2008-09 Final Budget - City of St. George

FINANCE
The Finance Department is responsible for a variety of financial functions including maintenance of the City's general ledger for the
many funds and account groups of the City. The Finance Director prepares monthly and annual financial reports for the Mayor and
City Council, Water and Power Board, and other City departments. This includes preparing the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report for submission to the Utah State Auditor's office within six months of the close of each fiscal year. The City Treasurer
oversees the collection, deposit, investment, and disbursement of all City funds. The Finance Department also includes Accounts
Payable, Payroll, Utility Billing and Business License responsibilities. Over 30,000 utility billings are prepared, mailed, and
collected each month by department personnel.
2008-09
Approved
Budget
Full-Time Employees $ 779,892
Part-Time Employees $ -
Employee Benefits $ 365,532
Materials & Supplies $ 325,341
Capital Outlays $ -
TOTAL $ 1,470,765
Materials &
Supplies
$325,341
22.12%
Employee
Benefits
$365,532
24.85%
Full-Time
Employees
$779,892
53.03%
SALARIES & BENEFITS
The Accountant position recommended previously has not been filled yet. After re-evaluating the position and due to budget
constraints, it is recommended that hiring for this position be frozen this year and reinstated in subsequent budget years providing
funds are available. Costs associated with this position have been removed from this year's budget.
$1,800,000
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,200,000
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$0
2004 2005 2006 2007 Budget
2008
SALARIES & BENEFITS TOTAL
Budget
2009
% of Salaries
& Benefits to Approved
Dept. Budget
78%
Authorized Positions
Positions Requested
Total Positions
Finance Director 2000 17
City Treasurer 2001 17
Accounts Payable Tech. 2002 17
Payroll Specialist 2003 17
New Account Specialist 2004 17
Customer Service Rep. (7) Approved
2005 17
Utility Billing Rep. (4) 2006 21
Collections Officer (2) Accountant (freeze hiring open position) 2007 21
Business License Specialist 2008 21
Business License Technician 2009 20
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