Department Summary. Expenditures. Equivalent Personnel

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1 Department Summary Department/Agency Purpose The Department of the Prosecuting Attorney s mission is to seek justice. Through leadership, the Prosecuting Attorney ensures that justice is done in a fair, effective, and efficient manner through a vertical prosecution model. This will further enhance a victim-centered approach in prosecution and assist the prosecuting attorneys in being efficient, effective, and responsible in all cases. At a Glance Administration Program Ensure Justice by Instituting a Vertical Prosecution Model Promote and Expand Crime Prevention Trainings in the Community for Public Awareness and Contributing to Reducing Crime Promote the Integrity and Professionalism of the Department's Staff by Providing the Essential Tools and Applicable Trainings To Seek and Apply for Grant Funds to Supplement Funding for Positions and Equipment General Prosecution Program Apply Vertical Prosecution Method in All Units of the Department Legal and Support Staff to Receive, Screen, Charge, and Prosecute Cases in a Timely Manner Maintain a 77% Conviction Rate of Cases Charged Maintain Professionalism in the Criminal Justice System with Good Standing, Superior Knowledge and Skills Participate in Crime Prevention Trainings and Education to the Public Ensure the Safety of Victims and Witnesses Throughout the Prosecution Process Organization Chart FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-369

2 Department Summary Expenditures Expenditures By Fund Expenditures By Program Source: Departmental Details Equivalent Personnel Equivalent Personnel By Fund Source: Departmental Details Equivalent Personnel By Program Source: Position Details Source: Position Details Strategies Seek justice by prosecuting all cases in a vertical prosecution approach. Reduce crime rates by expanding crime prevention trainings to the public to increase the protection of citizens and visitors in Maui County. FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-370

3 Department Summary Strategies (Continued) Promote the integrity of the department's staff by conducting timely performance evaluations, including rating professional conduct in the community and criminal justice system and provide the necessary tools and trainings to continuously improve the skills and knowledge needed to perform successful prosecutions. Seek and apply for State and Federal grants to supplement department's need for additional staff to assist with cases in different units. Operations All prosecutors in the different units of the department adhere to prosecuting cases in a vertical prosecution approach and ensure the safety of the victims, witnesses, and the community. Select administrative staff and prosecutors from each unit participate in providing crime prevention trainings and participate in crime prevention panels and boards to reduce crime rates and build awareness in crime activities. Employees in the department are responsible to attend trainings recommended by administration to improve their skills and knowledge. Implementation of projects are administered and monitored by administration upon award of grants; administration of reports to grantor quarterly and annually of the progress and success of the project. Budget Trends Total Expenditures By Fund Total Equivalent Personnel By Fund External Factors Description Due to the uncertainty of an improved economic recovery in the near future, it is difficult for the department to plan for new projects with limited funds. The department plans to carry on the services as specified in the County Charter with existing resources. The department will seek other funds by applying for State and Federal grants to supplement staffing inadequacies, trainings, and essential FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-371

4 Department Summary External Factors Description (Continued) tools due to budget constraints. The department will use asset/forfeiture funds for needed equipment, training and upgrading costs for the database system to interface with State and other law enforcement agencies databases. The staff is burdened with increasing assignment of duties due to new or amended laws and requires staff to work overtime to meet deadlines of the court system. The department also faces inadequate space for its employees requiring leasing additional office space with exorbitant rental costs. Contact Department/Agency Name: Prosecuting Attorney Address: 150 S. High Street, Wailuku, Hawaii Phone No.: Website: FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-372

5 Administration Program Program Description The Administration Program provides the essential support and tools for the employees to perform their tasks effectively to achieve the Department s goals and objectives. Population Served The Administration Program serves the department s employees, citizens and visitors of Maui County. Activity at a Glance Ensure Justice, Safety and Protection of All Citizens and Visitors in Maui County Implement, Monitor, and Manage Nine Grant Award Programs Increase Crime Prevention Trainings in the Community to Reduce Criminal Activities Maintain Integrity of Legal and Support Staff Provide Continuous Training and Education to Staff for Improved Skills and Knowledge Services Provided The Administration Program provides fiscal, personnel, and management services to divisions within the department. It is responsible for maintaining quality control by ensuring that staff are highly qualified and accountable in order to carry out their duties efficiently of prosecuting criminals successfully for the safety of Maui County. Program Summary Expenditures By Character Equivalent Personnel By Fiscal Year FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-373

