Finance Department

Pamela Reynolds, Finance Director   finance@city.laconia.nh.us        Paula Baumoel, Personnel Specialist  personnel@city.laconia.nh.us       Jon Gardner, Purchasing Specialist   purchase@city.laconia.nh.us       Cindy Beede, Tax Collector   taxcollector@city.laconia.nh.us       Suzi McCormack, Welfare Case Technician  welfare@city.laconia.nh.us   City Hall, 45 Beacon St. East, Second Floor, Room 201 Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Finance Phone:  603/524-3877   fax 603/524-1520 Welfare Phone:  603/527-1267  fax 603/524-1520

Busiel Mill, built 1853, stands downtown between the Belknap Mill (1823) and Laconia's current City Hall (EF, 1999).

• Finance Office
• Personnel
• Purchasing
• Tax Collection – See Tax Collector page
• Welfare - See Welfare page

Finance Office

The Finance Office performs a number of accounting functions as well as producing and issuing certain financial reports for the City. The office processes all accounting records according to Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). Tasks performed in this office include payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and treasury functions. These tasks are coordinated with the City Manager's office and appropriate department heads. The office handles all City billing, coordinating with such departments as Police, Public Works and City Clerk.   Tax bills are prepared by the Tax Office under the supervision of the Finance Department.   In addition, the office coordinates with the state DRA, tracks capital projects (schools, water issues) including bond issues and coordinates with the New Hampshire Municipal Bond Bank. Issuing of all City checks is handled through this office. Data processing is also handled in the office, along with current program documentation and software updates. Systems are designed and implemented for cash collection and computer processing for the City Clerk and the Tax Collector. Systems are enhanced to assure compliance with new requirements of law and regulations. The office also produces monthly appropriation reports as well as revenue statements for the City Manager, Mayor and Council. In addition, the office generates reports necessary for independent auditors and issues a yearly Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).

Personnel

The Personnel office administers the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations and Collective Bargaining Agreements. In addition, the office handles the City’s wage and compensation plans as well as health and workers compensation insurance. The office recruits, tests and participates in the selection of employees; the office institutes and implements training programs. The Personnel office also chairs and guides the Wellness and Safety committees.

Purchasing

Purchasing is the office supervising the purchase of goods and services in accordance with the City's Purchasing Procedures. Purchasing is responsible for accounts payable and the telephone system into City Hall. In addition, tasks of the Purchasing Office include:

• maintaining vendor identification and insurance files;
• maintaining fixed assets and supply inventories;
• maintaining purchase order system;
• coordinating with State Purchasing;
• obtaining bids, quotes and proposals;
• administering the City's Property Liability and General Liability Insurance programs; and,
• controlling and disposing of surplus property through Tax Deed Sales or Government Auction.

Welfare

Under the direction of the Finance Director.