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The Finance team supports the overall financial health of the City of Carmel and those it serves – residents, businesses and visitors. Providing effective and efficient management of the city's financial resources, the team is responsible for managing and reporting the city’s finances in compliance with the requirements set forth by municipal, state and federal law. Specific duties include: 

• Work with city departments to develop and manage the annual budget

• Financial planning and long-term sustainability

• Receive, record and deposit all incoming receipts

• Authorize and record warrants for payments to vendors

• Maintain records and authorize payments for bonds and indebtedness

• Manage and report financial activity

• Invest funds with a focus on capital preservation

• Financial activity and reporting of the Bond Bank

Accountability, sustainability, integrity and stewardship are the core principles of the Finance Department. Our team is committed to upholding these standards in our role of managing the city’s resources. As part of that effort, we exercise full transparency, continuously pursuing ways to improve city operations and the use of public resources.