Upcoming Dates

2010/2011 Budget Hearing Meeting Dates

Notice is hereby given that Finance Chair, Daniel Davis will meet with the Finance Committee members in Council Chambers located at 117 W. Duval St., 1st Floor, St. James Building on the following dates to discuss the 2010-2011 Budget.

Thurs., 8/12/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/19/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

Thurs., 8/26/10 – 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.)

The 2010 City Budget Workshops have concluded and the Final Report can be downloaded from the Resources page.

Finance Department

The Finance Department ensures the City of Jacksonville handles its money wisely, efficiently and transparently by closely monitoring revenue that is received (through taxes and fees, for example) and spent by the various departments and divisions as they provide services.

The department provides financial expertise to all other departments and agencies under the Consolidated City of Jacksonville. The department is also responsible for investing city funds in a prudent manner, managing the city’s debt program and administering the general employees’ pension plan.

  • Office of the Director – Oversees the department’s operations and divisions.
  • Accounting – Tracks the city’s revenue and expenses.
  • Budget – Prepares budgets and publishes budget documents.
  • Risk Management – Manages safety and insurance programs.
  • Treasury – Manages the city’s cash, investments and its debt program.
  • Jax Retirement System – Manages and administers the city employees’ pension fund.

Budget:

The total budget, which includes the General Fund, Internal Service Fund and a Trust and Agency Fund, for the Finance Department is $210,064,990.

The General Fund - GSD budget is $8,683,630.