Public Works

Public Works Efficiency Analysis

Public Works has contracted with a 3rd party consultant to conduct detailed evaluations of the Department's operations. The below evaluations detail the Department's core services, provide recommendations, and documents the efficiencies and cost savings achieved.

"...the Public Works Department has implemented many innovative practices, through a dedicated work force, experienced managers and directors, as well as the support of senior and executive leadership. They have clearly demonstrated the ability to change and are committed to operational improvement. Although, the County’s population has increased 3.8 percent and associated assets 7.5 percent, the Department has realized significant savings through their efforts

After the analysis of available data and comparing 2007 with 2016, the Department saw a reduction in its labor budget of 16% and reduction of overtime by over 40%, yet accomplished approximately 10% more work with adding less than 1% of total staff. This equates to a savings of 26%, or $2.9 million annually. In addition, the Department saw an original savings of $2 million during the initial two-year implementation, as well as a $1.9 million reduction in equipment costs during a ten-year period. This equals to an approximate saving of $32 million dollars during the ten-year period. In summary, the Department has accomplished more work with less equipment, dollars, and the same number of employees."

2018 Evaluation of Maintenance and Operational Practices
2007 Public Works Operations Improvement

Sales Tax Performance Audit 

Volusia County was audited by the Florida Legislature’s Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability (OPPAGA).  This audit is part of the state's new transparency requirements for proposed sales tax increases.

• Click here to review the final report and the county's response to the audit