4.4 LETF

Question 1

The __ was established by the Board of County Commissioners, and may be used only for law enforcement purposes to defray costs of protracted or complex investigations; to provide additional technical equipment or expertise; to provide matching funds to obtain federal grants; or for other law enforcement purposes as the Board of County Commissioners deems appropriate within the realm of State law. The __ shall not be a source of revenue to meet normal operating needs of the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO).

Answer 1

LETF

Question 2

Who reviews the LETF requests to ensure compliance with the law and appropriate Federal and State guidelines?

Answer 2

General Counsel’s Office

Question 3

______ Prepares an agenda item for the Board of County Commissioners which includes: the Report of Proposed Expenditures for the LETF, a Memorandum to the Board from the Mayor explaining the request to approve the proposed expenditures, and the companion Resolution.

Answer 3

GCO

Question 4

________ Forwards a memorandum to the requesting element and concerned division chief, major/bureau commander or supervisor of offices reporting to the Sheriff, or an assistant sheriff, advising that the request has been approved or disapproved and has been assigned a project number.

Answer 4

LETF Accountant

Question 5

LETF project manager responsibilities:
Maintain project files for a minimum period of __ years after the last transaction on each project.

Answer 5

five (5)

Question 6

Chapter 4 part 4- LETF:

The ____ shall schedule regular meetings of the LETF Committee to consider requests for funding and to conduct other business of the committee. At the beginning of each meeting, committee members shall be advised of the total deposits for the preceding quarter and the current available balance in the LETF. Parties requesting funding may be scheduled to appear at LETF Committee meetings to make presentations and answer questions regarding their requests.

Answer 6

Sheriff

Question 7

Chapter 4 part 4- LETF:

1. _____ prepares an agenda item for the Board of County Commissioners which includes: the Report of Proposed Expenditures for the LETF, a Memorandum to the Board from the Mayor explaining the request to approve the proposed expenditures, and the companion Resolution. The entire agenda item package, including the Report of Proposed Expenditures, is reviewed by: 2. ______.

Answer 7

1. The General Counsel’s
   Office
2. The General Counsel’s
   Office General Counsel.

Question 8

Chapter 4 part 4- LETF:
All vehicle rental requests and reimbursements must be handled through the ______.

Answer 8

MBO

Question 9

Who notifies requesters of LETF project approval or disapproval?

A. Management & Budget Office
B. General Counsel’s Office
C. Personnel Management Bureau
D. LETF Accountant

Answer 9

D. LETF Accountant
(GCO prepares agenda items for BCC, verifies approval, and secures copy of Official Resolution from CLERK OF BOARD. GCO then provides it to MBO’s LETF Accountant w/ resolution copy. Then LETF Accountant notifies you by memo.)

Question 10

Where’s the LETF Accountant assigned?

A. GCO
B. MBO
C. IAO
D. FPO

Answer 10

B. Management & Budget Office
(4.4 page 3 close to bottom)

Question 11

Who processes all LETF financial transactions?

A. LETF Accountant
B. Management & Budget Office
C. Human Resources Office
D. Finance & Procurement Office

Answer 11

B. Management & Budget Office

Question 12

How often must status reports be provided for LETF projects?

A. Annually
B. Every 6 weeks
C. Every pay period
D. Quarterly

Answer 12

A. Annually

Question 13

How long must LETF project files be maintained?

A. 7 years after last transaction
B. 5 years after last transaction
C. 3 years after last transaction
D. Until IAO approves disposition

Answer 13

B. 5 years after last transaction

Question 14

One must the LETF accountant be notified of project closure?

A. Promptly via memo
B. W/in 1 pay period
C. W/in 30 days
D. At fiscal year end

Answer 14

A. Promptly via memo

Question 15

Who reviews, signs, & approves the equitable sharing agreement?

A. Reviewed by GCO, signed by Sheriff, Approved by Mayor

B. Concerned Bureau Commander & Assistant Sheriff

C. Reviewed by IAO, Signed by Sheriff, approved by Board

D. Reviewed by GCO & Sheriff, signed by Sheriff, Approved by Mayor

Answer 15

D. Reviewed by GCO & Sheriff, signed by Sheriff, Approved by Mayor

Question 16

Who must reviews the equitable sharing agreement?

A. GCO & Assistant Sheriff
B. GCO & Sheriff
C. IAO & Assistant Sheriff
D. IAO & Sheriff

Answer 16

B. GCO & Sheriff

Question 17

Who processes all LETF financial transactions?

A. LETF Accountant
B. Management & Budget Office
C. Human Resources Office
D. Finance & Procurement Office

Answer 17

B. Management & Budget Office