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ASM and DFO Summary Results

*Positive (+) sign indicates an improved score from last year. Negative (-) sign indicates a decreased score. Mean change is determined by subtracting the 2008 mean score from the 2009 mean score.

Budget Management

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Budget Management.

Budget Management Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 4.35 17 4.38 16 +0.02
Timely and accurate budget data provided upon request 4.35 17 4.38 16 +0.02
Timeliness of response to inquiries 4.56 18 4.53 15 -0.02
Timeliness of budget transfers and Position Action Forms 4.56 18 4.47 15 -0.09
Provides adequate support for budget projections/Financial Assessment 3.88 16 4.00 15 +0.13
Value of the Internal Budget Document (IBD) 3.82 17 3.87 15 +0.04
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   19   17  

Controller's Office

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Controller's Office.

Controller's Office Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.17 18 3.41 17 +0.25
Knowledge and professionalism of staff 3.17 18 3.53 17 +0.36
Clear easy to follow policies and procedures 2.83 18 2.94 16 +0.10
Usefulness of content available on Controller's website (forms, policies, procedures) 2.69 16 3.13 15 +0.45
Timeliness of payments to vendors 2.65 17 3.25 16 +0.60
Effective handling of invoices 2.83 18 3.35 17 +0.52
Timeliness of travel and expense reimbursement 1.95 19 3.17 18 +1.22
Timeliness of completion of month-end closing NA NA 4.19 16 NA
Timeliness of recording of transactions to General Ledger NA NA 4.00 16 NA
Timeliness of processing of Chartfield requests NA NA 3.86 14 NA
Adequate responses provided on requests for information/guidance NA NA 3.44 16 NA
Sufficient response time when requesting information NA NA 3.56 16 NA
Provides adequate communication on key issues to the campus community NA NA 2.67 15 NA
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   20   18  

Facilities Management

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Facilities Management.

Facilities Management Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.75 20 4.17 18 +0.42
Knowledge and professionalism of staff 4.16 19 4.39 18 +0.23
Ease of use of key issue process 3.89 18 4.00 17 +0.11
The electronic work order meets my needs 3.41 17 3.76 17 +0.35
Timeliness of billing process 2.68 19 2.94 18 +0.26
Accuracy of the billing process 3.05 19 3.35 17 +0.30
Timeliness of response to routine requests 3.70 20 3.78 18 +0.08
Timeliness of response to urgent/emergency problems 4.11 19 4.17 18 +0.06
Quality of landscaping and grounds 4.42 19 4.67 18 +0.25
Quality of custodial services provided 3.70 20 4.00 17 +0.30
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   20      

Financial Management Information System (FMIS)

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of FMIS.

FMIS Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with services provided 3.88 17 3.76 17 -0.12
Timeliness in completing PS Finance User ID changes 3.69 16 3.94 16 +0.25
Responsiveness in resolving issues reported to FIS helpdesk (PS Finance) 3.20 15 3.75 16 +0.55
Timeliness of weekly and monthly PS Finance reports 3.76 17 4.12 17 +0.35
Availability of reports to meet end users needs 3.81 16 3.76 17 -0.05
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   19   17  

Mail Services

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Mail Services.

Mail Services Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.53 15 3.59 17 +0.05
Timeliness of mail delivery to you 3.41 17 3.53 17 +0.12
Accuracy of mail delivery 3.00 16 3.59 17 +0.59
Timeliness of mail delivery to intended recipient when you are the sender 3.33 15 3.64 14 +0.31
Consistency of mail delivery/pick-up time 4.00 14 3.94 17 -0.06
Information or training on the preparation of mail delivery 3.55 11 3.60 15 +0.05
Accuracy of mail charges 3.42 12 3.20 15 -0.22
Provides adequate communication regarding matters affecting the campus community (e.g. mail schedule changes in policies services provided etc) 3.33 12 3.00 17 -0.33
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   20   18  

Payroll Services

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Payroll Services.

