Finance Department

Our Mission

The mission of the Finance Department is to manage all accounting and financial operations for the City. Finance prepares and produces all financial reports to the City Council and Mayor, all official statements for bonding, and the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports. The Finance Department's operations include; Accounting and Comptroller functions, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Central Payroll and MUNIS. The Finance Director oversees all of the City's financial operational divisions. Our objectives include adhering to all provisions of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), preparing all monthly financial accounting and reports on the fiscal condition of the City, managing cash flow, and ensuring all debt obligations of the City are paid timely.

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR previously CAFR) is an audited narrative overview and analysis of the financial activities of the City of Bridgeport.