Accountability and Transparency Matter When handling Public Funds
Treasurer Responsibilities:
Collection and recording of all funds received by Davis County
Disbursements and payments due to tax collecting entities and vendors
Reconciliation of recorded funds compared to funds deposited into the bank.
Investment of funds or monies while held on behalf of tax collecting entities
Qualifications:
Built a 20 year career as a audit and finance professional for large corporations including Deseret Management Corporation and Clyde Companies (Geneva Rock)
Analyzed and built financial processes and systems that prevent errors while reducing the risk of fraud within these large companies.
While working in public accounting demonstrated the ability to evaluate the financial well-being of corporations as an external auditor.
Lead and directed the creation of key financial processes for complex government entities
Vision/Goals:
Implement daily Cash counting and reconciliation process to ensure all deposited funds are received at the bank
Write policy and procedure that clearly define the roles and responsibilities of personnel in the office
Create a clear separation of duties of key personnel in the office to eliminate conflicting responsibilities that create opportunity for fraud, waste, or abuse
Conduct a comprehensive review of the Treasurer’s computer system capabilities and weaknesses, implement better reporting to taxpayer and tax collecting entities
Reduce expenses within the Treasurer’s office by reducing overall costs while implementing more efficient processes
Revaluate current investment policy to provide the greatest return of your hard earned tax dollars while protecting your funds.