FY2014 Recommended Budget - City of Surprise

Finance Department
Mission Statement
The city of Surprise Finance Department strives to be proactive leaders, identifying issues, and offering
innovative solutions while providing excellent customer service.
Organizational Chart
Primary Functions
Financial analysis and general ledger accounting and reporting
Preparing and monitoring operating and capital budgets to comply with financial policies and legal
requirements
Bi-weekly payroll processing
Contract and purchasing services and support
Business license processing, sales tax audits, and city cashiering
Processing and distribution of city payments
Fiscal management of city grants
Divisions
Administration - The Administration Division is primarily responsible for department oversight and
policy development.
Accounting - The Accounting Division is responsible for the city’s comprehensive annual
financial report (CAFR), assistance with development agreement preparation and
tracking, construction project expense tracking, and fixed assets.
Budget - The Budget Division provides research, budget, and special projects services.
The division is responsible for delivering accurate, reliable, and timely information
and advice that will assist in making informed decisions.
Payroll - The Payroll Division is responsible for processing employee payroll.
Procurement - The Procurement Division is responsible for processing all city payments and
managing the contract and procurement services of the city.
Revenue - The Revenue Division is responsible for issuing business licenses, managing the
cashiering and accounts receivable functions of the city, tracking and auditing
transaction privilege tax, and providing investment oversight and reporting.
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