6 Administration Program Budget Details CHARACTER OBJECT ADOPTED 2013 PROPOSED CHANGE AMOUNT CHANGE PERCENT Salaries and Wages WAGES & SALARIES $503,450 $461,858 $519,070 $504,694 -$14, % OTHER PREMIUM PAY $2,497 $9,211 $0 $0 $0 n/a Salaries and Wages Total $505,947 $471,069 $519,070 $504,694 -$14, % Operations MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $29,465 $30,601 $31,051 $31,051 $0 n/a SERVICES $51,787 $66,321 $42,350 $42,350 $0 n/a UTILITIES $29,579 $29,437 $32,000 $32,000 $0 n/a TRAVEL $13,652 $16,686 $15,549 $15,549 $0 n/a OTHER COSTS $172,790 $166,002 $167,340 $172,528 $5, % Operations Total $297,272 $309,048 $288,290 $293,478 $5, % Equipment MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 n/a Equipment Total $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 n/a TOTAL $803,219 $780,117 $807,360 $798,172 -$9, % Position Details POSITION NUMBER POSITION DESCRIPTION S.R./ STEP 2010 ADOPTED 2011 ADOPTED 2012 ADOPTED 2013 PROPOSED CHANGE AMOUNT CHANGE PERCENT PA-0001 Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0005 Administrative Officer SR-24H n/a PA-0006 Law Office Manager SR-22F n/a PA-0022 First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0028 Account Clerk III SR-13K n/a PA-0045 Departmental Personnel Clerk SR-13F n/a PA-0061 Victim Witness Director EM n/a TOTAL n/a Changes from Adopted Budget GROSS APPROPS ($) INTERFUND TRANSFER ($) NET APPROPS ($) BUDG E/P EXPLANATION OF CHANGES Adopted Budget 807, , Continuation Budget Request 1. Salaries and Wages: Reflects a decrease due to reallocation of PA-0006 Law Office Manager from Law Technician I, SR-22L. (14,376) 0 (14,376) Other Costs. Reflects an increase in rentals due to monthly base rental charge is anticipated to be higher in. 5, , TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST (9,188) 0 (9,188) 0.0 PROPOSED BUDGET 798, , Key Activity Goals & Measures Goal #1: To prosecute cases uniformly within the department. 1. Apply vertical prosecution Percentage of number of method on all cases cases charged to the total number of cases received 68% 70% 77% FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-374

7 Administration Program Key Activity Goals & Measures (Continued) Goal #1: To prosecute cases uniformly within the department (Continued). 1. Apply vertical prosecution Percentage of number method on all cases of cases convicted to (Continued) the total number of cases charged 67% 69% 77% Goal #2: Provide crime prevention efforts in the community. 1. Increase number of Number of trainings trainings and education and education provided annually Goal #3: To promote integrity in the prosecution profession and support staff. 1. Conduct performance evaluations as scheduled annually Percentage of evaluations completed for employees in a timely manner Goal #4: Provide trainings and education to employees. 1. Recommend applicable trainings to improve employees skills and knowledge needed in their positions 2. Provide training opportunities for all employees 75% 80% 100% Average number of trainings provided to each employee Percentage of employees trained annually 65% 75% 85% FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-375

8 General Prosecution Program Program Description The General Prosecution Program includes the divisions and units by crime type: Appellate, Asset, Forfeiture and Administrative Services, Felony Prosecution (Vertical) Division, Screening Unit, Drug and Property Crimes Unit, Violent Crimes Unit, Family Court (Adult), Sexual Assault Unit, Special Prosecution (Career Criminal), Misdemeanor Prosecution Division, Family Court - Juvenile Unit, Investigative Services Division, and Victim/Witness Services Division. Activity at a Glance Vertical Prosecution Approach Utilize Victim/Witness Services for All Victims and Witnesses in the Prosecution Process Network with Law Enforcement Agencies to Prosecute Cases Successfully Screen and Charge Cases in a Timely Manner Maintain a 77% Conviction Rate of All Cases Charged Population Served The General Prosecution Program serves the citizens and visitors of the Maui County. Services Provided The General Prosecution Program provides the legal and support staff to receive, screen, charge, and prosecute cases through the criminal justice system with the assistance of the Victim/Witness Services Division staff ensuring the safety and protection of the victims and witnesses, and the community. Program Summary Expenditures By Character Equivalent Personnel by Fiscal Year FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-376

9 General Prosecution Program Budget Details CHARACTER OBJECT ADOPTED 2013 PROPOSED CHANGE AMOUNT CHANGE PERCENT Salaries and Wages WAGES & SALARIES $3,913,512 $3,902,034 $4,460,042 $4,654,710 $194, % OTHER PREMIUM PAY $1,049 $3,462 $0 $0 n/a Salaries and Wages Total $3,914,561 $3,905,496 $4,460,042 $4,654,710 $194, % Operations MATERIALS & SUPPLIES $552 $281 $100 $100 $0 n/a SERVICES $74,408 $70,225 $53,000 $53,000 $0 n/a UTILITIES $0 $1,609 $0 $0 $0 n/a TRAVEL $22,107 $23,711 $25,000 $25,000 $0 n/a OTHER COSTS $85 $10,469 $500 $500 $0 n/a BUDGETED EXPENDITURES $0 $0 $31,495 $31,495 $0 n/a INTERFUND COST RECLASSIFICATIO $5,508 $0 $0 $0 $0 n/a Operations Total $102,660 $106,294 $110,095 $110,095 $0 n/a Transfers Out SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $18,266 $25,709 $0 $0 $0 n/a Transfers Out Total $18,266 $25,709 $0 $0 $0 n/a TOTAL $4,035,487 $4,037,499 $4,570,137 $4,764,805 $194, % Position Details POSITION POSITION S.R./ CHANGE CHANGE NUMBER DESCRIPTION STEP ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED PROPOSED AMOUNT PERCENT PA-0002 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0003 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0004 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0007 Legal Clerk III SR-14G n/a PA-0008 Investigator V SR-24G n/a PA-0009 Supervising Law Technician SR-20J n/a PA-0010 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0011 Legal Clerk III SR-14G n/a PA-0012 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0013 Supervising Legal Clerk SR-18H n/a PA-0014 Law Technician II SR-18I n/a PA-0016 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0017 Victim Witness Counselor II SR-22K n/a PA-0018 Legal Clerk III SR-14H n/a PA-0019 Law Technician II SR-18L n/a PA-0020 Legal Clerk IV SR-16I n/a PA-0021 Legal Clerk III SR-14C n/a PA-0023 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0024 Secretary I SR-14H n/a PA-0025 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0026 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0029 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0032 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0033 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0034 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0035 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0036 Law Technician II SR-18I n/a PA-0037 Legal Clerk II SR-12A n/a PA-0038 Law Technician I SR-16H n/a PA-0039 Legal Clerk III SR-14A n/a PA-0040 Law Technician I SR-16H n/a PA-0041 Law Technician I SR-16G n/a FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-377

