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Goals and Objectives

18 Finance Department

Strategic Theme & Objective( s)

Theme ~ Exemplary Service & Governance
Objective( s) ~ Increase Financial Capacity / Reserves
Increase Revenue Streams

Department Contact Information

Debbie Piper Director dpiper@westlake- tx.org 817-490-5712
Jaymi Ford Supervisor jford@westlake- tx.org 817-490-5721
Melinda Brown Acc ounting Technician II mbown@westlake- tx.org 817-490-5728
Marlene Rutledge Accounting Technician II mrutledge@westlake- tx.org 817-490-5737

Program Broad Goals

Provide Town Council, management, departments and citizens with accurate and timely
financial records and reports in the most efficient manner.
Maintain the accounting and financial reporting systems in conformance with all state and
federal laws, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ( GAAP), standards of the
Governmental Accounting Standards Board ( GASB) and the Government Finance Officers
Association ( GFOA).
Provide sound and conservative fiscal management in compliance with all state and federal
regulations.
Adhere to policies established by the Public Funds Investment Act, applicable bond
covenants, and the Town’ s adopted investment policy and ensure proper collateralization of
bank deposits.

LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL STATUTES, RULES, REGULATIONS
GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Practices
GASB – Government Accounting Standards Board
Federal, State, Local laws
Personal and Professional Ethics cc
Organizational Goals & Policies
Board/ Council Adopted Financial Policies
Internal Controls
Mission, Vision, Values
Strategic Plan
Balanced Scorecard

ENTITY RESPONIBILITIES
Town of Westlake, Municipal Government
Westlake Academy, Charter School
Westlake Academy Foundation

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