Finance Department

The Finance Department's mission is to efficiently budget and account for financial resources used to provide public services.

Rosa Trevino

Interim Director

Rosie Trevino has held a varity of positions with the City, such as Peace Officer and Personnel Director. She is a native of La Joya, Texas.

Department Description

Quick Facts

The Finance Department provides support for other municipal departments, the City Manager and the City Council. The Department has an Accounting Division and a Purchasing Division.

News

Finance Services

Audit Reports

Texas law requires municipalities to complete an annual audit.

Bond Rating

Cities demonstrating experienced governance, professional management and sound financial practices earn a high bond rating by independent rating agencies. This allows cities to borrow at better rates for their capital projects.

S&P Global rated La Joya as "A" investment grade. La Joya is the only city west of Mission with a bond rating.

Budgets

The City Council is required to approve an annual budget by September 30.

Purchasing

The Finance Department helps other municipal departments purchase goods and services from a variety of public and private vendors. State and local laws require certain disclosures relating to purchasing. Check City Secretary's Office for required filings.

Conflict of Interest Statement (Ch. 176)
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire (Ch. 176)
Nepotism Disclosure

Public Investment

The Finance Department is charged with administering the Public Funds Investment Policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act.

The Finance Director serves as Chair of the Public Funds Investment Committee, which guides the City's investments.

The City invests funds in TexSTAR and Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) investment pools.

Transparency

To improve public disclosure and accountability of municipal expenditures, the Finance Department will initiate participation in the Comptroller's Transparency Stars Program.

Whistleblower Act

Public employees who report public corruption are protected by the Texas Whistleblowers Act.

Public officials, employees and the public may use the following information for reporting waste, fraud and abuse of federal, state and local programs:

Department Docs

More information regarding our Department.

Ethics Ordinance, Amended

Department Forms

These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return.

Disclosure

External Links

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