the policies and procedures manual. Any discrepancies should be promptly
investigated and corrective action taken.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual to be updated will include a
section concerning the billing process for vehicles not in the program. Such section will be
developed with the assistance of the new accounting position to be proposed for the new
fiscal year budget. The Director will monitor the monthly billing process to be sure that
billing is handled in an efficient and effective manner. Any problems will be dealt with
immediately.
D. Work Orders:
1. Processing of Work Orders:
Finding(s):
Interviews with management and all three Supervising/Master Mechanics along with an
analysis of the sample of 48 vehicles, reveal that there are no established procedures for
ensuring that work performed is included on a work order. Also, current procedures do not
ensure that all work orders are properly processed. An analysis of all the work orders for
the sample of 48 vehicles for the period October 1, 1995 through December 31, 1995
reveals that 17.8% of the work orders in the vehicle files were not entered into the
computer system.
Procedures for processing work orders are not uniform for all garages. Among the
problems found were:
- Work orders are not always initiated when a vehicle arrives at a garage. In most cases
the Supervising/Master Mechanic takes the information verbally from a user and
verbally relays the information to the assigned mechanic.
- In most instances work orders are completed only after all work is finished. This
practice does not provide controls to ensure that a work order will be completed for
each vehicle repair.
- In most instances when more than one mechanic works on a vehicle, each mechanic
completes a separate work order for that vehicle. Therefore, more than one work order
can be generated for one repair and, thus, increase the likelihood that the completed
work order will not be entered in the computer system.
- When work spans more than one day, the mechanic estimates the total hours worked
upon completion of the work. This practice does not ensure that hours recorded on the
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work order will consistently represent total actual hours worked.
- Work orders are numbered as they are entered into the computer rather than as a work
order is initiated.
- Once a work order is complete, the mechanic gives the work order to either the
Supervising/Master Mechanic or another individual, who then gives the work order to
the computer entry person. (i.e., "chain of custody" is too long).
Work order information is a foundation for evaluating the operations of the department. If
incomplete and/or incorrect information is entered into the computer, then analysis of the
department will be erroneous and misleading.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written policies and procedures
which ensure that all work performed is documented.
2. Work orders should be numbered as vehicles arrive at each garage. This will serve as
a control to ensure that all work orders are accounted for and processed.
County Administrator's Response(s):
Improvement in the processing of work orders will be handled through the addition of
items in the Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual. Already, plans are
underway for the computers to be networked among all three (3) garages enabling a unified
system to be developed.
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Auditors have not been provided with procedures which will ensure that work orders will
document all work performed.
2. Mechanic Hours Entered into the Computer System:
Finding(s):
Our analysis of mechanic hours for the five (5) months of October 1, 1995 through
February 29, 1995, revealed that 5,732 hours were entered into the computer system (actual
hours billed) and 7,785 hours were recorded on the Daily Summary Sheets. Therefore,
2,053 hours worked (26%) were not entered into the computer system. (See Exhibit C)
We also compared maximum hours available to hours entered into the computer system and
discovered that only 63% of their maximum hours were entered into the computer system.
Maximum hours were based on seven (7) hours per day and excluded the days mechanics
were on vacation, sick leave, or assigned to a special project. Our analysis also revealed
that mechanics need to bill only 91% of their work in order to cover labor and
administration costs. (See Exhibit C for a detailed analysis.)
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- Mechanics report hours worked on individual work orders and on Daily Summary Sheets.
Mechanics' hours are entered into the computer system based on work orders and not Daily
Summary Sheets. The Coordinator/Supervisor analyzes the Daily Summary Sheets to
determine mechanics' productivity.
Because of the current system to used by Fleet Management to document mechanic hours,
we are unable to determine if the current number of employees is sufficient to meet current
operations needs. However, discussions with management and Supervising/Master
Mechanics reveal that they believe additional mechanics are needed. In April of 1996, two
additional mechanics were added.
Information entered on the work orders are a basis of evaluating the operations of the
department and determining if additional employees are needed. Therefore, procedures
should be established to ensure that all work performed is entered on the work orders in
order for management to analyze work load requirements and justify new positions.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written policies and procedures which
ensure that all work performed is documented in order for management to appropriately
analyze work load requirements and justify new positions.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will include a section concerning
the documentation of work performed in order to analyze workload requirements and justify
new positions. This will be based upon information pertaining to the performance of work
as entered into the soon to be newly networked computer system.
E. Mechanics:
1. Determination of the Efficiency of Mechanics:
Finding(s):
A review of all work orders of the sample of 48 vehicles and interviews with Fleet
Management and Supervising/Master Mechanics reveals that there are no established
procedures for evaluating the efficiency of the mechanics. Current procedures allow
mechanics to broadly state, on the work order, work performed and total hours worked.
