Responsibilities The staff from the City Clerk’s Office, as well as the City Manager, are responsible for the administration and coordination of all financial services and transactions for the City of Oskaloosa including:
Accounts payable / receivable
Budget creation and analysis
Capital asset management
Capital improvement planning
Economic development financing agreements
Investment management
Long-range financial planning
Municipal bond issuance and debt management
Payroll administration
Revenue forecasting and monitoring
City Budget The City of Oskaloosa’s fiscal year begins July 1 and ends on June 30. The city prepares a budget according to Iowa Code 384.16. The preparation process begins in October, with the adoption of a final budget by the City Council in March. The city’s budget must be certified with the county auditor by March 15. The city’s annual budget also includes a five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) that outlines current and future capital and infrastructure needs. The CIP also outlines the future costs of those needs to the community.