About

Finance Department

The City of Waverly Finance Department plays a critical role in maintaining the fiscal integrity and operational efficiency of the City of Waverly. It is responsible for managing the City's financial resources through careful budgeting, accurate accounting, transparent reporting, and effective internal controls. The department ensures that public funds are used responsibly, in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Accounting and Financial Reporting: Maintaining accurate and complete financial records in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Budget Development and Oversight: Coordinating the preparation of the annual budget in collaboration with City departments, monitoring expenditures, and supporting long-term financial planning.
• Audit Coordination: Preparing for and facilitating the City’s annual external audit, ensuring compliance with audit standards, and implementing recommendations to improve financial practices.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable: Managing vendor payments, issuing checks, processing cash receipts, and maintaining accurate records of incoming and outgoing funds.
• Cash and Investment Management: Monitoring daily cash flow, managing bank accounts, and investing public funds responsibly in accordance with state law and City policy.
• Debt Administration: Handling the issuance and repayment of bonds and other debt instruments, and ensuring compliance with debt service obligations.
• Grants and Special Funds Management: Overseeing the financial aspects of grants, ensuring proper use of funds, and maintaining compliance with reporting requirements.
• Financial Transparency and Public Communication: Providing clear, accessible financial information to elected officials, city departments, and the public to support informed decision-making, accountability, and public trust.

The Finance Department ensures the financial sustainability of the City of Waverly by providing accurate, timely, and transparent financial services. We are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and customer service in support of city operations and the needs of our residents. Through responsible stewardship and a commitment to continuous improvement, we aim to strengthen public trust and contribute to the City’s long-term success.

Human Resources Department

The Human Resources (HR) Department plays a strategic and essential role in advancing the mission of the City organization by attracting, developing, supporting, and retaining a diverse and talented workforce. The department is responsible for a broad range of functions that ensure the effective management of the City’s human capital and the delivery of high-quality public services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Attracting and recruiting top talent through equitable and transparent hiring practices, and facilitating smooth onboarding to set new employees up for success.
• Performance and Career Development: Managing employee performance systems, supporting professional growth, and providing training opportunities to build internal capacity and leadership.
• Compensation and Benefits: Administering fair, competitive, and sustainable pay structures and benefits programs to support employee well-being and retention.
• Personnel Budget Development: Coordinating the preparation of the annual personnel budget in collaboration with city departments.
• Payroll Administration: Processing employee payroll, managing payroll taxes, and ensuring timely filing of all related federal and state tax reports.
• Employee Relations and Workplace Culture: Promoting a respectful, inclusive, and productive workplace by addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and encouraging open communication.
• Compliance and Policy Management: Ensuring adherence to labor laws, OSHA standards, collective bargaining agreements, and internal policies while maintaining transparency and accountability.
• Workforce Planning and Organizational Development: Analyzing workforce needs, supporting strategic staffing, and aligning HR initiatives with the City’s long-term goals.
• Employee Health, Safety, and Wellness: Promoting a safe and healthy work environment through risk management, workplace safety programs, wellness initiatives, and support for employee mental and physical health.
• Risk Management and Insurance: Administering the City’s insurance policies and claims, coordinating risk management efforts, and supporting safety initiatives to protect public assets and employees.

The HR Department is committed to continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and employee engagement. By aligning HR strategies with organizational priorities, we empower individuals and teams to thrive professionally, contribute meaningfully to public service, and support the City’s overall success.