Finance Department
Finance Department
The mission of the Finance Department is to safeguard the fiscal integrity of the City, its component units, and other dependent entities, and enable other City stakeholders to do the same. We will do this by sustaining and growing a dynamic organization filled with strong people that use rigorous policies, processes, and systems.
Welcome to the Finance Department
The Finance Department's strategic objectives in support of the mission are:
- Promote fiscal responsibility
- Serve the Administration, City Council, Departments, and Citizens
- Improve process execution internally and citywide
- Engage staff and provide them the resources they need to get the job done
The Department strives to meet the following core values:
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QualityWe strive to provide a high standard of excellence, provide outstanding levels of support and service and sustain a dynamic fiscal structure to ensure that all resources are managed and accounted for in an effective and efficient manner.
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IntegrityWe commit to be a reliable source of accurate information providing sound fiscal and policy advice, conforming to the highest level of ethical standards.
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LeadershipWe will maintain a high level of financial expertise to provide directions and solutions that ensure the City's financial strength.
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TeamworkWe work together collaboratively and in recognition of the contribution of others and will strive to find practical and effective solutions to achieving desired goals.
Divisions
The responsibilities of the Finance department are distributed among following divisions:
- Director's Office (Kelly Dowe, Director)
- Administrative Office of City Council (Vernita Jones, Deputy Assistant Director)
- Financial Planning and Analysis (Tantri Emo, Deputy Director)
- Financial Reporting and Operations (Arif Rasheed, Deputy Director)
- Performance Improvement(Jesse Bounds, Deputy Assistant Director)
- Strategic Procurement (Maria De Lourdes Coss, Chief Procurement Officer)
- Treasury and Capital Management (Jennifer Olenick, Assistant Director)