Major responsibilities include investment and debt management, risk management, budget, supervision of finance personnel and the planning, organizing and directing of departmental activities. Assessments The Assessment Division is another large division with eighteen employees. This is a state-mandated function carried out by the borough. Also, by state statute, the division is responsible for maintaining accurate ownership records of all properties within the borough. Additionally, this division provides the value conclusions on over 63,000 properties within and throughout the geographical boundaries of the borough.
Assessments also administers state mandated exemption programs and optional borough exemptions.
And as can be expected, a great amount of time is spent answering the inquiries of the public. Purchasing The Purchasing Division consists of four employees. This division is responsible for the procurement of all goods and services for the borough. Additionally, they prepare, distribute and analyze the results of all requests for bids, proposals, quotes and requests for qualifications. They are responsible for issuance of all purchase orders and monitoring of LPOs.