A comparison of actual hours worked to a standard measure is not performed.
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We interviewed a garage manager from Dade County. He stated that their mechanics are
required to list work performed and hours worked by job code. After a mechanic completes
the work, his/her Foreman (Supervising/Master Mechanic) reviews the work. The Foreman
compares the work order to the work performed, reviews the hours worked for efficiency,
and signs the work order to confirm that the review was performed. In addition, mechanics
receive a monthly report which compares hours worked by job code to standard hours.
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These standards are established internally. Mechanics are evaluated based on these monthly
reports.
Prior to June of 1995 Monroe County's Fleet Management Department identified work
performed by job code. This information was never used for any type of evaluation;
therefore, its use was discontinued so that the completion of work orders would be easier
for the mechanics.
The current computer system, "ExtraFleet", allows for work to be entered using job codes.
The system also allows standards to be set for these job codes and allows for a comparison
of actual hours worked to standard hours.
Procedures should be established which would evaluate the efficiency of mechanics' work.
To accomplish this, all completed work orders should be reviewed with the mechanics by
the Supervising/Master Mechanic. This procedure would increase the likelihood that work
orders are complete and provide immediate feedback to the mechanic. Standards for work
performed should also be established and periodically compared to actual work performed.
A formal evaluation of mechanics should include a review of hours worked to set standards.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written policies and procedures to
evaluate the efficiency of mechanics.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual to be improved and implemented
in the near future will include the evaluation of the efficiency of mechanics. Issues in the
audit findings will be considered in development of that policy.
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F. Inventory Controls:
1. Controls Over Inventory On Hand
Finding(s):
Interviews with management, office personnel, and all three Supervising/Master Mechanics,
and tours of the three (3) garage facilities revealed that each garage maintains a small
inventory of vehicle parts and tires. However, there are no internal controls to ensure the
physical safeguarding of these assets other than locked storage facilities.
For the fiscal year 1995/96, the Department's total budget for expenditures is $1,521,737
of which $364,000 is for vehicle parts and tires. This represents 24% of their total budget.
This line item is for both the purchase of parts kept on hand and special parts ordered.
Vehicle parts kept on hand include car batteries, oil filters, air filters, fan belts, wiper
blades, disk brakes (for sheriff vehicles), oil and other lubricants, some light bulbs and a
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few other commonly used vehicle parts. These items as well as tires are purchased in bulk
to take advantage of bulk rates. All other parts are purchased as needed. All items are kept
in a locked storage facility. However, for the convenience of the mechanics, the storage
facility remains unlocked during work hours.
When vehicle parts and tires arrive at a garage, the items are organized in the storage
facility. For most parts, the cost is written on the outside of the package. A cost list is
maintained for other parts such as tires. When a mechanic takes a part from storage, a
description of the part and its cost are written on the work order. When the data entry
person enters information from the work order into the computer program "ExtraFleet",
he/she also enters information about each part.
To determine inventory requirements, a mechanic takes an informal count of needed vehicle
parts and tires. A count of inventory on hand and a comparison of parts purchased to parts
utilized is never performed. In addition, purchases are not entered into the computer
program "ExtraFleet" which would allow management to track inventory on a perpetual
Ir basis.
Proper internal controls ensure that inventory is safeguarded. Inventory can be monitored
and controlled by comparing the physical inventory count to inventory calculated by
"ExtraFleet". In order for "ExtraFleet" to compute inventory on hand all purchases must
be entered into the system as well inventory used. Frequent reconciliations of inventory on
hand to inventory per "ExtraFleet" should be performed. Discrepancies should be
investigated and all findings documented.
When internal controls over inventory are weak, the potential for employee theft and/or
--- misuse of county assets increases. Proper internal controls discourage employee theft,
reduces misuse of assets, and enables management to monitor county assets.
I' Recommendation(s),_
1. The Director of Fleet Management should establish proper internal controls over vehicle
parts and tires inventory.
2. Management should consider using "ExtraFleet" to track inventory on an on-going basis.
This would enable management to analyze parts purchased to those actually used in
safeguarding county assets.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Fleet Management Program recognizes that it is necessary to improve internal
controls over the inventory of vehicle parts and tires. The utilization of computerized fleet
software would certainly be of assistance in accomplishing that goal. The Director will
analyze the "extra fleet" system as well as other potentially available software systems for
this purpose. Assistance will be granted by the proposed new accounting position for this
purpose.
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2. Lack of Controls Over Special Ordered Parts:
Finding(s):
Interviews with management, office personnel, and all three Supervising/Master Mechanics,
reveals a lack of controls to ensure that special order parts agree to special parts used. For
the fiscal year 1995/96, the Department's total budget for expenditures is $1,521,737, of
which $364,000 is for vehicle parts and tires. This represents 24% of their total budget.
