Finance Department

The Finance Department is responsible for the financial functions of our municipal government, including:

  • Audits
  • Budgeting
  • Debt management
  • Financial reporting
  • Payroll
  • Retirement

Maintaining Records

In addition the department maintains accounting records for:

  • 26 general fund areas of expense
  • 3 business type expense areas
  • 6 capital funds
  • Accounts payable
  • General ledger
  • Purchase orders
  • Special assessment billings
  • Wastewater

Local Option Tax Information

Do you have questions about how the Local Option Tax (LOT) works? Here is an easy-to-understand presentation (PDF format) with answers to frequently asked questions  to help you  understand the LOT.