Board to try department payment report in place of voucher report

The Board of Public Works agreed to try a department payment report in place of the current voucher report and reassess if the new format does not meet needs. A staff member who asked that the change be put on the agenda told the board the department payment report "provides almost the exact same information, and it's a lot easier for us to run."

Chair members and staff agreed to a trial period, with the Chair saying the board would "give it till January" before reverting if necessary. The change is intended to reduce time spent preparing accounts-payable reports and allow staff to return with a recommendation after testing the new report for a period of months.