| The mission of the Business Office is to
maintain financial accounting and control over Town finances,
as well as manage personnel administration. The Business Office
provides support services to all Town Departments by working
interactively with Department Heads and their staff. Our goal
is to provide timely and reliable information by which Department
Managers, the Town Administrator, and ultimately the Town
Council, can make informed decisions in the best interest
of the Town.
One of the most important components of the Business Office
is the preparation of the annual operating budget and the
ten-year capital improvement plan in collaboration with the
Town Administrator. Other major components of the financial
portion of the Business Office include financial accounting
and control, compliance with the Purchasing Policy, payroll,
accounts payable, assessing,
computer support services, accounts receivable billing and
collection and cash management services for the town.
The Personnel Administration portion of the Business Office
includes responsibility for the development, implementation
and coordination of policies and programs involving employment
compensation and benefits, safety and health and compliance
issues. The Business Office maintains all town employee earnings
records and personnel records. The policies, rules and legal
requirements related to Town employment are administered in
a manner that will achieve a fair and equitable employment
system.
In addition the Business Office provides the
following information:
- Year-end Audited Financial Statement
- Proposed Operating Budget
- Tax, Water and Sewer Rates
- Job Opportunities
in all Durham Departments
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