Approval of the Revised Classification Specification for Accounting Technician. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Item Number: C 6 Meeting Date: 08/14/06 AGENDA Accounting Technician ITEM: Approval of the Revised Classification Specification for Contact Person/Dept.: Linda Coll Phone Number: 310 253 5645 No X Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List (08/09/06) and Culver City Employees Association (08/09/06) General Fund: Yes No Action Item: Attachments: X Department Approval: Serena Wright (08/03/06) City Controller Approval: City Manager Approval: Jerry B. Fulwood (08/09/2006) RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the City Council approve the revised classification specification for Accounting Technician. BACKGROUND The classified classification specification for Accounting Technician was last revised in November 1998. The Accounting Division Manager with concurrence of the City Treasurer submitted a written request to the Personnel Department to conduct desk audits of the Accounting Technician positions in Accounts Payable (A/P) and Revenue Administration to determine whether the duties performed are significantly beyond the scope of the duties on the classification specification. The incumbent in the A/P position disputed the conclusion and recommendation of the initial audit and requested through their union representative that further analysis be conducted. Personnel Department staff subsequently conducted further meetings between staff and the union additional research and follow up calls to agencies that utilize JD Edwards (JDE) Financials. The final analysis and recommendation(s) remain unchanged from the initial findings and report. The Civil Service Commission approved the revised classification specification at their August 2 2006 meeting. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report DISCUSSION functions accounts payable accounts The positions under the Accounting Technician...
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