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The McGrath Consulting Group will conduct an independent efficiency
study/audit and assessment of the department's services. The benefit
of this process is to help identify the strengths, weaknesses,
and opportunities so that administrators can identify successes,
and/or areas for change. Thereby, enhancing the organizations
services, in a cost effective manner.
The evaluation
process is very comprehensive, and encompasses virtually all aspects
of the organization. Therefore, the McGrath Consulting Group never
produces a "canned" report. Rather, the consulting team customizes
the study to deal with the unique aspects of your organization.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Analysis
of the department's organizational structure
- Determination
of the department's future needs and master planning
- Community
risk analysis
- Evaluation
of the department's leadership and management team, and identification
of strengths and opportunities
- Evaluation
of the present departmental operations for compliance with commonly
accepted standards
- Review
of existing policies and procedures for compliance with local,
state, and federal mandates
- Definition
of the strengths and opportunities for improvement within the
department
- Assessment
of facilities to determine if they are adequate to perform the
functions of modern day emergency services and/or the need for
additional facilities
- Evaluation
of apparatus and equipment, maintenance, and replacement programs
- Analysis
of staffing methods and exploration of alternatives
- Evaluation
of the training programs and determination if it supports the
mission of the department
- Evaluation
of the use of internal and external communications
- Assessment
of recruitment and retention programs and strategies
- Review
all fiscal implications
- Analysis
of opportunities for sharing resources with neighboring communities
- Wage and
benefit assessments and recommendations
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