Finance Department

The Finance Department supports the Mayor’s Office by preparing the annual budget, overseeing and managing the City’s daily financial operationsThe fact or condition of functioning or being active. to ensure complianceThe act or process of complying to a desire, demand, proposal, or regimen or to coercion. with approved appropriations and policies, analyzing the potential fiscalRelating to government revenue, especially taxes. impact of proposed City initiativesThe ability to assess and initiate things independently., and evaluating the likely effects of both adopted and proposed Federal and State legislation, regulationsA rule or directive made and maintained by an authority., and administrative codes.

Finance Department staff also assist auditors in preparing the annual audit and provides guidance and policy coordination to City personnel. The Finance Director advises the Mayor, City Administrator, and the Finance & Personnel Committee on recommended updates to accounting policies and procedures.

In addition, the Finance Department maintains the City’s general accounting records and oversees both the Payroll and Purchasing Divisions.