This line item is for both purchase of parts kept on hand and special parts ordered.
When a mechanic needs a vehicle part, not carried in inventory, the part is first approved
by the Supervising/Master Mechanic. The part is then ordered at the lowest possible price.
Commonly used vendors know that the vehicle number is required on the invoice. When
the part arrives, it is identified by the vehicle number from the invoice. The mechanic
responsible for the repair of that vehicle approves the part and delivers the invoice to the
office. The office then submits the invoice for payment in accordance with county
procedures.
The mechanic is required to make a copy of the invoice and attach it to the work order.
When work orders are processed by the data entry person, the cost of the part is entered in
the computer. However, sometimes work orders are not initiated until the work is
completed; therefore, there are no procedures to ensure that the part is properly charged to
the vehicle. (Also see findings in section D, "Processing of Work Orders".)
To track parts purchased an office employee enters the information into a Lotus spreadsheet.
The purpose of this spreadsheet is to track "dollars" spent for parts and to ensure that Fleet
Management does not overspend their vehicle parts budget. This spreadsheet does not allow
for a comparison of special parts ordered to those parts actually used.
Proper internal controls of vehicle parts should include a comparison of parts purchased to
parts used. To accomplish this, the data entry person should enter purchases into the
computer program "ExtraFleet" instead of the Lotus spreadsheet. The software,
"ExtraFleet", allows management to monitor dollars spent and compare parts purchased to
parts used on a regular basis.
A comparison of parts purchased to actual parts used along with their current procedures
would ensure that special parts purchased are used. If management does not provide for
such a comparison, then management is unable to document that county assets are being
used as intended.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should consider using "ExtraFleet" to track special
ordered vehicle parts. This would enable management to analyze parts purchased to
those actually used in safeguarding of county assets.
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County Administrator's Response(s):
The response to this item is similar to F1 above. Either the "extra fleet" program can
be utilized or other available software will be implemented.
G. List of County Vehicles:
1. List of County Assets Serviceable by Fleet Management:
Finding(s):
Interviews with Fleet Management personnel revealed that they do not maintain a current
and complete master list of all county assets which are eligible for service by this
Department. Such assets would include vehicles, generators, mowers and other equipment.
The Clerk's Property Manager maintains a list of all county assets on the county's main
computer system. Fleet Management maintains a list of "vehicles in the program" on a
Lotus spreadsheet to aid in the preparation of the annual budget. In addition to the
spreadsheet, Fleet Management uses their computer system, "ExtraFleet", to track all
services provided to county assets. These assets are initially entered into the computer
system with their first repair. There are no procedures to ensure that the assets entered in
{ "ExtraFleet" represent all county assets that can be serviced by Fleet Management.
All new vehicles are purchased by Fleet Management and then identified and reconciled by
the Clerk's Property Manager. Even though information in regards to new vehicles is
properly coordinated between these two departments, the new vehicle is not entered into
Fleet Management's "ExtraFleet" computer system until it's first service call.
Other county assets, such as equipment that may need to be serviced, are purchased by the
division or department. These assets are also identified by the Clerk's Property Manager
as purchased. It is up to the division or department to notify Fleet Management about these
- ' new assets.
A master list of all county assets that can be serviced by Fleet Management should be
maintained with updated copies distributed to each garage and office employees on a regular
basis. When a vehicle arrives at the garage the vehicle should be checked against this
master list. Only those vehicles on the list should be allowed to be serviced at one of the
county garages. This master list should be periodically updated and reconciled with the list
from the Clerk's Property Manager. This would provide a assurance that only eligible
county assets are serviced by Fleet Management.
Recommendation(s):
1. The Director of Fleet Management should periodically request from the Clerk's Property
Manager a list of county vehicles, equipment and generators so that Fleet Management
can reconcile their list of serviceable county assets.
2. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written policies and procedures for
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maintaining and distributing a master list of serviceable county assets.
3. The Director of Fleet Management should establish written policies and procedures to
ensure that Fleet Management personnel verify that an asset is on the county master list
of serviceable assets before any work is performed.
County Administrator's Response(s):
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will be updated to include the
verification of any asset on the County master list that fall under the purview of Fleet
Management. A system will be developed also the be sure that any service provided is for
a vehicle that is listed on the master list of assets. The reform of this part of the program
will, of course, consider equipment and generators that are not normally considered part of
the fleet, but are properly under the purview of the program.
