FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
Using Data to Drive Decisions
Lake County is committed to using data to drive financial and policy decisions and maximize
efficiencies and cost-savings. To advance our value of delivering cost-effective services, Lake County
will consistently conduct operational and financial analyses, make enhancements, and leverage
opportunities. For example, Lake County will continue to conduct comprehensive operational
assessments in departments to identify areas for efficiency and streamlining of operations both
internally and cross-departmentally. The Land Team will a lso continue to explore opportunities to
enhance integration across land departments to create efficiencies and improve service delivery.
Property Tax Communication
Continue to improve communication, enhance transparency, and raise taxpayer awareness and
understanding of property taxes.
Capital Planning
Lake County will utilize a strategic and collaborative approach, as well as strong processes and
systems for capital planning and facilities management to assess capital assets and prioritize capital
projects/requirements that balance the capital needs across the organization.
Leveraging Shared Services to Gain Efficiencies
Lake County will continue to explore ways to collaborate and coordinate with other units of
government through our shared services initiative to improve efficiency, generate greater economies
of scale, and achieve cost savings. For example, Lake County will pursue joint purchasing
opportunities, including jointly bidding for salt, as well as other goods and services. Lake County will
also leverage opportunities to share services with municipalities, such as for plan review and
inspection services.
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Investing in Technology
The County Board is committed to investing in technologies to deliver
products and services in an efficient, cost-effective and secure manner, as
well as increase transparency. For example, Lake County is a leader in the
area of online maps, consistently leveraging new tools to increase
transparency and make it easier for the public to access information. Lake
County is also investing in new technology that better integrates
permitting functions across County departments, and integration of tax
systems to improve overall efficiency and customer service. It also
presents shared service opportunities with municipalities.
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