CWEA Grade 4 Collections: Administrative &
Management
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Capital Budget Item
A budget item that is considered capital rather than operating.
Depreciation
Used in municipal accounting primarily to track the aging and
replacement value of assets.
SSMP
A document that formally outlines an agency's policy, goals, and
measurable performance indicators for its sewer collection
system.
Enterprise Fund Accounting
Typically used for utility services such as wastewater.
Capital Improvement Budgets
Covers large, long-term investments.
Accurate Cost Data
Usually comes from past project bid results when preparing a
budget.
FTE in Budgeting
Stands for Full-Time Employee equivalent.
Cost Category for Vehicles
,Includes fuel, oil, and tires for vehicles.
Reserve Fund
Used to offset unanticipated expenses or future replacement.
Contracting out specialized services
Provides access to expertise without long-term payroll.
Cost center
A department or unit responsible for specific expenses.
Cost vs. benefit analysis tool
Life-cycle cost analysis is the best tool for comparing
rehabilitation vs. replacement.
Rate study purpose
To justify revenue requirements for the utility.
Public bidding process award
Generally given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Responsible bidder
Meets experience, licensing, and bonding requirements.
Responsive bid
Includes all required forms and meets specifications.
System condition trends record
The most accurate record comes from CCTV condition
assessments.
Root cause analysis
Focuses on identifying systemic or procedural failures.
Realistic cleaning productivity goal
, Best set using crew input and historical averages.
Preventive maintenance
Aims to reduce likelihood of failure.
Safety training attendance accountability
Best ensured by a sign-in sheet and supervisor certification.
OSHA log for recordable injuries
Log 300 must be maintained.
Financial document for fiscal year
The income statement shows revenues and expenses for a single
fiscal year.
Encumbrance in budgeting
Money reserved for a future purchase order.
Staff succession plan
Helps ensure continuity of operations when key staff leave.
Managing regulatory audits
Most effective by providing only requested documents.
Annual performance evaluation for field crews
Should include adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
SSMP's "Design and Performance Provisions" element
Main goal is to standardize construction to minimize future
problems.
Benchmark in management
A measurable standard or comparison metric.
Management
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Capital Budget Item
A budget item that is considered capital rather than operating.
Depreciation
Used in municipal accounting primarily to track the aging and
replacement value of assets.
SSMP
A document that formally outlines an agency's policy, goals, and
measurable performance indicators for its sewer collection
system.
Enterprise Fund Accounting
Typically used for utility services such as wastewater.
Capital Improvement Budgets
Covers large, long-term investments.
Accurate Cost Data
Usually comes from past project bid results when preparing a
budget.
FTE in Budgeting
Stands for Full-Time Employee equivalent.
Cost Category for Vehicles
,Includes fuel, oil, and tires for vehicles.
Reserve Fund
Used to offset unanticipated expenses or future replacement.
Contracting out specialized services
Provides access to expertise without long-term payroll.
Cost center
A department or unit responsible for specific expenses.
Cost vs. benefit analysis tool
Life-cycle cost analysis is the best tool for comparing
rehabilitation vs. replacement.
Rate study purpose
To justify revenue requirements for the utility.
Public bidding process award
Generally given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
Responsible bidder
Meets experience, licensing, and bonding requirements.
Responsive bid
Includes all required forms and meets specifications.
System condition trends record
The most accurate record comes from CCTV condition
assessments.
Root cause analysis
Focuses on identifying systemic or procedural failures.
Realistic cleaning productivity goal
, Best set using crew input and historical averages.
Preventive maintenance
Aims to reduce likelihood of failure.
Safety training attendance accountability
Best ensured by a sign-in sheet and supervisor certification.
OSHA log for recordable injuries
Log 300 must be maintained.
Financial document for fiscal year
The income statement shows revenues and expenses for a single
fiscal year.
Encumbrance in budgeting
Money reserved for a future purchase order.
Staff succession plan
Helps ensure continuity of operations when key staff leave.
Managing regulatory audits
Most effective by providing only requested documents.
Annual performance evaluation for field crews
Should include adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.
SSMP's "Design and Performance Provisions" element
Main goal is to standardize construction to minimize future
problems.
Benchmark in management
A measurable standard or comparison metric.