H. Vehicle Replacement Program:
Ir 1. Guidelines for the Vehicle Replacement Program:
Finding(s):
A review of the Monroe County Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual (draft)
and interviews with Fleet Management, revealed that the county does not have established
guidelines for a "Vehicle Replacement Program".
For the current fiscal year 1995/96, Fleet Management requested $300,000 for replacement
vehicles. These funds were denied. County departments who wanted to purchase new
vehicles had to find funds elsewhere. Fleet Management has requested $414,000 for
replacement of vehicles for the 1996/97 fiscal year. To date management does not know
if the request will be accepted.
( The $414,000, for replacement vehicles, was calculated by estimating the cost to replace
each vehicle in the current year. The estimated cost was then divided by five (5). Five was
used as the divisor since it is assumed that all vehicles will be replaced sometime within the
next five (5) years. A total of 129 county vehicles were charged anywhere from $3,000 to
$4,400 each for the year with an average rate of $3,209 per vehicle. The basic problem
with these calculations (as described in more detail below) is that the estimated annual
replacement costs are not vehicle specific, and are therefore, arbitrary.
There are several major problems in the assumptions used in Fleet Management's
calculations for the Vehicle Replacement funding request for 1996/97 as described below.
- Estimated replacement costs are arbitrary due to a lack of vehicle specificity. For
example, a $15,000 replacement cost was estimated for more than half the vehicles.
Among those vehicles were 93,94,and 95 Ford Trucks, 90 and 95 Ford Rangers, 88
Chevy Trucks, 96 Dodge Pick-ups, 89 Plymouth Reliants, 90 and 94 Buick Century's,
95 Ford Taurus's, and 89 Crown Victorias. Estimated replacement costs should be based
on more specific vehicle information.
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- The estimated replacement costs for all vehicles was based on a cost to replace the
vehicle in 1996/97 even though 80% of the vehicles will not be replaced until later years.
The replacement cost should be the estimated cost to replace each vehicle in the year it
is projected to need replacement. In other words, a Buick Century will cost more to
replace in 1998/99 than it will in 1996/97.
- Annual contributions are calculated by dividing the estimated replacement cost by five
(years). This assumes that every vehicle will be replaced every five years based on the
average useful life of a vehicle. In some cases, a vehicle may last anywhere from six
to eight years. Participants with these vehicles will be making one to three additional
years of contributions before receiving a new vehicle. Whereas, participants with heavy
usage may have a vehicle with only three or four years of useful life. These participants
will receive a new vehicle with less than five years of fiscal contributions. Therefore,
vehicle usage should also be considered in determining annual contributions of county
participants.
In summary, the following factors should be considered in determining a better estimate of
__; vehicle replacement costs for participants: type of vehicle, vehicle model, year of
replacement, and useful life of the vehicle.
The auditors interviewed the Director of Fleet Management of Dade County to discuss their
vehicle replacement program. See Section III (Background), Part F (Dade County's Fleet
Management Program) for a narrative of their replacement program.
A vehicle replacement program requires large continuous outlays of county assets.
Therefore, policies and procedures should be established and approved by appropriate
persons before funding is considered. Some of the areas that the policies and procedures
should address are: how will the plan be funded during the start-up years, how additional
county vehicles (beyond the current 129) are to enter the program, how the replacement cost
will be determined, and how payments will be calculated. Replacement costs of vehicles
should be allocated in an equitable manner.
Until the replacement program is established and approved by appropriate persons, each
county department should be responsible for the replacement of their assigned vehicles.
During this interim period Fleet Management should coordinate the purchase of all vehicles
to ensure that vehicles are purchased at the lowest available price and provide repair and
maintenance for all county vehicles.
Recommendation(s):
1. The County Administrator should require a detailed, long-term cost projection analysis
along with appropriate policies and procedures for approval before long-term funding of
the Vehicle Replacement Program is authorized.
2. The Division Director of Public Works should consider employing a part-time or full-
time Cost Accountant with leasing experience to develop, implement, and operate the
Vehicle Replacement Program.
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County Administrator's Response(s):
The Administrator will assure that a set of policies and procedures for continuing in that
projections for the vehicles replacement program will be included in the Fleet Management
Policies and Procedures Manual. There is a proposal for accounting assistance already for
the forthcoming budget year. Already in process is an analysis by the Administrator, based
upon information provided by the Fleet Management Program, of issues pertaining to the
necessity to maintain the level of fleet presently under the purview of the Board of County
Commissioners.
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A l l? # pCyI T FINDINGS/R SPC)NSIlliniliiES
M NROE COUNTY FLEET MANAGEMENT
VEHICLE EPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PRO• GRAM
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A. Fleet Management's Policies and Procedures:
- 1. Policies and Procedures Manual:
The draft version of Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will be
reviewed and approved for additions, deletions. (Date of Publication approximately
January 1, 1997)
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The Division Director of.Public Works will review the draft version of the Fleet
Management Policies and Procedures Manual with the County Administrator and make
recommendations for changes and/or improvements if necessary. Thereafter, the
- Administrator and Division Director will proceed to have said manual adopted.
