April 2018 - CORSA-broadcast

Cell Phone policy and reimbursement rates
by Laura Murphy April 26, 2018

April 26, 2018

Good Morning- Our Butler County Board of County Commissioners has requested an analysis and recommendation regarding our personal cell phone use policy and reimbursement rates, for both bargaining and non-bargaining employees. Our current policy for non-bargaining employees provides that eligibility for a cell phone allowance is made by the Department Director or his/her designee and requires a determination whether the employee’s duties include the need for and frequent use of a cell phone for business purposes. Reimbursement amounts are set at $15.00 per pay for employees who average more than 350 minutes per month or use a BlackBerry device. Users who average more than 100 minutes per month, but less than 350 minutes are reimbursed $7.50 per pay. The amounts are computed on an annual basis and paid in 24 equal installments. Thus, higher usage employees receive 24 payments in the amount of $16.25 (annual $390) and the lower usage employees receive 24 payments in the amount of $8.13 (annual $195). Employees receiving the allowance must submit copies of their monthly cell phone statements to the Director or his/her designee for review. Quarterly audits of cell phone allowances are supposed to be conducted to make sure the allowances are appropriate, administered as intended and to certify that the employee has purchased the equipment/services for which the benefit was intended. There are some other somewhat cumbersome provisions regarding required documentation and what happens if there are changes to plans. Our bargaining units generally follow the Commissioners' policy, with some exceptions. We do not yet have anything in the policy regarding work-related texting and the implications under the public records laws. We would like to know how other Counties are addressing the personnel cell phone use for business purpose issues. If you could share your Counties' respective policy language, it would be much appreciated. Thank you in advance. Laurie

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Economic Development & CIC
by Noble, Michelle April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018

Hello, We are interested in how your county does economic development. If you have a moment do you mind sharing some information? * Would you please explain briefly how economic development is handled in your County? * Do you have a county employee/internal department whose focus is economic development? * How is the employee funded? * Do you have a Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)? * If yes, how is the CIC used? * Does the CIC have employees? * How is the CIC funded? * Does the county contribute any funds to the CIC? * How much input (what percentage of votes) does the county have on the CIC board? Thank you in advance for your response! All the best, Michelle Michelle Noble Assistant County Administrator/HR Director Board of Clark County Commissioners 50 E. Columbia St., PO Box 357 Springfield, OH 45501-0357 937.521.2008

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Richland County Economic Development
by Blankenship, Lu April 19, 2018

April 19, 2018

Would you please explain briefly how economic development is handled in your County? There is a privately funded organization affiliated to the Chamber of Commerce that does countywide economic development. Also, the City of Mansfield has its own economic director. · Do you have a county employee/internal department whose focus is economic development? No, there is no county employee/department. · How is the employee funded? NA · Do you have a Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)? Yes · If yes, how is the CIC used? Not active. It is mostly used by the member political subdivisions as an agent to sell or lease land owned by political subdivisions without advertising and bidding · Does the CIC have employees? No · How is the CIC funded? There is very minimal expense. It is only actively used by the City of Mansfield as its agent for selling/leasing land.Regional Planning does the administration work as part of its services and there is a $ 100 fee paid by the political subdivision for any transaction that the CIC acts as an agent. · Does the county contribute any funds to the CIC? No · How much input (what percentage of votes) does the county have on the CIC board? One Lu Blankenship Risk Management Richland County office: 419-774-6318 fax: 419-774-3581 mobile: 419-564-1469 ***The information contained in this e-mail message, including any attachments, may be confidential under an exemption to Ohio's public records law or under a legal privilege. If you have received this communication in error, please notify the sender by e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. *** On Wed, Apr 18, 2018 at 9:57 AM, Noble, Michelle <mnoble(a)clarkcountyohio.gov > wrote: > Hello, > > > > We are interested in how your county does economic development. If you > have a moment do you mind sharing some information? > > > > · Would you please explain briefly how economic development is > handled in your County? > > > > · Do you have a county employee/internal department whose focus > is economic development? > > > > · How is the employee funded? > > > > · Do you have a Community Improvement Corporation (CIC)? > > > > · If yes, how is the CIC used? > > > > · Does the CIC have employees? > > > > · How is the CIC funded? > > > > · Does the county contribute any funds to the CIC? > > > > · How much input (what percentage of votes) does the county have > on the CIC board? > > > > Thank you in advance for your response! > > > > All the best, > > > > Michelle > > > > Michelle Noble > > Assistant County Administrator/HR Director > > Board of Clark County Commissioners > > 50 E. Columbia St., PO Box 357 > > Springfield, OH 45501-0357 > > 937.521.2008 > > > > _______________________________________________ > CORSA Broadcast Email > To unsubscribe, go to > http://corsa.org/mailman/listinfo/corsa-broadcast_corsa.org > > >

