Finance & Administration Department

Mission

To provide excellent service to our customers, both from within and outside of the organization, consistent with the City of Salina Statement of Organizational Values, and for the benefit of the community at large. 

The Department of Finance and Administration includes three divisions: the City Clerk’s Office, Accounting, Budgeting and Financial Reporting and Water Customer Accounting (Water Billing). 

City Clerk’s Office 

The City Clerk’s Office maintains, protects, and preserves the official records of the City of Salina. Access to or copies of public records may generally be obtained by filing a request with the City Clerk. The City clerk prepares and assembles the weekly City Commission agenda and information packet, as well as preparing the official record (minutes) of each City Commission meeting. The office is also responsible for maintaining and updating the City Code, recording and certifying special assessments, receipting most general revenues of the City, coordinating the bid process, taking expressions of interest for City Boards and Commissions and coordinating appointments, and issuing most trades and occupation licenses. 

Accounting, Budgeting & Financial Reporting

This division provides for planning, control, recording, and reporting of all financial matters. This includes accounts receivable (except for Utilities), accounts payable, treasury management, including banking and investments, payroll entries, purchasing, and temporary and long term debt management. The Division coordinates the operating and capital budget process and prepares all budgeting documents. Finally, this office coordinates the annual independent audit, and prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.