2. Listing of Services Provided and Charges for Services:
The Director of Fleet Management will propose in the Policies and Procedures
Manual a section explaining how costs are developed and billed. This will be
accomplished with appropriate accounting assistance. The Administrator and Director
of Public Works will review the proposal and have a final policy in place with the
adoption of the manual.
B. Budget Process:
1. Budget of Labor and Administration of "Vehicles in the Programs":
There is a clear recognition on the part of the County Administration that
additional accounting assistance is necessary for the efficient and effective operation of
the Fleet Management Program. For that reason, the Administration is proposing in the
forthcoming fiscal year 1997 budget,. an accounting position that will be primarily
dedicated to the Fleet Management Program. In this regard, all available information
will be utilized to address the issues raised in this section and other sections of the
audit.
In support of that effort, there have already been actions taken to assure that all
work performed is entered into the Fleet Management computers which was not the
case when information was collected for this audit. Labor rates will be recalculated
annually at the beginning of each budget year, using a similar type formula as the
Broward County Fleet Management Program uses, as a result of analysis done the by
new accounting individual. There should be improvements in the financial aspects of
this program in the forthcoming fiscal budget year. Subsequent to that, there will be at
least one full year of data (actual billed charges to justify and adjust changes in cost
charged for labor and administration).
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2. Budget of Vehicle (Parts, Paint, Shop Tools, Oil and Lubricants) and Tires:
In conjunction with the recommendation to create an accounting position to
service Fleet Management, action has already been taken to improve work orders and
documentation in the three (3) garages. Individuals have been assigned the
responsibility for handling the various paperwork, detailing work orders, billing, etc.
Issues pertaining to flat fees and vehicles not in the program will be reviewed once the
new accounting position is filled to determine how best to handle the recommendations
in this section.
3. Allocation of Labor and Administration Cost:
It is the Administration's intent that the utilization of the new accounting position
will be sufficient in terms of improving issues identified in this section of the audit.
Should that not be the case, as in all other recommendations, the Administration will
look to additional assistance from outside sources.
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In summary, the system will be developed to determine the appropriate amount of
labor and administration costs that can be allocated to vehicles in the program as well
as vehicles not in the program. Such methods and policies will become part of the
` Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual as soon as they are developed.
4. Budgeted Revenue of "Vehicles Not in the Program":
With the assistance of the new accounting position, the Fleet Management
Program will develop information concerning anticipated revenue from vehicles not in
the program. Part of this review will be concerned with whether it would be appropriate
and more efficient and economical to require all vehicles in all County departments to
use Fleet Management services and whether there should be any optional services for
optional fees.
5. Budget Considerations for Vehicles Added and/or Disposed of During the
Year:.
The Policies and Procedures Manual for Fleet Management will be updated to
indicate the proper policies involved in how vehicles are added to and/or disposed of
during the year. Budget considerations will be included and such information will
become part of the budget proposals for the future.
C. Billing Process:
1. Billing for "Vehicles in Program":
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will be updated as
described previously, and will include the policies and procedures for billing for
vehicles in the program. As part of the responsibilities of the new accounting position,
advice will be given concerning the appropriate manner of billing via budget versus
charges for actual services. The Director of Fleet Management will monitor the monthly
billings to ensure that the bills are processed in a timely manner. As part of future
budget processes, the Fleet Management Program shall request confirmation from the
Directors of each County Department concerning the amount that they will be billed
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monthly and the appropriate accounting numbers for such purposes. In the event that
there are disagreements or discrepancies in reference to the appropriate billing method
for vehicles in the program, the Director of Fleet Management will immediately
investigate and resolve such issues.
2. Billing of Services Provided to "Vehicles NOT in the Program":
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual to be updated will
include a section concerning the billing process for vehicles not in the program. Such
section will be developed with the assistance of the new accounting position to be
proposed for the new fiscal year budget. The Director will monitor the monthly billing
process to be sure that billing is handled in an efficient and effective manner. Any
problems will be dealt with immediately.
D. Work Orders:
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1. Processing of Work Orders:
Improvement in the processing of work orders will be handled through the addition
of items in the Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual. Already, plans are
underway for the computers to be networked among all three (3) garages enabling a
unified system to be developed.
2. Mechanic Hours Entered into the Computer System:
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will include a section
concerning the documentation of work performed in order to analyze workload
requirements and justify new positions. This will be based upon information pertaining
to the performance of work as entered into the soon to be newly networked computer
system.
