Carmina Turner - Director of Finance Department

turnercg@tifton.net

Mailing Address: P O Box 229, Tifton, GA  31793-0229

Visit Us: City Hall, Third Floor, 130 East 1st Street, Tifton, GA  31794

Mission Statement:
"Provide excellent and timely finance, facilities products and services through commitment to employees and commitment to our customers"

Vision Statement:
"Stewardship of the financial affairs of the City by maximizing
efficiencies in operation"

Department Description:
The Finance Department plans, organizes, leads, and monitors the activities of the Finance Department's Divisions. We are also responsible for the day to day management of all the City's cash services including but not limited to: Cash Receipts, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting, Working with the Auditor, Investment of the City's excess cash, Budget and Capital
Improvement planning and monitoring, and Revenue and Expenditure
forecasting. The department is also responsible for the payment of all debt
and budget for a total oversight of over $35.6 for fiscal year 2005.
The Finance Department includes Accounting and Budget, Bookkeeping and Cashier, Purchasing, and Inventory.

Accounting and Budget: 

The Accounting Division coordinates preparation of the City Annual Financial Report and interim financial reports, and preparation of annual budget. The division is also responsible for accounts payables and insurance coverage for the City.

To contact: Glenda Jackson, Accounting Supervisor, (229) 391-3962.

Bookkeeping Division :

The Bookkeeping Division is responsible for the City's Investment portfolio in accordance with the adopted policies, payroll, and check disbursement for payables.

Bookkeeping Division

Purchasing Division:

The Purchasing Division is responsible for buying equipment and services for the City and initiating and administering all contracts for the City.

To contact: Barbara Teal, Purchasing Supervisor, (229) 391-3885.

Inventory Division :

The Inventory Division is responsible for maintaining an inventory of parts, supplies, and tools for the City departments and operating the City's annual surplus sale.

To contact: Elizabeth Temples, Warehouse Inventory Sup.(229) 391-3866