Budget & Accounting

The Budget and Accounting Division of the Finance Department is responsible for the daily financial actions of the city.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include:

• Maintains the accounting records of the city
• Prepares regular financial reports summarizing the city’s financial position
• Prepares and publish the city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial Report
• Coordinates issuance of debt instruments
• Ensures timely payment of all city obligations
• Performs daily accounting services, such as:
  • Payroll
  • Accounts payable
    • ACH/EFT Authorization Form (PDF) (For receiving payments by EFT)
    • ACH/EFT Frequently Asked Questions Brochure (PDF)
  • Accounts receivable
  • Purchases
  • Fixed asset accounting
  • Grant accounting
• Coordinates the development and preparation of the city’s Annual Budget
• Assists with development and update of city’s 5-year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)
• Coordinates development of performance measures and benchmark analysis