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E. MECHANICS:
1. Determination of the Efficiency of Mechanics:
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual to be improved and
implemented in the near future will include the evaluation of the efficiency of
mechanics. Issues in the audit findings will be considered in development of that
policy.
F. INVENTORY CONTROLS:
1. Controls Over Inventory on Hand:
The Fleet Management Program recognizes that it is necessary to improve
internal controls over the inventory of vehicle parts and tires. The utilization of
computerized fleet software would certainly be of assistance in accomplishing that goal.
The Director will analyze the "extra fleet" system as well as other potentially available
software systems for this purpose. Assistance will be granted by the proposed new
accounting position for this purpose.
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2. Lack of Controls Over Special Ordered Parts:
The response to this item is similar to Fl above. Either the "extra fleet" program
can be utilized or other available software will be implemented.
G. LIST OF COUNTY VEHICLES:
1. List of County Assets Serviceable by Fleet Management:
The Fleet Management Policies and Procedures Manual will be updated to
include the verification of any assets on the County master list that fall under the
purview of Fleet Management. A system will be developed also to be sure that any
service provided is for a vehicle that is listed on the master list of assets. The reform of
this part of the program will, of course, consider equipment and generators that are not
normally considered part of the fleet, but are properly under the purview of the
program.
H. VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PROGRAMS:
1. Guidelines for the Vehicle Replacement Program:
The Administrator will assure that a set of policies and procedures for continuing
in that projections for the vehicles replacement program will be included in the Fleet
Management Policies and Procedures Manual. There is a proposal for accounting
assistance already for the forthcoming budget year. Already in process is an analysis
by the Administrator, based upon information provided by the Fleet Management
Program, of issues pertaining to the necessity to maintain the level of fleet presently
under the purview of the Board of County Commissioners.
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James L. Roberts,
County Administrator
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VII. Exhibits
EXHIBIT A - 1
Analysis of Cost Allocation by Classification of Vehicle
For the Fiscal Year 1995/96
Vehicle Parts and Tires Labor and Administration Costs(1)
Shop Oil& Sub Capital Mech. Sub Annual Monthly
Class Shares Parts Tires Paint Tools Lub Total Equip Oper. Admin. Labor Total Budget Budget
County Vehicles-Small
Si: 0-3yearsold 3 150 40 30 10 50 280 21 147 159 714 1,041 1,321 110.08
S2: 4-5 years old 3 250 40 30 10 50 380 21 147 159 714 1,041 1,421 118.42
53:more than 5 years old 3 450 40 30 20 50 590 21 147 159 714 1,041 1,631 135.92
County Vehicles-Medium
Mi: 0-3 years old 10 250 225 50 20 100 645 60 490 530 2,380 3,460 4,105 342.08
M2: 4-5 years old 10 500 100 50 20 100 770 70 490 530 2,380 3,470 4,240 353.33
M3:more than 5 years old 10 900 100 50 40 100 1,190 70 490 530 2,380 3,470 4,660 388.33
County Vehicles-Heavy
Hl: 0-3 years old 16 300 400 100 60 150 1,010 112 784 848 3,808 5,552 6,562 546.83
H2: 4-S years old 16 900 400 100 60 150 1,810 112 784 848 3,808 5,552 7,162 596.83
H3:more than 5 years old 16 1,500 400 100 60 150 2,210 112 784 848 3,808 5,552 7,762 646.83
Sheriff Vehicles-Small
Si: 0-3yearsold 3 50 40 0 10 50 150 9 135 159 704 1,007 1,157 96.42
52: 4-5yearsold 3 150 40 0 10 50 250 9 135 159 714 1,017 1,267 105.58
S3:more than 5 years old 3 425 40 0 15 50 530 9 135 159 714 1,017 1,547 128.92
(1) Calculations of Labor and Administration Cost:
Capital Mech. Sub
Equip Oper. Admin. Labor Total
Total Cost (per Budget) $18,700 $132,300 $150,103 $666,785 $967,888
Total Shares(of all vehicles in the program) • 2,811 2,811 2,811 2,811 2,811
Per Share Allocation(total cost divided by total shares) $7 $49 $53 $238 $347
Allocation'to Small (per share allocation times 3 shares) $21 $147 $159 $714 $1,041
Allocation to Medium (per share allocation times 10 shares) $70 $490 $530 $2,380 $3,470
Allocation to Large(per share allocation times 16 shares) $i 12 $784 $848 $3,808 $5,552
Example:
The following is an example of how Fleet Management allocates cost to a Department for vehicles assigned to that department.
