The Finance Department encompasses the areas of Accounting, City Budget, Payroll, Investment Management, Purchasing, Utility Services, City Audit, Master Fee Schedule, Assessment Districts, and Financial Reporting.

The Finance Department is responsible for processing and recording financial activities of the City in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. These include various GASB statements, which set forth detailed requirements for city governments. We also comply with all local, state, and federal laws in order to aid management, council, residents, and other interested parties in making sound financial decisions.

Our department assists the City Administrator in the preparation of the proposed City Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Specific duties include the preparation of revenue forecasts and the analysis of departmental budget requests. The annual City Budget is on file for review at the Chowchilla Civic Center.

City of Chowchilla FY 2011-12 Budget
City of Chowchilla Proposed FY 2012-13 Budget

The current City of Chowchilla's Master Fee Schedule (PDF) is in effect as of October 1, 2012. The City maintains one fee schedule with each department's individual fees included. If you have a question about a particular fee, please contact the appropriate department. You may also contact us via email.

Bi-weekly payroll processing for the City's full-time and part-time employees is coordinated through this department. Direct Deposit services are available for City employees.

The Finance Director, as Treasurer, invests the City's unused funds. The City's monies are generally invested in the State Local Agency Investment Fund, Treasury Bills, and Federal Agency Securities that offer considerable safety, liquidity, and variety. 

In conjunction with the City Administrator's office, the Finance Department monitors department purchases to ensure competitive bidding procedures are utilized and to ensure quality products and services are obtained in an economical manner.

The Finance Department is responsible for utility payment and billing transactions. Utility services include water, storm drain, sewer, and solid waste. Click here for more information on the utility service billing process. Solid waste services are provided by Madera Disposal Systems. Click here for more information regarding solid waste services.        

Water Rate Study - January 2012
Wastewater Rate Study - January 2012

June 2012: Water & Wastewater Rate Changes - Understanding Your Bill
Junio de 2012: Entendiendo Su Bil

The Finance Department is responsible for preparing financial statements to be audited and to provide sufficient information and data for the auditor to express an opinion on those financial statements.

City Audit - year ending June 30, 2009
City Audit - year ending June 30, 2010
City Audit - year ending June 30, 2011
City Audit - year ending June 30, 2012

Measure T Funds Audit - year ending June 30, 2010

RDA Audit - year ending June 30, 2010
RDA Audit - year ending June 30, 2011

TDA Funds Audit - year ending June 30, 2010

The Finance Department assists the City Administrator and other departments in the management and financial oversight of the Assessment Districts of the City of Chowchilla.

The Finance Department is responsible for the preparation of all financial reports which are prepared for the City Council, other departments, and the State of California. These may include internal reports, budget reports, audited financial statements, and reports of financial transactions for the California State Controller.

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