2017-30017 ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2017 - 30017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF TAMEKA OTTO - STEWART AS DIRECTOR OF
THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Tameka Otto - Stewart as Director of
the Office of Budget and Performance Improvement (OBPI) for the City of Miami Beach;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Otto - Stewart has over 18 years of combined public and private
sector experience within the United States and internationally; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Otto - Stewart's prior work experience covers all aspects of
financial management within organizations; including budget development and
administration, internal audit, policy development, benefits selection and administration,
performance measurement, project management, and training; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.02(b), of the City of Miami Beach
Charter, the City Manager has the power to appoint the directors of City departments,
except for the Legal Department and the City Clerk's Office, with the consent of the
Mayor and the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission consent to and confirm the
appointment of Tameka Otto - Stewart as Director of OBPI for the City of Miami Beach,
Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby consent to and
confirm the appointment of Tameka Otto - Stewart as Director of OBPI for the City of
Miami Beach.
PASSED and ADOPTED this a5 day of 9p-iii ,(2017.
ATTEST:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: September 13, 2017
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI BEACH,
FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF TAMEKAOTTO- STEWART
AS DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF BUDGET AND PERFORMANCE
IMPROVEMENT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02 of the City Charter, it is recommended that
the Mayor and the City Commission adopt the attached resolution consenting and confirming
Tameka Otto - Stewart as the Director for the Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
Department for the City of Miami Beach.
ANALYSIS
As the Director for the Office of Budget and Performance Improvement Department, Ms.Otto- Stewart
is responsible for the alignment and deployment of strategic planning, resource allocation,
performance, results, and accountability. Ms.Otto- Stewart will be responsible for developing
department goals and systems that align with the City's Mission and Values.
Ms.Otto - Stewart's skills, experience and reputation over the years as a servant in the public and
private sector within the United States and Internationally more than qualify her to be the right
candidate for the vacant position of Office of Budget and Performance Improvement Director. Her
areas of expertise include financial management, budget development and administration, internal
audit, policy development, benefits selection and administration, performance measurement, project
management, and training.
Ms.Otto - Stewart has a Master's degree from Florida International University in Finance. Additionally,
she has completed the Academy for Strategic Management Certificate Program at Florida
International University. Ms. Otto - Stewart is also certified with the Florida Government Finance
Officer Program of the Florida Government Finance Officers Association. These skills with her past
experience will no doubt be useful in positively redirecting the focus and goals of the Office of Budget
and Performance Improvement Department.
CONCLUSION
In August 2017, the City Manager appointed Tameka Otto - Stewart as the Office of Budget and
Performance Improvement Director effective September 18, 2017. Ms. Otto - Stewart has years of
experience within the public and private sector within the United States and Internationally. Ms. Otto -
Stewart was previously the Budget Officer for the City of Miami Beach. Before then, Ms. Otto -
Stewart held the position of Budget Manager, Senior Management & Budget Analyst and
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Management & Budget Analyst with the City of Miami Beach. As such, I recommend for your
approval as Director.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is recommended that
the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and confirming Tameka Otto -
Stewart as the Office of Budget and Performance Improvement Director.
