Finance

Mission Statement

To provide timely, accurate, clear and complete financial information, maintain adequate funds to carry on the city business, support other city departments, analyze financial information for our citizens, Mayor, City Council, city staff and outside agencies.

Responsibilities

The Finance Department provides financial services to the public and support services to all City Departments. The department is responsible for:

  • Accounts payable
  • Central collections
  • Coordinating the City's annual financial audit
  • General accounting
  • Payroll

Other Specific Responsibilities

Specifically, the department is responsible for:

  • Cash management
  • Debt management
  • Maintaining the general ledger
  • Preparation of financial reports as requested
  • Revenue and expenditure analysis

Report Preparation

The department prepares:

The division of Purchasing, including the print shop, reports to the Finance Department.

Accomplishments

Significant accomplishments include the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for the past 12 years.

Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report is a thorough and detailed presentation of the City's financial condition. It reports on the City's activities and balances for each fiscal year.