MISSION

To provide the City with accurate, concise, and timely internal and external financial information and to manage the City's finances for adherence to and consistency with governmental accounting standards, Florida law, the City Charter, and City Administrative Policies.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Accounting Division provides the City with timely and accurate financial information and reports. The Division is responsible for cash disbursements, payroll processing, fixed asset reporting, accounts receivable billing, accounts payable, federal, state, and local grant reporting, and annual financial audit including financial statement preparation and provides other routine governmental accounting services consistent with state law and with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The City has earned the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for the last 33 consecutive years.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES

In support of Goal #2, Healthy Financial Environment, the Division provides financial information to City Elected and Appointed Officials, other government agencies, and to the public; monitors financial condition and strategies to ensure fiscal solvency; and continuously develops, reformats, and refines financial and operational policies and procedures to ensure that there is effective internal controls as required by legal and industry standards. In support of Goal #4, Clear Communication, the Division provides financial information to the above-mentioned parties in a manner that supports transparency and is consistent with the advancement in technology.