Finance Department

The Finance Department was established by the City Charter. The Department is the City’s custodian of the accounting system, and as a fiduciary, is responsible for:

• Business Tax Receipts
• Cash Disbursements
• Cash Receipts
• Expenditures and Outflows
• Financial Reporting
• Investment Management
• Collections and Liens
• Payroll Processing
• Recording Revenues and Inflows
• Utility Billing

The Finance Department is also charged with ensuring proper internal controls are in place throughout City operations for effective accountability.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Finance Department is to provide efficient fiduciary control of the City’s assets and resources, to provide accurate and useful financial information to City organizations and the community, and to promote sound strategies that will support the City’s fiscal and operational goals.