The Finance Department is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity and fiscal well-being of the City of Chardon. The Department is lead by the Director of Finance who is responsible for the planning and directing of all financial activities of the city.
General Accounting
The Finance Department manages a comprehensive accounting system for the City and its various offices, departments, and agencies. It maintains financial control over each entity, keeping separate accounts for each item of appropriation in the City's municipal budget. The Finance Department also collects and disburses funds for all City departments, including payroll and health insurance benefit payments.
Core responsibilities of the department include:
- Accounts payable and receivable
- Income tax collection
- Investment of city funds
- Payroll
- Utility billing