Department X Vehicle Parts and Tires Labor and Administration Costs
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Vehicles Assigned: Shop Oil& Sub Capital Mech. Sub Annual
Parts Tires Paint Tools Lab Total Equip Oper. Admin. Labor Total Budget
Vehicle 1 S1 150 40 30 10 50 280 21 147 159 714 1,041 1,321
Vehicle2 S1 150 40 30 10 50 280 21 147 159 714 1,041 1,321
Vehicle 3 S3 450 40 30 20 50 590 21 147 159 714 1,041 1,631
Vehicle 4 M2 500 100 50 20 100 770 70 490 530 2,380 3,470 4,240
Vehicle 5 H3 1,500 400 100 60 150 2,210 112 784 848 3,808 5,552 .7,762
Annual Allocation for Department X $4,130 $12,145 $16,275
Monthly Bill for Department X 344 $1,012 $1,356
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EXHIBIT A - 2
Analysis of Cost Allocation by Classification of Vehicle
For the Fiscal Year 1994/95
(1)
# Shop Oil& Sub Labor Annual Monthly
Class Shares Parts Tires Paint Tools Lub Total Admin Budget Budget
County Vehicles-Small
Sl: 0-3 years old 1 125 50 20 10 50 255 1,644 1,899 158.25
S2: 4-5 years old 1 250 50 20 10 50 380 1,644 2,024 168.67
S3:more than 5 years old 1 375 50 20 20 50 515 1,644 2,159 179.92
County Vehicles-Medium _
Ml: 0-3 years old 2 250 225 40 20 100 635 3,288 3,923 326.92
M2: 4-5 years old 2 500 225 40 20 100 885 3,288 4,173 347.75
M3:more than 5 years old 2 750 225 40 40 100 1,155 3,288 4,443 370.25
County Vehicles-Heavy
Hl: 0-3 years old 3 450 225 100 40 150 965 4,932 _ 5,897 _ 491.42
H2: 4-5 years old 3 900 650 100 40 150 1,840 4,932 6,772 564.33
H3:more than 5 years old 3 1,350 650 100 60 150 2,310 4,932 7,242 603.50
(1) Calculations of Labor and Administration Cost:
Labor&
Admin
Total Cost (per Budget) $886,846
Total Shares(of all vehicles in the program) 525
Per Share Allocation (total cost divided by total shares) $1,644
Allocation to Small (per share allocation times 1 shares) $1,644
Allocation to Medium (per share allocation times 2 shares) $3,288
Allocation to Large(per share allocation times 3 shares) $4,932
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EXHIBIT B
Analysis of Actual Billed Per Budget to Actual Expenditures by Class of Vehicle
For the First Five Months of the 1995/96 Fiscal Year
Random Sample of 53 Vehicles in the Leasing Program
#Vehicles Actual Billed Actual Expenditures Percent of Actual to Billings Total Exlenditures
In (1) Labor& 5 Month (1) Labor& 5 Month Labor& (2) (3)
Class Sample Parts Tires Admin Total Parts Tires Admin Total Parts Tires Admin Variance Percent
County Vehicles
H3 3 2,263 500 6,933 9,696 121 0 674 795 5.36% 0.00% 9.72% 8,901 91.80%
Ml&3 5 1,767 235 7,217 9,219 1,278 496 2,945 4,720 72.36% 210.78% 40.81% 4,499 48.80%
Si 7 825 117 3,034 3,975 44 0 2,025 2,069 5.29% 0.00% 66.75% 1,907 47.96%
S2 4 567 71 1,733 2,370 179 37 1,100 1,315 31.61% 51.77% 63.46% 1,055 44.50%
S3 15 3,317 250 6,500 10,067 890 267 2,848 4,006 26.84% 106.98% 43.82% 6,061 60.21%
Total 34 8,737 1,173 25,416 35,327I 2,513 800 9,592 12,905 28.76% 68.23% 37.74% 22,422 63.47%
Sheriff Vehicles
SS1 6 275 100 2,518 2,893 696 679 2,156 3,531 252.93% 679.21% 85.65% (639) -22.08%
SS2 7 729 117 2,966 3,812 1,095 898 2,428 4,421 150.22% 769.62% 81.86% (609) -15.98%
SS3 6 1,225 100 2,543 3,868 672 269 1,622 2,563 54.84% 268.87% 63.79% 1,305 33.74%
Total 19 2,229 317 8,026 10,572 2,463 1,846 6,206 10,515 110.48% 582.94% 77.33% 57 0.54%
Total Sample 53
(1) Parts include:parts,paint, shop tools, and oil and lubricants.
(2) The variance represents the amount billed over(under) actual expenditures.
(3) A positive percent represents the portion over billed.
A negative percent represents the portion under billed.
