Administration and Management
In 1997, CSD employed 52 staff members of which 35
were professionals, including part-time consultants, and 17 were
support personnel. The high quality and dedication of all its staff
certainly made possible the good results achieved. Proper financial
management and accurate record keeping contributed to the Center's
overall efficiency and control. The automation of the Financial
Department was completed in 1997 which is perceived as an
instrument to improve the Center's administrative and management
functions. A local area network now links accounting payroll and
personnel procedures.
Other improvements included the implementation of a
new management reporting system which provided financial
information to senior managers on a monthly basis and the
implementation of a project designed to upgrade CSD's
Administrative and Financial regulations. Special attention was
devoted to streamlining CSD's organizational structure and internal
communication. Senior staff members and project coordinators
continued to meet on a weekly basis. Weekly meetings of
administrative and financial staff were also initiated to assist
senior management.
The external audit for 1997 was performed by Price
Waterhouse. CSD's financial statements and accompanying audit
report follow this management summary.
In 1997 CSD continued its series of training and
education activities on financial management of NGOs. By sharing
its own experience and knowledge in the field of internal
management and external control, CSD hopes to enhance the
competence and professionalism of the NGO community in the country
and the public standing of these organizations as agents of
democratic change in Bulgarian society.
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