Finance Department
The City of Hopkins Finance Department is responsible for maintaining the accounting system and monitoring compliance with the budgetary controls and financial policies established by the City Manager and City Council. The Finance Department's programs include accounting, payroll, utility billing, budgeting, and equipment replacement.
Financial reporting
The City operates on a calendar fiscal year and reports its year-end financial position in a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, prepared by the Finance staff. Copies of each year's CAFR are made available upon completion in June of the following year, and a summary of the results are printed in the City's official newspaper.
- 2009 CAFR 2MB
Recognition
Hopkins Finance Department recognized for CAFR
POSTED JULY 7, 2010
The City of Hopkins Finance Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association for its 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. This is the 21st consecutive year the city has received this award.
Hopkins Finance Department receives distinguished award
POSTED JULY 27, 2010
The City of Hopkins Finance Department has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association for its 2010 Budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget award, an entity had to satisfy nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. These guidelines are designed to assess how well an entity's budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operational guide and a communications device. The budget must be rated proficient in all four categories to receive this award. This is the ninth year the City of Hopkins has received this recognition.
Contacts
- Finance Director
952-548-6330 - Senior Account Clerk–Utility Billing
952-548-6332 - Senior Account Clerk
952-548-6331 - Senior Account Clerk
952-548-6333
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