DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE MANAGER III
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DEPARTMENTAL FINANCE MANAGER III
Salary
$152,555.76 - $237,254.88 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
F1054B-R
Department
PROBATION
Opening Date
01/22/2026
Closing Date
2/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position/Program Information
Exam number
F1054B-R
When to Apply:
We will be accepting online applications from Monday, January 26, 2026 at 8:00 A.M. (PT) until Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 P.M.(PT). All applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. (PT) on Friday, February 13, 2026, to be accepted.
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from everyone.
Why work for us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
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Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
The County of Los Angeles offers an excellent compensation package that includes a Cafeteria Benefit Plan, Contributory Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation & Thrift Plans, and 13 paid Holidays. Clickhere (https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/benefits-2/) to see a list of employee benefits.
Special Salary Information:
This position is subject to the provisions of the Management Appraisal of Performance Plan (MAPP). Initial salary placement and subsequent salary adjustments will be made in accordance with MAPP guidelines and regulations.
Essential Job Functions
Plans, assigns, directs, and evaluates the work of sections involved in extensive and complex departmental financial management activities in the areas of budget, accounting, fiscal, financial analysis, financial reporting, and other financial management functions.
Directs the planning, organization, and implementation of the department's annual budget to ensure compliance with Chief Executive Office budget directives and coordinates the preparation of department budget requests to the Chief Executive Office.
Directs the departmental general accounting system including cost, fiscal, billing, revenue and trust accounts; analyzes and interprets accounting provisions and regulations and provides recommendations for their implementation and impact on department programs.
Advises and consults with management concerning the department's budgetary status during the year and the impact on existing and proposed department operations and programs; develops plans for internal reallocation of budget funds to meet changing department priorities.
Functions as the financial advisor to department management concerning the accounting and financial implications of existing and projected department operations.
Directs the preparation and submission of a wide variety of internal financial reports for department management and any required financial reports for outside agencies.
Develops short and long term financial plans and assists in the development of department strategic financial planning.
Administers department internal controls through ongoing monitoring activities and conducts periodic audits to ensure compliance with department and County internal control policies and procedures.
Analyzes Federal and State legislation affecting department revenue, collections, and budgets.
Initiates and directs the preparation of cost, revenue, and accounting system procedure studies and recommends and implements policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
Manages department support services such as central procurement, warehouse, space and facilities or other support services.
For more information, please view the classification specification:Departmental Finance Manager III (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/classspecs/1065338?keywords=1054&page@type=classSpecifications) .
Requirements
Option I
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree* or higher in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field-AND-Two years management experience directing through subordinate supervisors the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.
-OR-
Option II
Four years management experience directing through subordinate supervisors the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program.
Special requirement information:
*In order to receive credit for any @type of college degree, such as a Bachelor's degree or higher, you must indicate on the job application and attach a legible copy of the official diploma or official transcripts, or official letter from the accredited institution which shows the degree awarded/conferred date with the Registrar's signature and/or school seal with your application or within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing or your application may be rejected. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Withhold information:
No withholds will be allowed. Required education and/or experience must be fully met by the last day of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
Endorsement of county qualifications:
If you performed work that differs from the duties described in your class specification and believe you qualify for this opportunity, please provide verification via official documentation of additional responsibility bonus, out-of-class bonus, temporary assignment bonus or reclassification study with CEO Classification within 7 calendar days from the last day of filing. Employees do not need to submit such verification if they hold or have held a position that regularly performs functions in alignment with the requirements
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Physical class:
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
This examination will consist of TWO (2) parts:
Part I:Multiple choice and/or simulation assessment(s), weighted 50%, assessing:
Deductive Reasoning
Leading & Supervising
Deciding & Initiating Action
Adhering to Principles and Values
Delivering Results
Relating & Networking
Achieving Work Goals
Entrepreneurial Thinking
Persuading and Influencing
Adapting and Responding to Change
Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
Formulating Strategies and Concepts
Candidates may be invited to participate in both Part I and II. However, only those that achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in Part I, will have Part II scored.
Part II:Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted 50%, assessing:
Scale of Budgetary Responsibility
Accounting/Fiscal Unit Management Experience
Budget Unit Management Experience
Supervisory Experience
Various Budget and Fiscal Assignments
Stakeholder Communication
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must meet the Requirements and receive a passing score of 70% or higher on each test part to be placed on the eligible list.
Transfer of test components
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam.
Test preparation:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides may help in preparing for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
Online practice tests are available athttps://www.shldirect.com/en-us/practice-tests
Various information can be found on our website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/job-search-toolkit/. The section dedicated to test preparation is "Employment Test Assistance."
