View information related to COVID-19 City of Arcadia, Florida City Council News Departments Documents Residents & Visitors Contact Home Departments Finance Finance Monthly Reports Budgets Audits Finance Department Mission Statement: The primary mission of the Finance Department is to preserve the financial integrity of the City of Arcadia, while assuring the availability of funds to accomplish the City’s goals. Budgeting preparation, monitoring and oversight Recording and monitoring revenue transactions of the City Accounts payable Purchasing Payroll Investment management Debt management Capital assessment management Utility Billing Department Cemetery sales and oversight Finance staff prepare all financial reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), make all payments to vendors, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. They are responsible for recording all revenue transactions for the City. Transactions include Utility payments, Solid Waste Pickups, Code Enforcement Fines, Airport Fees, Business Licenses, Cemetery Sales, Golf Course Sales and Police Department Fines. The Finance Department prepares the budget for the City on behalf of the City Manager and in cooperation with all departments. The fiscal year begins October 1st. The budget process for each year begins in February. Purchasing is responsible for developing and implementing all policies and procedures related to purchases for the City of Arcadia. To ensure the financial integrity of the City, purchases of various goods and services are reviewed by Purchasing. Click here for a current list of solicitations. The City of Arcadia website is undergoing modifications to provide enhanced access to documents for disabled individuals who are visually impaired and to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to make reasonable accommodations. If you would like to obtain a document not currently provided on the website, please contact our City Clerk, Penny Delaney, at 863-494-4114 Ext. 301 or pdelaney@arcadia-fl.gov. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we implement these changes. Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications, to or from local officials regarding city business, are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your email communications may be subject to public disclosure. Search This Site Contact Finance Finance - (863) 494-4114 Finance Director - Beth Carsten - ecarsten@arcadia-fl.gov Read Beth's Bio Cash Manager - Amanda Albritton-Horkey - aahorkey@arcadia-fl.gov Purchasing Clerk - Nancy Goetz - ngoetz@arcadia-fl.gov Pay Utilities Bill Online Pay Your Utilities Search for Loved Ones in the Cemetery Search For Loved Ones Follow us on Facebook Quick Links Contact Public Works Utilities City Council Parks Division Arcadia Municipal Airport – X06 Code Enforcement Police Department News Helpful Websites DART Chamber of Commerce DeSoto County Property Appraisers Municode Address 23 N. POLK AVENUE MARGARET WAY BUILDING ARCADIA, FLORIDA 34266 UNITED STATES Get in touch FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK Contact PHONE: 1 (863) 494-4114 COPYRIGHT © 2021 CITY OF ARCADIA, FLORIDA DESIGNED BY CFRPC.