City of Florence - General Fund Accounting

The Accounting Department is responsible for the accumulation, control, and reporting of the economic activity for all non-utility functions of the city. For the fiscal year 2008, the non-utility budgets for the city are approximately $69 million of which approximately $25 million is payroll related for 540 employees.

The accounts of the City are organized on the basis of funds and account groups, each of which is considered a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for with a separate set of revenues and expenditure.

Government resources are allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based on the purpose for which they are to be spent and the means by which spending activities are controlled.

The City's fiscal year is October 1 through September 30.  The most recent report is available in PDF Format below.

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2007

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2006

Contact Information

Dan Barger, Treasurer
(256) 760-6634

Lora Morgan, Senior Accountant
(256) 760-6392

Michele Moore, Assistant Accountant, Payroll
(256) 760-6631

Barbara Terrell, Accountant
(256) 760-6633

Deidre Lott, Assistant Accountant
(256) 760-6632

The annual audit is conducted by
The Watkins Johnsey Professional Group
516 East Mobile Street
Florence, AL 35630-4747