Finance and Treasury Department

Jeannine was appointed Springfield's Finance Director in 1998. She also serves as the City's Income Tax Administrator.  Prior to joining Springfield, she served active duty in the US Air Force and was an honor graduate of the USAF Financial Management Program.  Jeannine was recently awarded the 2007 Government Financial Manager of the Year award by the Association of Government Accountants. 

 

Springfield’s Finance Department performs a full-range of municipal finance activities that include payroll and human resource administration, accounts payable, collection of property taxes and other receivables, capital asset tracking, investment management, and billing for sewer, water and garbage service. The Finance Director oversees these operations and reports directly to the City Manager.

 

Springfield accepts debit and credit card payments at City Hall or over the phone. On-line payment is available for property taxes and water bills, see the links below. Fee for on-line payment using a credit or debit card is $4.95; e-check payments are free.

Property Taxes

online payments available

Income Taxes 

e-filing available

Sewer/Water/Garbage Service

online payments available

Springfield's Open Government

Financial Management

The City’s current Property Tax Millage Rate of 15 Mills  per $1,000 of taxable value is dispersed as follows:

 

City Operating: 14 mills

Public Safety Retirement: 1 mill

 

The millage rate represents the amount of taxes a person or business pays based on the taxable value of their property.  For example, a millage rate of 15 mills would levy $750.00 in annual taxes for a property with a $50,000 taxable value.  There has not been a tax rate increase in the City of Springfield since 1998.  The total property tax rates in Springfield for 2010 are listed below. 

 
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FY 2010-11 Operating Budget

 

Annual FY 10-11 Budget:

$6,691,600

 

General Fund:

$2,529,200

 

Other Funds:

$4,162,400
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2010 Property Tax Rates

 

2010 State Equalized Value:

$93,771,802

 

Real Property:

$84,674,860

 

Personal Property:

$9,096,942
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Schedule of City Fees

 

2010 Taxable Value:

$87,844,621


 Real Property:

$78,813,430

 

Personal Property:

$9,031,191

The Finance Department also provides ongoing assistance to other city departments regarding financial matters, coordinates the budget process, and develops revenue, expense and cash flow projections for the City.

 

Annually, the City’s financial records are audited by an independent audit firm to ensure the City is in compliance with Governmental  Accounting Standards (GASB) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  Auditors also verify the City’s financial records and internal controls are in compliance with federal and state laws.  For over 15 years, the City’s financial records have received a ‘clean opinion’ and the highest level of certification awarded by an independent audit firm.