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Mission Statement The Finance Department's mission is: To provide support systems that maximizes taxpayer value and ensures public confidence This mission reflects the Department's general internal support responsibilities including the finance and accounting function and the information technology function. It also reflects the Department's advocacy for external services that create greater economies of scale or provide surplus monies to offset city costs. Vision Statements In support of the Department's mission, the Finance Department has developed vision statements to guide long term planning efforts for all departmental functions and to identify new areas of opportunity. The vision is complemented by departmental values that are incorporated into the day -to -day activities of the Department and in employee expectations. These values (shown below in boldface) are designed to foster a work environment and culture that is committed to excellence. The Department's vision statements are: ❑ To maintain a professional work environment at all times ❑ To promote integrity in all actions and decisions by upholding industry best practices ❑ To encourage accountability and responsibility among all employees by rewarding honesty and acknowledging personal improvement ❑ To instill a culture based on ethics -based decisions and actions ❑ To advance the expectation that new efficiencies are incumbent to our success ❑ To support entrepreneurial ideas and initiatives that create new support systems and enhance taxpayer value Goals & Priorities The Finance Department's long -term goals and priorities have been established in conjunction With the Department's mission and vision statements. They include: 1) Maintain a bond rating that places the City in the top 10% of all municipalities nationwide 2) Design and maintain a network of information systems that fosters an efficient and effective service delivery process 3) Establish and maintain a regulatory function that ensures the health, safety, and welfare of citizens that is balanced with the interests of businesses 4) Pursue partnership opportunities with other governmental agencies and explore public /private initiatives These goals and priorities require consistent high - performance by all departmental employees. Achieving these goals also requires substantial participation from all other departments. As a result, a strong cooperative Work style is paramount to the Department's success. 13