OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Finance oversees budget preparation ; capital planning , analysis and reporting ; grants research and administration ; and accounting . It also prepares , analyzes and produces reports to implement and manage our projects and programs . Responsibilities include the creation and monitoring of the annual budget ; preparation of an annual indirect cost plan ; participation in bond authorizations and sales ; development of the capital plan ; and grant proposals . Accounting reviews and records financial and purchasing transactions ; prepares grant billings and account analyses ; collects revenues ; disburses funds ; and guides funds through required procedures until final liquidation .
Administration includes Contract Administration and Performance Management . Contract Administration is responsible for advertising upcoming projects , distributing plans and specifications , receiving bids , processing documents , handling bid protests , awarding contracts , and ensuring compliance with insurance , bonding and licensing requirements .
Information Technology designs , programs , operates and maintains all department-wide automated information systems and equipment . Services include process analysis and planning ; software development , configuration and implementation ; network and hardware installation ; technology operations ; help desk and security ; and software support and system compliance functions .
Performance Management runs the PublicWorksStat performance-management tool used to measure and monitor programs and projects ; tracks the department ’ s Strategic Plan ; and is involved in the development of organizational excellence initiatives .
BUILDINGS
Building Design & Construction provides programming , architectural design , site and master planning , landscape architecture and construction management services . It works closely with client departments and community groups to create buildings and spaces that are sustainable , respect the urban context and reflect the uniqueness of San Francisco neighborhoods .
Project Management is responsible for delivering major capital projects through planning , design , regulatory approval and construction processes . The bureau delivers a variety of major projects on behalf of City agencies .
Project Controls & Services assists , augments and provides specialized services , such as materials testing , contract preparation , site remediation and contract management , with a focus on buildings , infrastructure and transportation projects .
INFRASTRUCTURE
Design & Engineering consists of mechanical , electrical , structural , hydraulics and streets and highway sections . The division designs streetscapes , manages roadway paving and construction , curb ramps , sewer pipe installations , retaining walls , stairways , building systems and more . The team also coordinates disability access and regulatory affairs .
Project Management & Construction is responsible for project management for all phases of our infrastructure projects , including planning , design and construction for streets and highways , streetscapes , curb ramps and other infrastructure projects . The division ’ s capital improvements section works with other City agencies to provide construction management services for new developments within the City .
10 San Francisco Public Works Annual Report 2016-2017