Eligibility and Vacancy Information:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies in LA County Probation as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
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New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in toGovernmentjobs.comand following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's login information may erase a candidate's original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Tele@type Phone:(800) 899-4099
California Relay Services Phone:(800) 735-2922
Department Contact Name:Kyle Lent
Department Contact Phone:(213) 441-2091
Department Contact Email:klent@hr.lacounty.gov
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit:https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone tele@type equipment may leave messages by calling the tele@type phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttp://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit:https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102\PPG\115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
I understand the above information and instructions.
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Many important notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail:
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It is your responsibility to take the above steps to view correspondence. Los Angeles County will not consider claims of not viewing or receiving notification to be a valid reason for late test administration or rescheduling of a test component.
I understand the above information and instructions.
03
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field?
We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Yes, and I have attached a legible copy of my diploma, official transcripts, or official letter signed by the registrar to my application.
Yes, and I will email a legible copy of my diploma, official transcripts, or official letter signed by the registrar to klent@hr.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from the end of the filing period.
No, I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business or Public Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field.
04
If you claimed a degree, please provide the following information:
Degree @type (e.g. Bachelor's, Master's)
Major or Field of Study
Name of University or College
Date degree was conferred
If no degree is claimed, please enter "N/A".
05
How many years of management experience do you have directing through subordinate supervisors the analysis, preparation and ongoing administration of a departmental or organizational budget, accounting, fiscal or auditing program?
No Experience
Some experience but less than 1 year
At least 1 year but less than 2 years
At least 2 years but less than 3 years
At least 3 years but less than 4 years
More than 4 years
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If you claimed work experience in the question above youMUSTprovideALLof the following for each role where that experience was gained:
Official Payroll Title
Name of Department / Bureau / Division / Section / Unit
Name and Title of Supervisor
Date(s) of Employment: FROM(mm/dd/yr) - TO (mm/dd/yr)
of subordinate supervisors and # of indirectly managed staff (staff that report to your subordinate supervisors)
List of duties performed
If you do not have any experience in this area, please @type "DOES NOT APPLY". Failure to provide ALL the requested information above may result in disqualification of your application.
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Evaluation of Training and Experience (T&E) Instructions:The following questions are a self-assessment of your training and experience as it relates to the position. The training and experience-based questions will evaluate your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities gained in the following areas:
Scale of Budgetary Responsibility
Accounting/Fiscal Unit Management Experience
Budget Unit Management Experience
Supervisory Experience
Various Budget and Fiscal Assignments
Stakeholder Communication
This assessment is weighted 50%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
In order to receive credit for your responses, please make sure to provide specific and relevant supporting work history or evidence when prompted.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. You will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following self-assessment, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this training and experience questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may verify the information that I have provided.I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or intentional omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions that may include removal from this examination and dismissal from County employment.
I have read and understood the above instructions.
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T&E Question 1
What is the largest annual budget amount for which you have had direct responsibility?
Under $50 million
$50 Million and above, but less than $200 Million
$200 Million and above, but less than $400 Million
$400 Million and above, but less than $600 Million
$600 Million and above, but less than $800 Million
$800 Million and above, but less than $1 Billion
$1 Billion and above
I do not have experience in this area.
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T&E Question 1a
To receive credit for the previous response, please provide the following information regarding the time you spent managing a budget of the dollar amount that you selected above:
Your job title(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Name of your employer(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Brief description of your duties and scope of responsibility related to overseeing the budget you selected.
If you do not have experience managing a budget, please @type "N/A". Referring to a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
Example
If I selected "$200 Million and above, but less than $400 Million", my response may look like this...
Budget Director, Citigroup - As a Budget Director I... (and a brief description of my duties and scope of responsibility related to overseeing a budget of $200 Million or more).
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T&E Question 2
How many years of formal supervisory or managerial (with subordinate supervisors) experience do you have overseeing an accounting or fiscal unit/team?
Note: An "accounting or fiscal unit/team" refers to an organizational unit with primary responsibility for non-budgetary financial operations, such as general or governmental accounting, accounts payable and receivable, billing, revenue collection, grants or contracts fiscal administration, purchasing or other fiscal support services, internal controls, compliance, audits, and related accounting systems and processes.
Less than 3 years of experience
3 years of experience, but less than 4 years
4 years of experience, but less than 5 years
5 years of experience, but less than 6 years
6 years of experience, but less than 7 years
7 or more years of experience
I do not have experience in this area.
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T&E Question 2a
To receive credit for the previous response, please provide the following information regarding the time you spent as a formal supervisor or manager:
Your job title(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Name of your employer(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Employment start date and end date of the time you held this position. The total number of years should support the selection you made in the previous question.
