Finance

Responsibilities

In addition to various administrative duties, the Finance Department is responsible for the oversight of billing and receipting of utility accounts, budget preparation and control, debt management, grant accounting, investment management, accounts payable and miscellaneous billings. The Finance Department maintains the City's general ledger, generates the necessary management reports, and assists the auditors in the preparation of the City's annual financial statements. 

The annual budget focuses on achieving the main strategic goals set by the City Council and projects implemented through the Capital Improvement Plan. Throughout the budget process the Finance Department seeks to:

• Create clarity for the community in the budget process
• Allocate revenues to highest priorities and outcomes citizens want and need
• Understand the trade-offs between funded and unfunded services
• Emphasize accountability, efficiency, innovation and partnerships

Services & Information

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