Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Orange County Investment Pool (OCIP)
An agency that provides fire prevention/suppression and emergency services to 22 cities and all the unincorporated areas in Orange County (www.ocfa.org).
A pooling of cash by the county, local agencies and school districts for investment purposes run by the Orange County Treasurer.
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
A regional transportation agency formed in 1991 to develop and implement unified transportation programs and services for Orange County (www.octa.net).
Ordinances
A formal legislative enactment by the governing board (i.e. City Council) of a municipality. If it is not in conflict with any higher form of law, it has the full force and effect of law within the boundaries of the municipality to which it applies.
Outputs
The general results expected from programs and functions.
Part I Crimes
The most serious criminal offenses, including murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny/theft, auto theft and arson.
Part II Crimes Pavement Management System (PMS)
All other criminal offenses not defined as Part I crimes. PMS – a computer-assisted decision-making process designed to help cities and counties prevent pavement problems through maintenance and repair in a timely, cost-effective manner.
Pavement Quality Index (PQI)
A scale from 1 to 10 that measures the structure, surface condition and riding comfort of the roadway.
Performance Budget
A budget wherein expenditures are tied to the measurable performance of activities and work programs.
Performance Measurements
Statistical measures that are collected to show the impact of dollars spent on City services.
Personnel Expenses
Salaries and fringe benefits, such as pensions and insurance, for full-time and part-time employees of the City.
Priority E
Calls referred to as the most serious calls for emergency response for serious emergencies, in-progress calls and potentially life-threatening incidents that require a Code 3 (use of lights and siren) response. Refers to calls for emergency response for serious emergencies, in progress calls and potentially life-threatening incidents that do not require a Code 3 (use of lights and siren) response.
Priority I Calls
Program
Represents major areas or support functions that can be defined as a service provided to citizens, other departments or other agencies.
Program Budget
A budget wherein expenditures are displayed primarily on programs of work and secondarily by the character and object class of the expenditure.
Property Tax
A tax levied on the assessed value of real property; also known as ad valorem tax. In California, this tax is limited to 1% with the exception of pre-Proposition 13 approved bond debt service. Proposition 13 On June 6, 1978, the California electorate approved
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