Finance Department

The Finance Department is responsible for the wise and prudent use of the city’s finances, while providing reliable financial information. This department provides quality financial management and utility billing services in a professional and efficient manner to achieve a high level of internal and external customer satisfaction. It is also responsible for the collection, investment, disbursement and documentation of all city funds. Preparing the city’s annual budget document and annual comprehensive financial report (audit) is another important duty as well. Processing and preparing payment for city purchases, expenditures and monitoring purchase orders is also a vital part of the department. The Finance Department also prepares the city payroll, prepares reports, analysis and information as needed by the City Manager, the City Council and other departments. Provides billing, collection and accounting for all water, wastewater and garbage accounts. The department is also responsible for the sound fiscal management of all City assets.

• To meet customer expectations in a timely and accurate manner.
• To enhance customer relations through on-going training and timely responsiveness.
• Enforce and apply the principles of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB).
• To provide accurate and compliant budgeting, accounting and payroll services to City departments in order to manage the city’s resources and meet federal, state and GASB requirement.

• Continued to maintain good accounting policies and procedures in order to wisely and prudently invest and use the City's funds.
• Received Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for FY 2019-2020 from the Government Finance Officers Association.
• Received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
• Continued work on the new customer portal, Siemens & Incode for all utility accounts.
• Supported bond issuance for City projects.
• Coordinated with City Manager’s office in the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Five-Year Financial Forecast.
• Achieved an unqualified audit opinion (clean audit).
• Crossed train staff for redundancy in operations.
• Selected and began implementation of budget software.

• Continue to maintain good accounting policies and procedures in order to wisely and prudently invest and use the City’s funds.
• Continue to receive the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association.
• Continue to receive the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association.
• Continue to encourage customers to use the online utility billing portal.
• Support bond issuance for City projects.
• Coordinate with City Manager’s office in the preparation of the Annual Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Five-Year Financial Forecast.
• Continue to cross train staff for redundancy in operations.
• Complete implementation of budget software.