Finance
Department Mission
The Finance Department is committed to maintaining high quality accounting standards, to safeguarding City's assets, to providing financial information in a timely manner, and to providing positive customer service to both external and internal customers. We take pride in our work and are accountable and trusted to carry out our responsibilities with honesty and integrity.
Financial Operations
Provide fiscal management, financial reporting and internal controls that safeguard the City's assets. Financial Operations includes three operating units: Accounts Payable, Payroll and Financial Analysis & Reporting.
Accounts Payable: pay all the City's bills and prepare 1099 forms;
Payroll: provide payroll services for employees of City departments and ensure compliance with Federal and State tax regulations; and
Financial Analysis & Reporting: prepare the annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), provide records and financials for all funds of the City, meeting the standard of the auditors, the City Council and Federal and State regulations.
Revenue Generation
Collect and process the revenues of the City including the Business License program.
Budget & Financial Planning
To provide and administer a City budget and ten-year financial
planning document.
• Current City Budget
Miscellaneous Payments
Maintain and expense financial payments which do not effect Finance & Management Services Programs.
City Treasury
Manage the City's portfolio by meeting the California Government code and the City's adopted investment policy so that sufficient investment liquidity and anticipated revenue are available to meet projected estimated expenditures. Process returned checks and receivables in an expedient manner so that a greater percentage of funds are collected. Maintain assessment and bond districts according to California law by following proper accounting procedures.
Purchasing & Materials Management
Provide purchasing and materials management services in a ti mel y and efficient manner, ensure that products and services are delivered when required at the most reasonable price. Provide warehouse storage and delivery services to ensure that required stock is available and delivered when needed.