Finance (General Fund)

FY2023-24 Adopted Budget

Department Purpose:

The Finance Department includes six divisions. The Administration, Budget and Evaluation, and Accounting divisions prepare the City budget, financial audit, and a variety of other reports. The Accounting division is responsible for payroll and accounts payable. The Print Shop does all in-house printing and mailing. The Licensing division issues a variety of licenses and permits that are required to do business, sell to the public, or solicit funds in the City of Springfield. The Purchasing division contracts for goods and services for all departments, boards and agencies in the City of Springfield. Many of these divisions serve as a resource to other departments.

Department Mission:

The mission of the Finance Department is to effectively and efficiently provide the highest quality of fiscal services to the citizens of Springfield, elected officials and all City employees. We are committed to integrity, accountability, and customer service to accomplish our mission and to serve our customers.


FY 2023-24 Budget Highlights:

Added $919,000 of on-going funding in supplies and services for Hammon's Field with a 100% offset in miscellaneous revenues. The funding comes from the Cardinals and Missouri State lease of the facility. The expenditures are for insurance and reinvestment back into the facility.


Added $122,050 of on-going in operating supplies and services for liability insurance and consumer price index adjustment.


Added $26,900 of on-going funding in supplies and services for short-term rental monitoring software.

Summary of Expenditures:

Personal Services Summary:

Performance Measures:

Finance Performance Measures Table