Mansfield Finance Department Receives Auditor of State Award

The Finance Department begins the new year with good news. A recent financial audit of the City of Mansfield for the fiscal year ended 2016 by the Auditor of State’s office has returned a clean audit report. Mansfield’s excellent record keeping has earned it the Auditor of State Award with Distinction.

Finance Director Linn Steward stated, “When I sought election as Director of Finance for Mansfield, my primary goal was to improve Mansfield’s Financial Stability and Sustainability. This is accomplished by developing and following sound financial policies and spending plans. This recognition acknowledges our commitment to that end. Recent Moody’s Investor reports have also recognized our adoption of financial policies, aimed at strengthening the long-term fiscal health of the city, by continuing to upgrade Mansfield’s Credit Rating.”

The Auditor of State Award with Distinction is esteemed recognition presented to entities that meet the following criteria of a “clean” audit.

In August of last year Finance Director Linn Steward also initiated the OpenGov project to make Mansfield’s finances more easily accessible and understandable to the public. “The goal is to increase transparency by providing open access to the public. They can see all of the City’s revenue from taxes to fees and follow the money to see how and where it is spent.” The site includes all “checkbook” expenses. Payroll information is now available for 2016 and 2017 payroll information will be uploaded to OpenGov soon.

The platform also allows residents to view the annual budget, budget-to-actual spending and retrieve answers to frequently asked questions.

The public is invited to explore the Mansfield’s Financial Transparency platform found on the main page of the City of Mansfield web site.


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