Finance Department
Financial Stewardship & Fiscal Integrity
Managing budgets and supporting informed city decisions
The Finance Department is responsible for the sound financial management and integrity of the finance system in the administration, development, and monitoring of the operating and capital budgets. Tasks include investments, debt management, and monthly reporting. The Finance Department is here to assist the public and citizen groups with information requests, and to make recommendations to the City Administrator, Mayor, and City Council on financial and budgetary policies.
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Awards & Recognitions
The City of Fairview Heights promotes excellence in government financial management. For the past two years the City has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).
The award reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. Receipt of the award was based on criteria that included how well our budget serves as a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide, and a communications device.
Finance Committee
About the Committee
The Finance Committee (in cooperation with the Finance Director) will conduct review, analysis, and make recommendations of financial policy and operations throughout the City. The Committee will examine and review financial reports of bills and vouchers for payment prior to being sent to City Council for final consideration. The Finance Department shall also provide periodic budget updates throughout the fiscal year and be responsible, as Budget Officer, to prepare the annual budget.
Regular Meetings
7:00 PM | 2nd Wednesday following the 1st City Council meeting of each month
Municipal Complex
10025 Bunkham Road
Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Download Financial Reports
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Annual Audit Report
Collector's Report
Contact the Finance Department
Phone
Staff Directory
Gina Rader | Finance Director
618-489-2054
Jamie Saucier | Accounting Supervisor
618-489-2056
Dana Tindall | Accounts Payable
618-489-2052
Amanda Schwarts | Licensing Clerk
618-489-2000
Jana Calvin | City Clerk II
618-489-2004
Amy Ligibel | Accounting Manager
618-489-2002