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TAMEIA OTTO STEWART CPA, MSF, CGFO
1585 SW 193 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Telephone: (954) 446 -3159
E mail: tamekanneotto @gmail.corn
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I am a highly motivated Certified Government Financial Officer and Certified Public Accountant with over eighteen years of
combined public and private sector experience within the United States and internationally. My experience covers all aspects
of financial management within organizations; including budget development and administration, internal audit, policy
development, benefits selection and administration, performance measurement, project management, and training. I have
prepared SEC filings for major publicly traded corporations, performed system reviews, risk assessments, and other
analytical procedures. I have strong analytical skills; excel in organizing and manipulating data, and in finding the most
efficient and economical uses for limited resouurces. I am trained in process improvement strategies and am able to limit the
expenditure of funds through analyzing operations and recommending and implementing strategies to improve efficiency and
increase productivity. I am a progressive professional, as evidenced by my years of experience with high - profile, reputable
employers, as well as my educational acumen. I am currently the Vice President of the South Florida chapter of the Florida
Government Finance Officer Association, and previously sat on the certification board of the Florida CGFO examination, I
have a pleasant disposition, and pride myself on working hard, improving current operations, leading change, and achieving
results.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Management: Trained and experienced
in managing the financial
competencies include:
Budgeting and Financial Management: Advanced skills
aspects of an organization. Ivey management
in the following budgeting and financial management
areas:
• Risk Management
• Contract Management
• Budget Development
• Revenue
• Training & Development
• Purchasing Systems
• Capital Budgeting
Forecasting
• Developing Policy and Procedures
• Communication
• Budget Monitoring
• Financial Analysis
• Budget Forecasting
• Financial Planning
• Investments
• Debt Management
Internal Consulting; Possess strong consulting
and process
Auditing: Skilled and
Software: Experienced
inmprovennentskills and experienced in the
following:
experienced in managing and
conducting audit types below:
and Proficient in the
following applications:
• Process Improvement
• Staffing Analysis
• Compliance
• Microsoft Office
• Operation Review
• Program Evaluation
• Investigative
• Eden
• Action Planning
• Work Distribution
• Operational
• MACS
• ERP Implementation
• Performance
• Active Strategy
• Financial Controls
• Munis
• Position Control
Facilitation: Completed a Strategic Management
certification program to
Project Management: Responsible
for conducting
develop Management & Facilitation skills,
Learned and demonstrated
projects involving a variety of government
agencies,
competency in the key techniques below:
Examples of major projects include:
• Strategic Planning
• Focused Discussion
• Transition to a new ERP (Eden to Munis)
• SWOT Analysis
• Project Planning
• Transition to a new budgeting systems
• Action Planning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Automation of Policy and Procedure System
• Brainstorming
• Guided Problem Solving
• Documentation of time management system
• Team Building
• Decision Making Meetings
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TAMEKA OTTO STEWART CPA, MSF, CGFO
1585 SW 193 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Telephone: (954) 446 -3159
E -mail: tamekanneotto @gmail,com
EDUCATION
FLORIDA GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS' ASSOICIATION CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT FINANCE
OFFICER (CGFO)
The Florida Certified Government Finance Officer Program (Certification Program) of the Florida Government Finance
Officers Association (FGFOA) is a broad educational self -study program designed to verify knowledge in the disciplines of
government finance.
November, 2012
- Completed each of five parts of this rigorous program on first attempt - Municipal Budgeting Treasury Management) Debt
Administration! Accounting & Financial Reporting) Financial Administration
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Metropolitan Center, Miami, FL
Academy for Strategic Management Certificate Program
Certificate Completed December 2010
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Licensed Certified Public Accountant, (State of Virginia) License # 29971
Successfully completed this rigorous self -study program in January 2001
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, FL
Master of Science in Finance December 1999
Emphasis areas:
Financial Management and Administration
Foreign Exchange Trading
Entrepreneurship
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA: 3.6
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES Kingston, Jamaica
Bachelor of Science in Management & Accounting May 1998
Emphasis areas:
Accounting and Economics
Management and Planning
Financial Management and Administration
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Cumulative GPA: 3.5
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Miami Beach, FL
The City of Miami Beach is a diverse, international city with a dependent district, and a redevelopment agency. The
combined operating budgets in fiscal year 2017 totaled approximately $605 million and the Capital Improvement Plan totaled
over $88 million.
Budget Officer January 2015- Present
Budget Manager 2014- 2015
Senior Management & Budget Analyst 2012- 2014
Management & Budget Analyst 2009- 2012
• Supervise the Budget Staff
• Responsible for spearheading the budget component of implementation of the new Enterprise Resource
Planning system
• Played a key role in the 2015 issuance of over $620 million in municipal bonds
• Current Chairperson of the City's OPEB Trust
• Responsible for Capital and Operating budget development
• Prepare Truth In Millage (TRIM) forms for submission to the Florida Department of Revenue
• Prepare budget manual and calendar for distribution to all departments during city -wide workshop which
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TAMEKA OTTO STEWART CPA, MSF, CGFO
1585 SW 193 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Telephone: (954) 446 -3159
E -mail: tamekanneotto @gmail.com
begins the annual budget process
• Conduct the annual budget training with all department directors and budget liaisons
• Review proposed departmental work plans and budget requests upon receipt and recommend funding
necessary to maintain current service level and address proposed enhancements based on preliminary
certification of taxable value received from the Property Appraiser
• Compile citywide proposed budget document for subsequent release and transmittal to the City Commission
upon direction of the Administration
• Prepare the annual Adopted Work Plan and Operating Budget Book
• Monitor General Fund, Enterprise, Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Redevelopment Agency Funds
through an automated financial management system
• Prepare agenda items for transmittal to City Commission
• Prepare quarterly reports required by City Charter and recommend budget amendments as necessary to
maintain a fiscally sound and balanced budget as required by State Statutes
• Monitor departments' position control and salary forecasting though and automated forecasting system
• Responsible for monitoring and projecting the General Fund, Internal Service and Enterprise Fund revenues
• Successfully spearheaded the transition to a new budgeting system
PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS Fort Lauderdale, FL
PricewaterhouseCoopers is a global professional services firm headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is the world's
largest professional services firm which provides industry - focused services for public and private clients. It is the largest of
the "Big Four" accountancy firms in terms of revenue. PwC has offices in 743 cities across 157 countries and employs over
223,000 people. It had total revenues of $35.9 billion in FY 2016, of which $15.2 billion was generated by its Assurance
practice, $9,0 billion by its Tax practice, and $11.5 billion by its Advisory practice.
Assurance Associate July 2004- May 2006
• Prepared SEC regulatory filings including 10Qs, 10Ks and 8Ks for top -tier clients including Carnival
Corporation, Rail America and Terremark Worldwide
• Developed and analyzed policies and procedures
• Analyzed and implemented internal controls
• Performed financial statement audits, system reviews, risk assessments, and other analytical procedures
• Evaluated Financial Service clients' compliance with section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act- 2002
• Responsible for planning, developing, analyzing, evaluating, advising and improving various management
control systems, programs and policies, work methods and procedures
• Assisted clients with identifying and documenting key business processes through the use of narratives and
flowcharts
• Assisted clients with identifying risks and mitigating controls associated with key business processes and
documenting risk and control matrices
• Identified internal control weaknesses and communicated such weaknesses, along with recommendations for
remediation to management
• Audited systems for compliance
• Recommended improvements for cost savings
• Recommended process and policy changes to increase revenues
UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) Kingston, Jamaica
United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States federal government agency primarily
responsible for administering civilian foreign aid through assistance programs in the areas authorized by the Congress in the
Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. The agency is an independent federal agency which operates subject to the foreign policy
guidance of the President, Secretary of State, and the National Security Council. USAID's stated goals include providing
"economic, development and humanitarian assistance around the world in support of the foreign policy goals of the United
States ". It operates in Sub - Saharan Africa; Asia and the Near East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Europe, and Eurasia.
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TAMEKA OTTO STEWART CPA, MSF, CGFO
1585 SW 193 Terrace, Pembroke Pines, FL 33029
Telephone: (954) 446 -3159
E -mail: tamekanneotto @gmail.com
Financial Analyst June 2000- December 2003
• Served as Lead Analyst for Caribbean and Latin America Development programs
• Responsible for coordinating and developing recommendations on resource allocation activities and issues
relating to non - government organizations assigned to me throughout the years
• Responsible for planning and directing the budget for the agency as well as preparing and interpreting
financial statements
• Accountability extended to coordinating, evaluating and documenting financial analysis of multi-million
dollar contracts and presenting results and recommendations to Senior Management
• Responsible for reviewing and approving journal entries and participate in month end and year end closings
• Received meritorious award for outstanding performance twice in one year
VENECIA DEVELOPMENT LLC St, Catherine, Jamaica
Venecia Development LLC is a mid -sized Real Estate Development & Investments company which specializes in residential
and commercial development, as well as providing project and construction management services.
General Manager January 1999- June 2000
• Supervised a staff of seven while spearheading the accounting and financial functions, generating sales in
excess of $15Million
• Created and implemented an innovative budgeting database, increasing productivity and expanding
competitive intelligence gathering
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Miami, FL
• MBA Advisor and Graduate Assistant December 1998- December 1999
HONORS, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Current Vice President of the South Florida chapter of the Florida Government Finance Officer Association
• Past Treasurer of the South Florida chapter of the Florida Government Finance Officer Association
• Sat on the Certification Board for the Florida Certified Government Financial Officer (CGFO) examination
• Elected Director of the Murano at Hampton Park Homeowners' Association 2010 -2012
• Florida International University's Honor Society of Financial Management 1999
• Latin American & Caribbean Student Academic Scholarship Recipient 1999
• Victoria Mutual Building Society Academic Scholarship Recipient 1998
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