Overview

The Finance Department is a support department consisting of several program areas that provide services and information to the City and its citizens. The department is comprised of eight employees under the direction of Finance Director Shantavia Conner. The Finance Department is responsible for the accounting of all monies received and paid on behalf of the City verifying that prudence and due diligence are used in the expenditures of City funds; ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations for financial reporting; the safeguarding of the City’s assets. The Department accomplishes these responsibilities by performing the following functions:

• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Budgeting
• Cash Receipts
• Customer Service
• Financing Projects
• Financial Reporting
• Investments
• Payroll
• Purchasing and Utility Billing

Accounting

The Accounting program is responsible for maintaining the City’s integrated financial accounting system and overseeing the activities of City funds. The program is responsible for the processing and recording of all financial transactions (receipts and disbursements) in the City including:

• Accounts receivable and payable
• Debt administration
• Investment of City funds
• Payroll processing for employees
• Pension administration services for retired City employees
• Revenue collection

Financial Reports

• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Audits
• Annual Budget
• Capital Improvement Program
• Pension Budget

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Utility Billing & Customer Service

The Utility Billing and Customer Service program administers the City’s integrated system that includes monthly meter reading, billing and collection, and customer service support.