OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
Maria Rodriguez
Director of Finance
marodriguez@cityfs.net
(432) 336-8525 ext. 111
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.
Marisa Martinez
Accounts Payable
Office: (432) 336-8525 ext. 108
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: mmartinez@cityfs.net
Jessenia Villela
Office: (432) 336-8525 ext. 118
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: jevillela@cityfs.net
The Payroll Division manages the payroll process and works with Human Resources on Benefits and Other Financial Services.
Viri Salgado
Utilities Administrator
Office: (432)336-8525 ext. 106
Fax: (432) 336-6273
email: visalgado@cityfs.net
The Public Utilities Division of the Finance Department provides advice and assistance to the City Council and City Manager in their exercise of regulatory oversight over the City-provided Utilities, cable television companies, and broadband communications companies operating within the city limits.
Oversight of these entities includes making sure that they are in compliance with the provisions of franchise and license agreements, City Council Policies, state and federal laws and all rules and regulations established regarding policies or services rendered, monitoring commission and franchise fee payments made to the City, and monitoring each company’s use of the City’s rights-of-way. Pursuant to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cable TV rules and regulations, municipalities have limited regulatory authority over basic tier rates and equipment and installation charges. The Cable Customer Service Line is (800)996-8788.
The Public Utilities Division also administers the City’s contracts for public telephone and default long distance service provided on City rights-of-way and at City facilities. The Public Utilities Division also monitors the utility expenses of all City Departments and provides assistance to each City department in budgeting and forecasting their utility expenses. The regulation of companies providing local phone and cable services is the responsibility of the Texas Public Utilities Commission (PUC) in Austin,
Texas. Complaints against companies providing local phone service should be filed with the PUC at (512)936-7120. The FCC in Washington, DC regulates companies providing long distance service.
The FCC’s number is (888) 225-5322.
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.
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