Chapter 2 – Fiscal Management

22080.7 Evaluation Function

• The evaluation function provides a means of:

  • Improving management of the facilities and headquarters through systematic operational compliance reviews and data collection which:

    • Provides for early identification of operational problem areas with recommendations for solution.

    • Coordinates departmentwide resolution of problems.

    • Increases communication between departmental managers at all levels.

    • Ensures consistent compliance with, and adherence to, operational application of goals and the philosophy of the Department.

  • Systematically reporting and recording information regarding the activities of the Department by:

    • Biennial evaluations and appropriate follow-up of each of the Department’s operational units.

    • Special reviews of identified or potential problem areas initiated by direction of Executive Staff or request of field managers.

    • Periodic reviews of operational areas to evaluate the effectiveness of specific changes in policy, procedures, and/or regulations for the purpose of problem-solving and determining if improvements may be made.

    • Management and dissemination of collected data regarding identified operational or noncompliance areas.