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EXHIBIT C - 1
Analysis of Mechanic Hours Worked
Analysis of Labor and Administration Cost: FY 95/96 Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Five Months
Appropriation Oct 95 Nov 95 Dec 95 Jan 96 Feb 96 Total
Personal Services $796,350.00 $49,957.35 $51,085.62 $65,304.36 $59,426.13 $51,407.30 $277,180.76
Operating Expenses 106,539.00 13,371.23 1,399.88 3,438.94 23,336.83 5,495.90 47,042.78
Capital Outlay-All Equipment 18,700.00 4,787.00 (349.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,438.00
Total Labor and Administration Costs $921,589.00 $68,115.58 $52,136.50 $68,743.30 $82,762.96 $56,903.20 $328,661.54
Percent of Budget Used 7.39% 5.66% 7.46% 8.98% 6.17% 35.66%
Analysis of Mechanic Hours Worked: Five Months
Oct 95 Nov 95 Dec 95 Jan 96 Feb 96 Total
Hours Needed to Cover Labor and Admin. (1) 1,724 1,320 1,740 2,095 1,441 8,321
Maximum Hours Available (2) 1,904 1,743 1,708 1,939 1,827 9,121
Actual Hours Billed (3) 1,079 1,047 1,179 1,243 1,184 5,732
Actual Hours Per Daily Sheet Summary 1,407 1,496 1,276 1,874 1,732 7,785
Maximum Hours Available Over(Under) Hours to Cover Labor and Admin 180 423 (32) (156) 386 801
Actual Hours Billed Over(Under) Hours to Cover Labor and Admin. (645) (273) (561) (852) (257) (2,588)
Hours Worked Per Daily Summary, Not Billed 328 449 97 631 548 2,053
Actual Hours Billed/Maximum Hours Available (4) 57% 60% 69% 64% 65% 63%
Hours to Cover Labor and Admin. /Maximum Hours Available (5) 91% 76% 102% 108% 79% 91%
Hours Not Billed/Hours per Daily Summary (6) 23% 30% 8% 34% 32% 26%
(1) Hours needed to cover labor and administration costs was calculated dividing the monthly labor and administration Costs by$39.50.
(This is the hourly rate stated in the memo dated November 14, 1994.)
(2) Maximum hours available is based on actual days mechanics worked times 7 hours per day.
(Does not include days mechanics were on vacation, sick leave or assigned to a special project.)
(3) Actual Hours billed is based on hours entered into the computer system from work orders submitted to the data entry person.
(4) This represents the percent of actual hours worked compared to maximum hours available.
(5) This represents the percent of maximum hours available needed to cover labor and administration cost.
(6) This represents the percent of hours that the mechanics recorded on their daily sheet but not billed to vehicles.
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EXHIBIT C-2
Analysis of Mechanics Hours
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Oct 95 Nov 95 Dec 95 Jan 96 Feb 96
■ Hours Needed to Cover Labor and Admin. 1,724 1,320 1,740 2,095 1,441
a Maximum Hours Available 1,904 1,743 1,708 1,939 1,827
e Actual Hours Billed 1,079 1,047 1,179 1,243 1,184
m Actual Hours per Daily Summary Sheet 1,407 1,496 1 1,276 1,874 1,732
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EXHIBIT E
Parts Issue Card - Used by Metropolitan Dade County
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EXHIBIT F
Work Order - Used by Monroe County Fleet Management
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EXHIBIT G
Monroe County Inventory Deletion Request
,MONROE COUNTY
INVENTORY DELETION REQUEST
TO: John Reeves,Property Clerk FROM:
Finance Department,Stop#8
' DATE:
Monroe County Asset Date Original&
LD.Number Serial Number Description Purchased Est. Present Value
Check appropriate line:
APPROVAL TO REMOVE FROM INVENTORY AND ADVERTISE FOR BIDS
APPROVAL TO REMOVE FROM INVENTORY AND DISPOSE OF SAME
APPROVAL TO ACCEPT HIGHEST BIDS ON SURPLUS PROPERTY
REASON FOR REQUEST:
PREPARED BY: DATE: May 8, 1996
DIVISION DIRECTOR APPROVAL:
Finance:Revised 2/14/96
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EXHIBIT H
Monroe County Asset Destruction Certification
MONROE COUNTY
ASSET DESTRUCTION CERTIFICATION
TO: John Reeves,Property Clerk FROM:
Finance Department,Stop#8
DATE:
Monroe County
LD.Number Serial Number Asset Description
I C TIFY THE ABOVE LISTED MONROE
COUNTY PROPERTY HAS BEEN DESTROYED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH BOCC APPROVAL.
(SIGNED BY AND TITLE) DATE
Finance:Revised 2/14/96
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