Primary Department: Management and Budget
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos, Executive Director
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCAType of Request: Discussion Item
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for discussion and action regarding the reassignment of Positive Pay responsibilities to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), consistent with the prior direction of Commissioners Court on February 26, 2026, and to authorize actions necessary to facilitate the transition, including the transfer of one associated full-time position to OMB to support the function.
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Background and Discussion:
At the February 26, 2026, meeting of Commissioners Court, the Court discussed operational responsibilities related to Positive Pay and directed that functions pertaining to Positive Pay be reassigned to OMB, with staff to return to Court with any necessary approvals to facilitate the transition.
Consistent with that direction, OMB has begun coordinating with relevant departments and banking partners to review the current Positive Pay workflow, system access requirements, and any operational considerations associated with the potential transition of these responsibilities.
To support the continued administration of the Positive Pay function, this item requests Commissioners Court authorization to transfer one existing full-time position to OMB to support the function.
The reassignment would not change the County’s existing banking controls or fraud prevention procedures but would relocate operational administration of the function. Consistent with state law, any responsibilities that are statutorily required to be performed by the County Treasurer would remain with that office.
Expected Impact:
The reassignment of the Positive Pay function to OMB would align administration of the function with related banking coordination activities currently handled by OMB, while maintaining the County’s existing fraud prevention controls. Transfer of the associated position would allow continuity of the operational work currently performed in support of the Positive Pay process.
Alternative Options:
Commissioners’ Court may elect to maintain the current operational structure or provide an alternative direction regarding the administration of the Positive Pay function.
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Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Directive to reassign Positive Pay functions to OMB and return to the Court with the necessary approvals. |
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Anticipated Court Date: 3/19/2026
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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Fahad Gulzar, Acting Deputy Executive Order, Office of Management and Budget
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