10 General Prosecution Program Position Details (Continued) POSITION POSITION S.R./ CHANGE CHANGE NUMBER DESCRIPTION STEP ADOPTED ADOPTED ADOPTED PROPOSED AMOUNT PERCENT PA-0042 Law Technician I SR-16K n/a PA-0043 Legal Clerk III SR-14F n/a PA-0044 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0046 Law Technician I SR-18I n/a PA-0047 Law Technician I SR-16K n/a PA-0048 Legal Clerk IV SR-16I n/a PA-0049 Legal Clerk III SR-14H n/a PA-0050 Legal Clerk IV SR-16H n/a PA-0051 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0054 Legal Clerk I SR-10A n/a PA-0055 Legal Clerk IV SR-16A n/a PA-0056 Legal Clerk III SR-14E n/a PA-0057 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0058 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0059 Investigator V SR-24C n/a PA-0060 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0062 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0063 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0064 Investigator V SR-24E n/a PA-0067 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0070 Investigator V SR-24I n/a PA-0071 Legal Clerk III SR-14D n/a PA-0072 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0073 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0074 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0075 Legal Assistant SR-20C n/a PA-0076 Victim Witness Counselor II SR-22L n/a PA-0077 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0078 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PA-0079 Legal Clerk III SR-14H n/a PAT-0004 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PAT-0008 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney NC n/a PAT-020 Law Clerk NC n/a PAT-021 Law Clerk NC n/a PAT-022 Law Clerk NC n/a TOTAL n/a FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-378

11 General Prosecution Program Changes from Adopted Budget GROSS APPROPS ($) INTERFUND TRANSFER ($) NET APPROPS ($) BUDG E/P EXPLANATION OF CHANGES Adopted Budget 4,570, ,570, Continuation Budget Request 1. Salaries and Wages: Reflects the following changes: increase in salaries for position nos. PA-0003, PA-0004, PA- 0026, PA-0032, PA-0060, PA-0067, PA-0074, PA-0077, and PA-0078 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, to budget salaries based on the maximum pay rate allowance per Ordinance No. 3566; decrease in salary for PA-0036 Law Technician II due to internal promotion and starting salary at a lower rate than budgeted; PA-0037 Legal Clerk III, decrease due to position downgraded from Legal Clerk III, SR-14H; decrease in salary for PA-0040 Law Technician I due to internal promotion and starting salary at a lower rate than budgeted; PA-0042 Law Technician I, increase due to internal promotion and starting salary higher than budgeted amount, and; PA-0046 and PA Law Technician I, increases due to reallocation from Law Technician I, SR-16I and SR-14K, respectively. 194, , TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST 194, , PROPOSED BUDGET 4,764, ,764, Key Activity Goals & Measures Goal #1: Successful prosecutions in all units. 1. Vertical prosecution Percentage of minimum approach conviction rate 2. Use victim/witness Percentage of counselors throughout the victim/witness served process of prosecution that are satisfied with services provided 3. Expedite charging decisions Percentage of charging decisions made within the deadlines for Felony, Family Adult, Misdemeanor, and Juvenile Units 68% 70% 77% 70% 72% 75% 50% 60% 77% Goal #2: Gain support and cooperation with law enforcement agencies to prosecute successfully. 1. Build an efficient network Percentage of charged system to charge and cases from total of N/A N/A 77% FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-379

12 General Prosecution Program prosecute with sufficient received cases information Key Activity Goals & Measures (Continued) Goal #3: Improve skills and knowledge to prosecute successfully. 1. Track trainings received and relevance to position Percentage of cases convicted from total cases charged N/A N/A 77% Goal #4: Reduce crime rates. 1. Participate in crime prevention trainings to the public Percentage of crime rates reduced annually between 3% to 5% N/A N/A 5% FISCAL YEAR 2013 MAYOR S PROPOSED BUDGET 6-380