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Cybersecurity Training
by Frank Hatfield April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018

FYI [Ohio Auditor of State] Cybersecurity training New trainings offered for both government and law enforcement employees More than ever, cyberthieves are targeting Ohio's local governments<https://ohioauditor.gov/news/pressreleases/Details/3039> and tax dollars with great sophistication. Auditor of State Dave Yost wants to help public employees fortify their governments to shield themselves from digital threats and fend off cyberattacks. In partnership with Ohio law enforcement, the Auditor's office is offering yet another round of FREE cybersecurity trainings across the state, some for government employees and others specifically focused on the needs of law enforcement. Both trainings will help arm you with the tools necessary to combat this growing threat. The law enforcement trainings focus on: * Digital evidence handling * Ransomware and how to respond * Bitcoin and how to investigate * Wi-Fi tools and investigations * The internet of things * Photos and EXIF data The general trainings focus on: * Different types of cyberattacks * Why governments are targeted * How to minimize your risk * Ways to spot digital threats * What to do if you're attacked * How bitcoin works SEE SCHEDULE AND REGISTER HERE!<https://ohioauditor.gov/trainings/registration.html> Ohio Auditor of State * 88 E Broad Street * Columbus, Ohio 43215 * www.ohioauditor.gov<http://www.ohioauditor.gov> [Follow Us on Twitter]<http://www.facebook.com/OhioAuditor> [Like Us on Facebook]<http://www.twitter.com/OhioAuditor> [Like Us on Facebook]<http://www.youtube.com/OhioAuditoryost> [Like Us on Facebook]<http://www.instagram.com/ohioauditor> Frank Hatfield CORSA Risk Manager fhatfield(a)ccao.org<mailto:fhatfield@ccao.org> 614-560-1474 614-220-0209 Fax www.corsa.org<http://www.corsa.org/> " The leader in providing Ohio Counties with exceptional value, service, and protection of assets." CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail message (including any attachments) is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy this message and all attachments.

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Pre-Employment Drug Testing
by Pamela Davis April 10, 2018

April 10, 2018

Muskingum County is reviewing our Pre-Employment Drug Testing policy and would be interested in reviewing other County policies. Thank you in advance for sharing. Pam Davis Muskingum County Human Resources County Courthouse 401 Main Street Zanesville, OH 43701 Phone: 740-588-4371

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Active Shooter Training
by Jonette Jackson April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018

Hello, Lorain County would like recommendations on Alternative Civilian/Active Shooter training. Our local Sheriff's Department has presented the training in a lecture series; but I have been asked to find out what other Counties are doing for training. Are you using lectures, videos, live simulated training or the ALICE training? Your feedback will be greatly appreciate. Thank you, Jonette Jackson Safety Risk Manager Lorain County Board of Commissioners 226 Middle Avenue, 4th floor Elyria, OH 44035 (440) 329-5227 phone (440) 329-5459 fax jjackson(a)loraincounty.us<mailto:jjackson@loraincounty.us> http://www.loraincounty.us

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