Payroll Services Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 4.15 20 4.50 18 +0.35
Ease of use of forms and procedures for timekeeping 3.95 20 4.22 18 +0.27
Responsiveness to and correction of payroll distribution errors 3.95 19 4.28 18 +0.33
Timeliness of response to timekeeping questions/requests 4.25 20 4.44 18 +0.19
Effective problem resolution 4.05 20 4.33 18 +0.28
Effectiveness of Payroll recommendations 4.06 16 4.27 15 +0.20
Working relations with your department 4.32 19 4.59 17 +0.27
Easy to use Payroll Services website 3.67 15 4.00 15 +0.33
Usefulness of payroll self service functions (myCSULB) 4.06 18 4.25 16 +0.19
Provides adequate communication regarding matters affecting employees (e.g. pay schedule, policy changes, deduction explanations, services provided, etc) 3.61 18 3.94 17 +0.33
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   20   18  

Purchasing

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Purchasing.

Purchasing Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with the services provided 3.78 18 3.50 18 -0.28
Accessibility of staff when needed 3.42 19 3.22 18 -0.20
Knowledgeable staff 3.74 19 3.53 17 -0.21
Professionalism of staff 3.89 19 3.67 18 -0.23
Effective problem resolution 3.37 19 3.28 18 -0.09
Clear, easy to follow policies and procedures 3.11 19 3.39 18 0.28
Accommodating rush and emergency orders 3.68 19 3.56 16 -0.12
Time between initiating a requisition and issuing a purchase order 3.16 19 2.94 17 -0.22
Timeliness of receiving goods and/or services from time of requisition 3.60 15 3.53 17 -0.07
Availability of information on the status of my order 3.28 18 3.24 17 -0.04
Considers my needs when selecting new vendors 2.82 17 3.41 17 +0.59
Taking advantage of all vendor discounts that are allowed 3.46 13 3.73 15 +0.27
Efficiency of Procurement Credit Card purchase option 3.58 19 3.89 18 +0.31
Usefulness of Procurement Credit Card purchase option 4.00 18 4.06 18 +0.06
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   19   18  

Safety and Risk Management

Rating levels of satisfaction with the following attributes of Safety and Risk Management.

Safety and Risk Management Satisfaction Ratings
Attribute 2008 Mean 2008 Resp. 2009 Mean 2009 Resp. *Mean Change
Overall satisfaction with services provided 4.32 19 4.50 18 +0.18
Ease of use of forms and procedures for Environmental Health & Safety 3.89 18 4.18 17 +0.29
Ease of use of forms and procedures for Risk Management/Workers Compensation 4.05 20 4.22 18 +0.17
Accessibility of unit/staff regarding your Environmental Health & Safety issue(s) 4.44 16 4.44 16 +0.00
Accessibility of unit/staff regarding your Risk Management/Workers Compensation issue(s) 4.55 20 4.39 18 -0.16
Effectiveness of service/advice regarding your Environmental Health & Safety issue(s) 4.11 18 4.29 17 +0.18
Effectiveness of service/advice regarding your Risk Management/Workers Compensation issue(s) 4.47 19 4.33 18 -0.14
Knowledge and professionalism of staff 4.47 19 4.61 18 +0.14
Effectiveness of web site regarding your issue(s) 3.88 16 3.94 17 +0.06
Availability of types of Environmental Health & Safety training to meet your needs NA NA 4.13 16 NA
Availability of types of Risk Management training to meet your needs NA NA 4.06 16 NA
Availability of types of Environmental Health & Safety training to meet the needs of your area staff NA NA 4.20 15 NA
Availability of types of Risk Management training to meet the needs of your area staff and/or faculty NA NA 4.19 16 NA
Responsiveness of unit/staff to your Environmental Health & Safety request(s)/question(s) 4.29 17 4.31 16 +0.02
Responsiveness of unit/staff to your Risk Management/Workers Compensation request(s)/question(s) 4.65 20 4.39 18 -0.26
Total respondents (including "Don't Knows")   20   18  
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