The Auditor's Department is responsible for the general oversight of all City financial records. This oversight includes processing and recording all of the financial transactions of the City. The department safeguards the financial resources of the City to ensure compliance with all applicable laws, and coordinates the annual outside audit.
The department is responsible for processing bi-weekly payrolls for all City and school employees including, but not limited to: deductions, status changes, employee reimbursements, and the reporting of sick, vacation, and personal time accruals as well as the yearly W-2 Federal and State reporting.
The department reviews all contracts, purchase orders, and invoices for completeness and accuracy as well as the processing of all applicable payments. The department is also tasked with completing the yearly 1099 Federal reporting.
The Auditor, along with the Finance Department, implements recommendations made by the City's outside auditors through the annual management letter. The department also prepares and manages year-end close, and prepares various reports and analyses for the State and other governmental units.