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Finance
Overview
The Finance Department has three primary functions: - To report the results of city operations in a way that allows the city to meet all its reporting requirements and give all constituents information upon which they may evaluate the effectiveness of city operations
- To satisfy the obligations of the city, in other words – pay the bills to vendors, employees, and contractors
- To take in funds for the operation of the city and properly account for these receipts
Taking in City Funds
Council Bluffs collects money from a number of different sources, including licenses and permits (such as pet licenses), fees for goods or services (such as trash bills), various city taxes (other than property tax), and parking tickets. Moneys are received by the Treasurer’s Office and can be paid by mail, in person at City Hall, or online.
Paying out Funds
The city generally pays out funds for one of these three reasons:
- To a person who has made an over payment to the city for some reason and is entitled to a refund
- To a vendor or contractor who has provided goods or services to the city
Reporting City Activity
The City of Council Bluffs uses three major reporting documents to report its operations to the public:
- Annual operating budget
- Audited Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
- Capital Improvement Program
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Finance
Physical Address
209 Pearl St.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 328-4605Fax: (712) 328-4997
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm