City of Decatur Finance Department

The Finance Department’s general purpose is to direct, administer and supervise fiscal affairs, accounting and financial reporting. The three Divisions of the Finance Department are Finance, Purchasing and Risk Management. The Finance Division contains Administration, Accounting and Water Customer Service.

Administration

Ron E. Neufeld, Director of Financial Management/Treasurer (217) 424-2702

Finance Administration includes the Finance Director, Administration Secretary, Auditor and Payroll Administrator. Essential duties and responsibilities include directing the City’s annual budget preparation, monitoring expenses and revenues, preparing the annual tax levy, coordination of the annual audit, miscellaneous accounts receivables, collection of the City’s Food and Beverage Tax and Hotel Use Tax, and processing of payroll for all City of Decatur employees, as well as Police and Fire retirees.

2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) Adobe PDF File