Finance
The WRCOG Finance Department is responsible for budget management, payroll, purchasing, assets, accounting, debt management, investments, and financial reporting. Above all, the Finance Department values integrity, accountability, and transparency, and is committed to providing the highest quality support services in the most efficient and cost-effective manner to its member jurisdictions.
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for WRCOG contains financial statements that have been prepared in conformity with the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) prescribed for governmental entities. The Agency's Annual Fiscal Year Budget consists of funding information for the Agency's various departments. WRCOG’s investment summary reflects the Agency’s investment earnings from the previous quarter. The financial statements show WRCOG’s financial position in the fiscal year through the most recent month.
On January 12, 2022, the Executive Committee adopted a new Strategic Plan with specific fiscal-related goals: 1) Maintain sound, responsible fiscal policies; 2) Develop a process to vet fiscal impact(s) and potential risk(s) for all new programs and projects; and 3) Provide detailed financial statements for public review online. As staff begin to work on meeting these goals, they will seek input through WRCOG's Committee structure and the public regarding updates and to ensure these goals are being met.
WRCOG currently supports its member jurisdictions with 30 full-time employees. WRCOG provides stipends to its Executive Committee and Administration & Finance Committee members for regular meeting attendance, and to members who are appointed to represent WRCOG at various other agencies.
The most recent Agency Budget Amendment currently being approved by WRCOG's Committees is provided:
Financial Documents
The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for WRCOG contains financial statements that have been prepared in conformity with the United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) prescribed for governmental entities. The Agency's Annual Fiscal Year Budget consists of funding information for the Agency's various departments. WRCOG’s investment summary reflects the Agency’s investment earnings from the previous quarter. The financial statements show WRCOG’s financial position in the fiscal year through the most recent month.
- 2020/2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (PDF)
- Monthly Financials - March 2022
- Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Draft Agency Budget (PDF)
- WRCOG Investment Summary through June 30, 2021 FY 2020/2021 (PDF)
WRCOG's Strategic Plan
On January 12, 2022, the Executive Committee adopted a new Strategic Plan with specific fiscal-related goals: 1) Maintain sound, responsible fiscal policies; 2) Develop a process to vet fiscal impact(s) and potential risk(s) for all new programs and projects; and 3) Provide detailed financial statements for public review online. As staff begin to work on meeting these goals, they will seek input through WRCOG's Committee structure and the public regarding updates and to ensure these goals are being met.
Salary & Stipends
WRCOG currently supports its member jurisdictions with 30 full-time employees. WRCOG provides stipends to its Executive Committee and Administration & Finance Committee members for regular meeting attendance, and to members who are appointed to represent WRCOG at various other agencies.
Budget Amendments
The most recent Agency Budget Amendment currently being approved by WRCOG's Committees is provided:
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Andrew Ruiz
Chief Financial OfficerPhone: 951-405-6740
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Louis Fernandez
Accounting ManagerPhone: 951-405-6743
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Farzad Habibi
Accountant (Accounts Receivable)Phone: 951-405-6743
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Chona Washburn
Accountant (Accounts Payable)Phone: 951-405-6746
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