The Finance Department consists of:
- Finance Administration
- Accounting
- Treasury
- Budgeting
- Cash Management
- Purchasing and
- Utility Billing.
This Department is responsible for administering the City’s fiscal affairs in accordance with applicable local, state and federal guidelines and:
- Manages the Annual Audit
- Compiles the Annual Budget
- Collects and Disburses all City Funds
- Implements Effective Internal Control Systems
- Manages the City’s investment portfolio (in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) and the adopted investment policy)
Advises City Management on all aspects of:
- Financial Planning
- Debt Management
The Accounting area is responsible for:
- The Disbursement of all City Funds including Payroll
- Maintaining the City’s Financial Records
- Providing Management with Monthly Financial Reports
The Collection area within Treasury:
- Processes Payments for Water Bills
- Processes all other monies associated with City services.
The Purchasing Division is responsible for:
- Purchasing City Equipment and Supplies
- Bidding Services Required for City Projects
- Disposition of Surplus Items thru Auction
The Utility Billing Division bills customers for:
- Water
- Sewer
- Solid Waste Collection
- Recycling Services
Utility Billing is responsible for:
- Reading and
- Servicing all the utility meters for the City of Baytown.
