The Department of Finance provides outstanding professional service to all Garden City residents by sustaining sound financial practices through judicious use of available city resources and public funds. Our primary obligation to the community encourages our elevated fiscal standards and conscientious, transparent practices. These operations include efficient and precise financial record and responsibility that instill public confidence.
As a community resource, the Department of Finance also maintains responsibilities for reporting the city's financial condition, to process and record all dues received by the city, and dispense payroll and accounts payable in a timely and accurate manner. In addition, our department assists the Mayor, City Manager, City Council and extended agencies in the allocation of resources through financial planning, management information and budget preparation in accordance with state and local laws.