As we bid farewell to another impactful year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the key accomplishments and strides made by your county government in 2023. Here’s a comprehensive overview of the achievements across various departments:
Tax Department:
- Increased tax collection rate
- Streamlined existing processes and implemented new procedures for enhanced efficiency
Finance Department:
- Successfully completed the ’23 audit within the Local Government Commission grace period
- Filled vacant positions, achieving a fully staffed team
- Completed MUNIS update to Cloud-based version
- Implemented process changes to enhance revenue reporting and improve segregation of duties
- Conducted process documentation for increased staff development and training opportunities
- Various policy revisions
Economic Development:
- Secured a $165,000 NC state grant and Golden LEAF grant for a future Industrial Site study
- Received a $50,000 NC Commerce grant for the expansion of primary health care at Heritage Family Wellness
- Welcomed Corporate Ladder Brewing as it announced its first North Carolina location in Greene County
Building Inspections:
- Issued over 1,000 permits
- Conducted over 1,700 inspections
- Attained two Level 2 inspection certifications and a Certified Floodplain Manager certification
Recreation Department:
- Engaged 1,486 team sports participants
- Attracted 74,372 visitors to the Recreation Complex
- Achieved district tournament victories in Baseball (8U, 10U, and 12U age groups)
- Impressive performance in state tournaments for Baseball, Basketball, and Softball
Public Works:
- Completed a new public works building
- Upgraded SCADA systems
- Executed necessary repairs to various sites and well-houses
- Undertook waterline extensions and relocations
- Installed generators at four well sites over the past two years
Soil & Water:
- Implemented best management practices for soil erosion
- Executed a Beaver management eradication plan
- Enacted practices to improve drainage and administered a stream debris removal project
Transportation Department:
- Cross-trained staff for improved efficiency
- Restructured duties to better meet departmental needs
- Enhanced processes related to Medicaid for increased revenue
- Developed process manuals for various job facets
- Established a shared drive between the department and finance for streamlined collaboration
Emergency Management (EM):
- Acquired and deployed a new ambulance
- Achieved a 3% reduction in Property Liability/Workers Comp. costs through improved safety measures
- Installed three stream level monitoring gauges along Contentnea Creek
- Completed the parking lot at the rear of the Operations Center
Register of Deeds:
- Digitized all land records and plat maps for easier public access
- Electronically recorded plat maps for time and resource savings
- Expanded services to offer Death Certificates statewide, with plans to offer Birth Certificates from January
- Launched the Thank-A-Vet program, honoring Veterans with exclusive discounts and incentives from local businesses
Cooperative Extension:
- Facilitated educational projects, including an Embryology Project, 4-H summer camps, and peanut pod blasting clinics
- Continued the Down East Dairy Project with Simply Natural Creamery
- Secured grant funds of $725 for the Greene Community Garden
- Re-established an advisory council for the Extension Office
Department of Social Services (DSS):
- Enforced new policies to ensure employee and financial accountability
- Utilized Medicaid expansion funds to create additional office space
- Maintained compliance with state policies through regular audits and reviews
- Served over 300 children during the holiday season through the Toys for Tots program
Senior Center:
- Provided 5,193 congregate meals and delivered 4,656 meals to homes.
- Facilitated 3,973 van rides to and from the center.
- Ensured medical transportation for 99 individuals and delivered 3,384 units of Ensure.
- Supported family caregivers with 266 meals and engaged 99 caregivers in evidenced-based health promotion classes.
- Conducted 56 classes with 174 participants for Medicare counseling.
- Witnessed a robust participation of 9,624 individuals in various activities, with 1,717 using exercise equipment.
As we enter the new year, Greene County remains committed to serving you with dedication and excellence. Here’s to a prosperous and successful 2024!
