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
- 2019-2020 Proposed Budget Summary
- 2018-2019 Mid-year Amended Budget
- 2018-2019 Budget Workbook Final Hearing
- 2017-2018 Fiscal Year Budget Hearing Workbook
- 2016-2017 Fiscal Year Adopted Budget
For archived budgets click here
Financial Reports
- 2018 - Audited Financial Statement
- 2017 - Audited Financial Statement
- 2016 - Audited Financial Statement
Helpful Links
- Vendor Information Form
- W-9 Form (fillable PDF)
- Tax Exemption Certificate
- Business Tax Information
- Business Tax Exemption Information
Contact Information
India Riedel
Finance Director
(863) 763-9816
iriedel@cityofokeechobee.com
Melissa Henry
Account Clerk
(863) 763-9817
mhenry@cityofokeechobee.com
Kim Barnes
Business Tax Specialist/Administrative Secretary
(863) 763-9616
kbarnes@cityofokeechobee.com
