Budget Responsibilities

The Budget section of the Finance Department is responsible for:

1. Preparation and execution of the Annual City Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvements Program by:

• Assisting managers and staff in the preparation of their budget submissions
• Reviewing and analyzing department submissions and making recommendations to senior management
• Estimating and verifying all City revenues
• Preparing a proposed budget for City Commission review at public workshops and budget hearings
• Assuring all requirements are met for Florida Statutes Truth in Millage (TRIM)
• Preparing and distributing the adopted Annual City Budget and 5-Year Capital Improvements Program books

2. Safeguarding taxpayer funds by:

• Assuring compliance with provisions of the City Budget Code
• Assisting managers and staff in the ongoing monitoring and management of their budgets
• Ensuring that manpower levels, salaries, and request for changes are within budget parameters
• Reviewing capital expenditure purchase requests
• Reviewing City Commission agenda items for financial impact on the budget

3. Disseminating budget information:

• Providing monthly budget and project status reports to management and staff
• Responding to requests for information from the public, press, and outside entities