Division Mission Statements
Accounting Division
The Accounting Division's mission statement is:
- To maintain and monitor the City's Investment Portfolio to seek maximum earnings of idle funds
- To perform administrative functions of grants received from the state and other entities
- To
record and receipt all monies received by the city through property
taxes, alarm permits, intergovernmental revenues, building permits and
other miscellaneous receivables
- To responsibly collect and account for the revenues received by the city
- To
support the Finance Department in all efforts of maintaining
governmental accounting standards as prescribed and required for
municipalities
Administration & Budget Division
Administration and Budget Division's mission statement is
- To assist in maintaining the city's AA-bond rating
- To assure maximum cash availability and return on investments
- To insure all financial transactions are reported according to generally accepted accounting principles and that internal controls are adequately followed
- To maintain a banking arrangement for the City that safeguards City assets at the lowest cost to the City
- To respond to the needs of other City departments in a timely manner
Purchasing, Accounts Payable & Central Stores Division
Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Central Stores Division's mission statement is:
- To provide prompt, efficient and cost effective procurement and timely payment of materials and services for the City of Missouri City
- To seek the limits of our resources to provide excellence in service to our customers, both internal and external