Finance

The Finance Department prepares financial statements.  The Department also assists the Mayor and Council in the development of fiscal policy.

Department Mission Statement

The mission of the Finance Department is to provide high quality financial services to all of its customers, both external and internal, by:

• Providing accurate, complete and timely information regarding the City’s financial condition and transactions
• Protecting City assets against unauthorized use and managing City assets for their most productive use
• Administering the City’s revenue ordinance, finance-related laws, regulations and contracts in an efficient and equitable manner
• Providing administrative guidance and service to other City departments to obtain the equipment and services they need to effectively manage their responsibilities
• Implementing effective procedures for the timely liquidation of all properly documented City liabilities, which ensure compliance with all legal requirements
• Maintaining a commitment to a high level of personal productivity and a continuous pursuit of the means for improving the Departments’ procedures and achieving significant personal satisfaction of the staff’s professional role