Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria Financial Services CFO

Mission Statement

"We provide financial stability by managing the City's resources with diligence and integrity. This enables City Government to function effectively and make informed decisions on behalf of its citizens and customers. We commit to outstanding customer service and continuous improvement through teamwork, innovation, and technology."

Financial Services

The Financial Services Department consists of six core divisions. Responsibilities range form the procurement of supplies, materials, equipment, accordance with State statutes, city ordinances and proper purchasing procedures to the timely recording, classifying and reporting of all financial transactions of the City. It is responsible for the management, monitoring and disbursement of the City's cash resources.

The Department is responsible for all cash disbursement such as the payroll for over 6,000 City employees and 1,500 of its retirees.  It facilitates payment to vendors through a decentralized accounts payable process.

The Department is also responsible for the integrity of the financial accounting systems to provide assurance that financial transactions are reflected accurately in the City's financial records. Questions can be addressed by the Financial System Administration.

DIVISONS/CORE SERVICES:

• Capital Assets Management Division
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Fiscal Operations (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Payroll)
• Grant Services Division
• Purchasing
• Treasury Services

The Financial Services Department is committed to providing excellent customer service. Please give us your input through the Financial Services Customer Service Survey.


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Customer Service Manual