Finance

The Mission of City of Bartow Finance is to maintain and support our fiscal responsibilities through accurate accounting and financial compliance.  We provide oversight, assistance and training in financial stewardship to City Departments.

Programs and Services

Financial Reporting

  • Provide timely, faithfully representational and consistent reporting on the financial status of the City and economic events that affect the financial status of the City. 
  • File reports with State and Federal agencies timely and completely without material variances. 

Controls

Implement and modify as necessary controls over cash receipts, purchasing, payroll and accounts payable processing, and other functions as may be determined to require controls.

Cash Management and Collections

  • Assure that funds held by the City are invested at a reasonable risk level to assure the maximum investment return.
  • Assure that financing as may be required is obtained and available when required at the lowest cost possible.
  • Assure that cash collections are received, recorded and deposited in a timely manner, in accordance with established procedures and under appropriate controls (establish written procedures and controls).

Customer Service

  • Assure that customers are treated with the appropriate regard that always evidences our understanding of their position as "customer".
  • Establish and maintain standards of quality with regard to meter reader accuracy and timeliness, completeness and timeliness of customer responses.

Accounts Payable

Assure that legitimate debts of the City are paid in a timely manner.

Budget

  • Develop and document an annual budget and various budget amendments as may be necessary to facilitate the planning of municipal fiscal activities and the dissemination of the plan.
  • Evaluate and report on budget compliance and adherence in a timely manner.

Grants Management

  • Assist in the identification, application and implementation of grants throughout the city.
  • Monitor Progress- Regularly track and evaluate the progress of the grant funded initiatives to ensure they are on target and meeting the intended outcomes
  • Maintain accurate records- Keep detailed records of all financial transactions, project activities, and outcomes to ensure transparency and accountability
  • Report and communicate- Provide regular reports to appropriate grantors on progress, challenges, and successes of the grant funded projects. 


Purchasing

  • Provide full service procurement practices and services to the entire organization.