Finance Department
Mission Statement
To provide effective and efficient administration of the City’s finances through the application of accepted accounting policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
The Finance Director, under the supervision of the City Administrator is responsible for:
- Central accounting, revenue collection, and cash disbursements
- Accounts payables, receivables, and payroll
- Budget preparation and monitoring
- Maintain reasonable controls to protect City’s assets
- Safe guarding and investment of all public funds
- Preparation of financial reports
- Administration of insurance benefits
- Risk management
- Business tax application issuance
Vision
The Finance Department endeavors to provide timely and accurate information regarding City’s finances to the City Council, City Administrator, and City Departments to enable all to make informed, educated decisions for the citizens of the City of Okeechobee.
Fiscal Year Budgets
- 2021-2022 Proposed Budget
- 2020-2021 Mid Year Budget Amendment
- 2020-2021 Fiscal Year Approved Budget
- 2019-2020 Mid Year Budget Amendment
- 2018-2019 Fiscal Year End Budget Amendment
- 2017-2018 Fiscal Year End Budget Amendment
For archived budgets please submit a Public Records Request
Financial Reports
- 2020 - Audited Financial Statement
- 2019 - Audited Financial Statement
- 2018 - Audited Financial Statement
- 2017 - Audited Financial Statement
Helpful Links
- Vendor Information Form
- W-9 Form (fillable PDF)
- Tax Exemption Certificate
- Business Tax Receipt Application
- Business Tax Exemption Information
Contact Information
India Riedel
Finance Director
(863) 763-9816
iriedel@cityofokeechobee.com
Melissa Henry
Account Supervisor
(863) 763-9817
mhenry@cityofokeechobee.com
Kim Barnes
Business Tax Specialist/Administrative Secretary
(863) 763-9816
kbarnes@cityofokeechobee.com
