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| FINANCE DIVISIONS |
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The Finance Department encompasses the areas of Accounting, City Budget, Payroll, Investment Management, Purchasing, Utility Services, City Audit, Redevelopment Agency, Assessment Districts, and Financial Reporting. |
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| Accounting | |||
| 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. | |||
| City Budget | |||
| 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. | |||
| Payroll | |||
| 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. | |||
| Investment Management | |||
| 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. | |||
| Purchasing | |||
| 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. | |||
| Utility Services | |||
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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 - November 2010 |
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| City Audit | |||
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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 Measure T Funds Audit - year ending June 30, 2010 RDA Audit - year ending June 30, 2010 TDA Funds Audit - year ending June 30, 2010 |
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| Redevelopment Agency | |||
| The Finance Department assists the City Administrator and other departments in the management and financial oversight of the Chowchilla Redevelopment Agency. | |||
| Assessment Districts | |||
| 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. | |||
| Financial Reporting | |||
| 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. | |||
