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The Assistant Finance Director is responsible for all day to day financial operations of the Town. This includes payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget preparation assistance, account analysis, internal auditing, water billing, the preparation of the annual financial report, and the filing of mandatory state/federal reports.
In June of 2007, the Town engaged the services of Gabler Molis and Company, PA located in Asheville, NC to conduct the annual audit. The contract engagement with Gabler Molis will be for a term of five years, starting with the 2006/07 audit. The Town prepares a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). Copies of the 2006/07 audit are available at Town Hall.
Gabler Molis has just completed the requires site visit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008. After the site visit, Gabler Molis will prepare the financial reports. Management of the Town is responsible for various communicative items in the report, such as the transmittal letter. Results of the 2007/08 audit and highlights of same will be posted on this website as soon as they become available. The Town intends on submitting the 2007/08 CAFR to the Government Financial Officers Association with the intent of being awarded the prestigious Certificate of Achievement in Financial Reporting.
The Town of Columbus requires utility deposits before water service begins. Currently, the required deposit is $75.00 for property owners and $150.00 for property renters. Utility deposits must be accompanied by an application that can be completed at Town Hall located at 95 Walker Street. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am until 5:00pm.
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