BudgetThe Budget and Research Department, under the direction of the Budget Director, analyzes budget requests, prepares budget recommendations for the City Manager, compiles the annual budget document, monitors revenues and expenditures, and undertakes specialized research projects. As Purchasing Agent, the Budget Director processes all requests for bid, purchase orders, and supply requisitions. The Budget Director also oversees the City's Risk Management Program. The City's bi-weekly payroll is also the responsibility of the Budget Director. This Activity is is also responsible for the daily deposit of funds. Budget Director: Sherri Newhouse, 817-249-3000, extension 6003
Link to Department Page Finance The Finance Department, under the direction of the Comptroller, is responsible for the financial management of the City. Financial management involves the administration of bonded debt, preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, and monthly monitoring of all City funds. The Comptroller is also responsible for billing and collecting all amounts due to the City. These funds include: delinquent taxes, ambulance bills, street assessments, and various other receivables. The Comptroller also supervises the Finance-Customer Services Department. Finance-Customer Services Department is responsible for the collection, processing, and data entry of all payments. This department is responsible for entering invoices and manual checks in the computer system, processing checks, processing accounts receivable, as well as mailing these items. Other duties include sale of cemetery lots and animal licenses, distribution of incoming mail, preparation of daily and monthly reports, accounts receivable billing and collection, and other duties as assigned by the Comptroller. This department also bills and collects for ambulance services provided by the Fire Department, and assists City Secretary in the issuance of birth and death certificates. Main Phone Number: 817-249-3000
Comptroller: David Ragsdale, extension 6001
Customer Service Representative - Accounts Payables: Rebekah Ward, extension 6100
Customer Service Representative - Ambulance Billing: Beth Fischer, extension 6132 Link to Department Page - contains links to the Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports |