Responsibilities

The Treasurer is elected for a two-year term and exercises the powers and duties conferred by state statutes and the Town Ordinances. View details regarding the state statutes by viewing the Connecticut General Assembly statutes website. The Treasurer works very closely with the First Selectman and auditors in all matters involving the Town’s finances.

The Treasurer is responsible for the accurate and timely recording and reporting of all financial transactions of the Town. Other responsibilities of the Treasurer include:

• Balances with Selectmen’s budget and Board of Education budget on a monthly basis
• Coordinates the Annual Audit and works directly with the Auditors
• Deposits most town funds
• Maintains and reconcile bank accounts
• Maintains cash flow
• Maintains custody of all payment and performance bonds for projects within the Town
• Maintains Town Financial Records
• Provides reports of budget vs. actual and income versus expenses
• Pays approved expenditures from PRA grants