The Finance Department serves the citizens of the City of Fort Stockton by providing financial, management, and accounting services support to the City Manager’s office and City departments through sound management of the City’s financial activities. Sound financial management is achieved by operating in accordance with State law, the City Charter, applicable ordinances, and policies of the governing body. The department’s objectives are to:
Demonstrate integrity, accountability, consistency, and professionalism.
Provide excellent customer service; emphasize strategic financial planning and performance reporting.
Maximize the effective and efficient use of public funds; follow directives and policies of our City Council and City Management.
The Department interacts with and supports all departments and agencies of the City by providing comprehensive financial services. The Finance Department is organized into five divisions: Office of the Director, Public Utilities, Payroll, Accounting, and Purchasing & Grants.
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Director
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Maria Rodriguez
Accounting
Nilva Salinas
Assistant to the Director of Finance
Office: (432) 336-8525 ext. 110
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: nisalinas@cityfs.net
The Accounting Division assists the Finance Director with development, maintenance, and administration of the City’s Accounting System. Assisting with the preparation of the City’s Annual Financial Report and other periodic financial reports and the implementation and maintenance of accounting controls over the City’s financial resources are also responsibilities of this Division.
The Accounting Division functions include accounts payable, general ledger, grants, finance and capital projects, fixed assets, financial reporting, and accounts receivable.
Alma Trejo
Accounts Payable
Office: (432) 336-8525 ext. 108
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: ap@cityfs.net
Payroll
Nilva Salinas
Office: (432) 336-8525 ext. 110
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: NiSalinas@cityfs.net
The Payroll Division manages the payroll process and works with Human Resources on Benefits and Other Financial Services.
Public Utilities
Viri Salgado
Utilities Administrator
Office: (432)336-8525 ext. 106
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: visalgado@cityfs.net
The Utilities Administration Department provides advice and assistance to the City Council and City Manager in their exercise of regulatory oversight over the City-provided Utilities operating within Fort Stockton and Pecos County.
The City of Fort Stockton is dedicated to providing residential and commercial customers with a high standard of courteous and effective services. The Utility Department is responsible for establishing and maintaining customer utility rates.
Purchasing
Maria Rodriguez
Director of Finance
Office: (432) 336-8525 ext. 111
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: marodriguez@cityfs.net
The Purchasing & Grants Division is the primary division or orders, and administer term contracts. The Director of Purchasing & Grants may release purchase orders against contracts and issue non-contract purchases under $50,000. The Director also oversees the City’s grant processes, from grant applications to grant management.