The Finance Department is responsible for managing the city's money. The department both manages all current financial operations and ensures the city maintains a strong fiscal position for the future.
Specific responsibilities of the Finance Department include:
Advising the City Council, staff and various boards of financial issues related to current projects and operations
Developing plans to finance city projects and operations
Maintaining all funds in various bank and investment accounts
Managing the city's debt
Preparing the annual budget
Processing and paying bills for all departments
Processing payroll for all employees
Processing the billing for four municipal utilities - electric, gas, water and sewer
Receiving and depositing payments from customers
Summary of City Finances
Sioux Center's finances are split into two major categories - municipal utility finances and the general fund, which includes all other city departments and projects.