Finance

Mission Statement

To apply our best efforts in the fair presentation of any and all financial reports within the organization and for outside users of such information. In addition, provide support services to other city departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Director of Business and Finance advises the City Manager, Mayor and City Council Members and all departments on budget, financial, and accounting matters. Major areas of responsibility include:

  • Accounting
  • Budget operations
  • Financial administration and planning
  • Payroll
  • Utility billing

The Finance Department is responsible for processing transactions for the City programs and publishes the City's annual financial statements including the most recent copy of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and the Annual Budget.

Divisions

The Finance Department is responsible for the following divisions:

  • Accounts Payable
  • Enterprise Funds
  • General Accounts
  • Grants Accounts
  • Purchasing
  • Receivable Payroll

Achievement plaques awarded to the Finance DepartmentAccomplishments & Awards

The Finance Department is a 17-time recipient of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Award and a 16-time recipient of the GFOA Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.