The City's Finance Department is made up of the Finance Officer (Michelle Hoovler) and a Finance Assistant. Since the Department handles all of the City's finances, we must work closely with all of the departments within the City. We must also maintain professional relationships with many outside organizations such as banks, vendors, and other government agencies. Additionally, we are responsible for paying city employee pensions.
Monthly balancing and preparing financial reports for internal use by City Council, Department Heads, and Arts Council
Completing required financial reports such as quarterly payroll reports, AG-385, EEO-4, and grant status reports
Maintaining all personnel files
Calculating and preparing payroll on a biweekly basis
Preparing Tax forms such as W-9s, W-2s, 1099s, and tax exemption forms
Reviewing interest rates and options for investing The City's monies
Rentals and campsites
There is also an elected City Controller who oversees the Finance Office. He has several duties which include signing the reports and checks that we prepare and serving on the Pension Boards.
Pension Information
Retirees and their families must notify the Finance Department of any change to their pension information. These changes can include an address change, tax withholdings, death of the retiree, etc.
The elected City Controller oversees the Finance Department. Their duties include signing the reports and checks the Finance Department prepares as well as serving on the Pension Boards.