The mission of the Finance Department is to:

• Safeguard the assets and manage the financial affairs of the City including revenue collection, cash disbursements, accounting and financial reporting, payroll, fixed assets, investments, and debt management.
• Maintain reasonable internal controls to protect the City’s assets and ensure the timely and accurate recording of transactions in accordance with accounting standards for state and local governments.
• Provide services that support the operations of City Departments.
• Manage the City’s investment and debt portfolios in such a manner as to achieve the highest possible investment return with focus on safety, liquidity, and yield.