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     City of St. George     Finance Department


Finance Department

What we do

Finance and Accounting is responsible for a variety of financial functions including maintenance of the general ledger for the many funds and account groups of the City. This also includes monthly financial reporting to the Mayor and Council, Water and Power Board, as well as other departments of the City. The Department also prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for submission to the Utah State Auditor's office within six months of the close of each fiscal year.

City Treasurer is responsible for the collection, deposit, investment, and disbursement of all City funds. The division is also responsible for all customer service functions in relation to the utility services provided by the City as well as business licenses. Such utility services include electricity, water, sewer, garbage, and irrigation water. The division also bills and collects all billings for special assessment districts.

Accounts Payable is responsible for preparation of all City checks for products and services provided to the City by various vendors. Once an invoice and purchase order are reconciled in the Purchasing Division of the Administrative Services Department, it is forwarded to accounts payable for payment. Travel advances/reconciliations and other type of billings as approved by the various department heads are also paid by check by the accounts payable clerks. Payroll is responsible for preparation of all reports, checks, etc. as they relate to payment to all City employees for services rendered. The clerk also works with financial institutions, etc. in responding to employee verification and earning verifications.

Utility Billing is responsible for preparation and mailing of all utility billings of the City for the various services referred to above. The personnel are also responsible for input of work orders as they relate to new services, move in's and out's, address changes, etc. The personnel are also responsible for the monthly closing of the billing system.

Department Objectives
  • Implement new technology to increase efficiency and effectiveness, and provide better information in more timely manner.
  • Provide continual financial updates; facilitate the understanding of financial impacts; and improve the ability to plan long-term financial strategies.
  • Assist the citizen-customer in understanding the financial functions and practices of the City.
  • Manage the City financial resources in a prudent manner in accordance with Utah State law and City approved investment policy so as to maximize earnings and maintain effective safety of the principal.
  • Pay all City obligations in accordance with Utah State law and City policy in a timely manner so as to assist our suppliers, vendors, and employees in meeting their obligations.
  • Provide accurate and timely utility billings to City citizen-customers in a timely manner and as accurately as possible.
Budget Information

The Finance Department was created as a new department within the City of St. George beginning February 1, 1998. Prior to this time, it had been a division within the Administrative Services Department.

Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports

   2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2008 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2006 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2005 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2004 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2002 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2001 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
   2000 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
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