City Finances

The Finance Department manages the City’s financial operations and ensures responsible use of public funds. Our team oversees everything from budgeting and financial reporting to utility billing and tax collection, helping keep City services running efficiently and transparently.

What We Do

The department is organized into two divisions that work together to serve both residents and City operations:

Finance Division

• Manages the City’s overall budget and accounting
• Processes payroll and vendor payments
• Oversees investments and capital assets
• Collects Food & Beverage and Hotel/Motel taxes
• Prepares the annual Audit and Budget reports

Administrative & Billing Services Division

• Handles billing and payment processing for Water, Sewer, and Garbage & Recycling
• Manages water service connections and disconnections
• Provides customer service for utility accounts

Financial Transparency

The City of Mt. Vernon is committed to transparency and accountability. You can learn more about the City’s financial reports and documents by visiting the pages below:

• Audit – Annual review of the City’s financial records by an independent auditor.
• Budget – Overview of City revenues, expenses, and funding priorities.
• Employee Compensation Report – Annual report of employee wages and benefits.
• Taxes – Information about local taxes collected by the City.
• Treasurer’s Report – Monthly summary of City revenues and expenditures.