Brief description of the duties you performed while serving in a supervisory or managerial role and the responsibilities of the organizational unit for which you were responsible for.
If you do not have experience overseeing an accounting or fiscal unit/team, please @type "N/A". Referring to a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
Example
If I selected "7 or more years of experience," my response may look like this...
Accounting Manager, Intuit; 3/2016 - 6/2023 - As an Accounting Manager, I was responsible for... (and a brief description of my responsibilities). The organizational unit that I managed was primarily responsible for... (and a brief description of the unit's responsibilities).
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T&E Question 3
How many years of formal supervisor or managerial (with subordinate supervisors) experience do you have overseeing a budget unit/team?
Note: A "budget unit/team" refers to an organizational unit with primary responsibility for budgetary functions, such as budget development and formulation; expenditure and revenue monitoring; financial forecasting; variance analysis; budget projections; and coordination of budget submissions, adjustments, and approvals.
Less than 3 years of experience
3 years of experience, but Less than 4 years
4 years of experience, but less than 5 years
5 years of experience, but less than 6 years
6 years of experience, but less than 7 years
7 or more years of experience
I do not have experience in this area.
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T&E Question 3a
To receive credit for the previous response, please provide the following information regarding the time you spent as a formal supervisor or manager:
Your job title(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Name of your employer(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Employment start date and end date of the time you held this position. The total number of years should support the selection you made in the previous question.
Brief description of the duties you performed while serving in a supervisory or managerial role and the responsibilities of the organizational unit for which you were responsible for.
If you do not have experience overseeing a budget unit/team, please @type "N/A". Referring to a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
Example
If I selected "3 years of experience, but less than 4 years," my response may look like this...
Budget Director, Citigroup; 9/2022 - Present - As a Budget Director I was responsible for... (and a brief description of my responsibilities). The organizational unit that I managed was primarily responsible for... (and a brief description of the unit's responsibilities).
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T&E Question 4
Please indicate the largest division, section, or unit you have managed directly, or through subordinate supervisors.
1-2 employees
3-10 employees
11-20 employees
21-30 employees
31-40 employees
41-50 employees
Over 50 employees
I have not managed any subordinates
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T&E Question 4a
To receive credit for the previous response, please provide the following information:
Your job title(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Name of your employer(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Brief description of your responsibilities.
If you do not have experience managing a division, section, or unit, please @type "N/A". Referring to a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
Example
If I selected "3-10 employees," my response may look like this...
Accounting Supervisor; Intel Corporation - As an Accounting Supervisor, I directly managed 9 employees and I was responsible for... (and a brief description of my responsibilities).
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T&E Question 5
How many of the following tasks have you been directly responsible for managing? (Select all that apply)
Accounts payable (e.g., vendor payments)
Billing for services rendered
Developing and monitoring a budget
Establishing rates for services
Financial forecasting
Financial grant management
Reimbursement claiming
Representing the organization in financial audits
Interpreting policies, codes, laws, or regulations related to budget/financial matters
None of the above
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T&E Question 5a
To receive credit for the previous response, please provide the following information:
Your job title(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Name of your employer(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Brief description of the work you performed related toeachtask you selected.
If you selected "None of the above," please @type "N/A". Referring to a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
Example
If I selected "Accounts payable (e.g., vendor payments) and Billing for services rendered," my response may look like this...
Accounting Analyst; Intel Corporation - As an Accounting Analyst I... (and a brief description of the work I did related to accounts payable and billing for services rendered).
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T&E Question 6
Indicate which of the following stakeholders you communicate with on a monthly or more frequent basis to represent your organization on important financial matters (e.g., budget, billing, accounting, fiscal, financial analysis, financial reporting and planning, financial management). (Select all that apply)
Executive leadership (e.g., CEO, CFO, COO, Departmental Director)
Internal finance or accounting departments
Organizational governing bodies (e.g., board of directors, executive committee, oversight committees)
Other internal departments or business units
External partners (e.g., vendors, contractors, auditors, financial institutions, regulatory agencies)
None of the above
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T&E Question 6a
To receive credit for the previous response, please provide the following information:
Your job title(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Name of your employer(s) during the time you gained the experience.
Brief description of the kinds of information that you communicate to the stakeholders you selected.
If you selected "None of the above," please @type "N/A". Referring to a resume or application will NOT be considered as a response.
Example
If I selected "Internal finance or accounting departments and Other internal departments or business units," my response may look like this...
Accounting Analyst; Intel Corporation - As an Accounting Analyst I would regularly interact with my colleagues in the finance division regarding... (and a brief description of the topics we would communicate on).
Accounting Supervisor, Intel Corporation - As an Accounting Supervisor I would regularly communicate with our service units regarding... (and a brief description of the topics we would communicate on).
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