Personnel Responsibilities

The Department of Finance is responsible for the administration of activities pertaining to the receipt, expenditure, accounting, investment, custody and control of municipal funds and assets, except to the extent that such activities are otherwise provided for by law, the Charter or ordinance.

Finance Director: Diane Heming 724-327-2100 ext 108

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Duties

• Collect all moneys due or receivable by the municipality, except those paid to the Tax Collector, and issue receipts thereof.
• Deposit municipal moneys in the official depository as soon as practicable after receipt.
• Keep accurate and complete accounts of all receipts and disbursements
• .Annually state the Department's accounts and lay the same, together with all related books and vouchers, before the auditors of the municipality.
• Disburse municipal funds pursuant to authorizations for payment made by Council and ensure that no payment is made or obligation incurred against any appropriation except in accordance with the designated budget appropriations.
• Sign, along with the Mayor, all checks, drafts and other instruments which disburse municipal funds, subject to the provisions of the Charter.
• Pay over all moneys remaining in the treasury and delivery all books, papers, accounts and other things belonging to the municipality to any successor.
• Provide assistance to the Chief Administrator in the development of operating budgets, long-term fiscal programs and related budgetary and administrative analyses, including:
  • Developing a budget calendar, forms and procedures subject to the provisions of law, the Charter or ordinance.
  • Participating in budget analyses and hearings relative to budget requests, budget amendments and budget allocations.
  • Maintaining budget expenditure control during the course of the fiscal year and keeping the Chief Administrator informed on the progress and development of plans, policies and programs as they relate to the budget.
  • Provide to the Mayor a monthly computer printout reflecting the current balance of all budgeted accounts.

  Analysis of Financial Condition Summary Presentation