The Department of Human Resources develops and administers the County’s personnel programs to contribute to sound utilization of human resources and promote fair employment practices; negotiate and administer labor contracts for eleven bargaining units; aids managers of County departments in staffing, training, compensating and providing personnel benefits for employees; and ensures the County’s compliance with state and federal laws and regulations concerning personnel practices.

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Clyde W. Carpenter
Risk Manager

The Office of Risk Management manages all county insurance policies, handles claims against the County, ensures that safety regulations are being followed, provides training for County employees and investigates accidents involving County employees and/or equipment. The Office administers the workers’ compensation benefit programs.

Kathy Sauer, 
Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator implements upgrades and changes to the PeopleSoft financial accounting system including human resources, payroll, and financial processing and reporting in order to discharge the financial responsibilities of the County in a legal, accurate and ethical manner

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Claire J. Hauge, 
Director of OFM 

The Office of Financial Management facilitates the Board of Commissioners’ in developing a fiscally sound budget for the operation of County government in its provision of services to the citizens of the County. The Office does this by effective planning and maintenance of budgetary control over expenditures, provides revenue forecasts and analysis of cash flow activities of County departments. OFM acts as liaison between the Board of Commissioners, department heads and elected officials on financial matters.

The Office of Financial management acts as a resource for grant management activities by collaborating with other departments, state and federal agencies, community groups, associations, media and citizens concerning project/program needs; researches and develops funding sources; writes grant proposals or reviews proposals submitted by others; negotiates contracts, and conducts operational and financial audits to ensure compliance with project work plans and grant terms.