Search for: 531 Speedwell Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950 973-538-2224 ABOUT MORRIS PLAINS GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS HOW DO I... Finance Department About the Department The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has responsibility for the Finance Department which includes the following areas: Financial Administration and Tax Collection. Duties & Responsibilities The Finance Department functions under the CFO who must: Manage an automated payroll system and review all necessary state and federal reports. Maintain a computerized budget and appropriations control system that meets all state and legal requirements. Maintain a general ledger record for all municipal, utility, capital and trust funds. Prepare and manage the accounts payable functions. Maintain all the relationships with the Borough’s commercial banks and execute all banking transactions. Manage all cash investments to maximize the amount of interest earned on the Borough’s funds. Issue the approved Borough Notes and Bonds for the Borough’s capital projects. Prepare Municipal Budget, Annual Financial Statements, and Annual Debt Statement. Maintain, analyze, and control the various Borough Trust Funds. Collect all property taxes and follow up on delinquencies. Conduct an annual tax lien sale on unpaid property taxes. Prepare and manage the Town’s 3-Year Capital Plan. This Plan identifies the annual spending and funding sources for road reconstruction, public works’ equipment, fire and police equipment, building maintenance, parking lots, parks / fields, and all other capital projects. Budgets, Financials & Audits The Borough of Morris Plains’ fiscal year is from January 1st to December 31st. The budget is the official spending plan for all town departments, and it identifies the sources of funding to support the operating plan. The Mayor and Council of the Borough of Morris Plains receive public input on town services and spending requests throughout the year. These requests are considered during the budget preparation process. The annual Budget and Capital Plan are introduced in March at two public meetings. Click the links below to explore past and current financial documents. Budget and Financials Tax Office Contact the Finance Dept. Ana. M. Thomas, CTC Chief Financial Officer Email: athomas@morrisplainsboro.org Phone: 973-538-2229 Fax: 973-538-8834 Tracy A. Rooney Assistant Financial Officer Email: trooney@morrisplainsboro.org Phone: 973-538-2229 Fax: 973-538-8834 Municipal Office 531 Speedwell Ave Morris Plains, NJ 07950-0305 Phone: 973-538-2224 Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30AM -4:30PM Using Our Website Home Accessibility Privacy Policy Social Media Policy Webmaster: webmaster@morrisplainsboro.org All content © 2021 Borough of Morris Plains, NJ and its representatives. All rights reserved. • Borough Website Design by GovUnity Websites English