Finance
Mission Statement:
To provide financial and administrative support services to maintain the fiscal integrity of the Town of Brookfield.
General Information:
- The Finance Department functions are performed on behalf of and in cooperation with the First Selectman and the Town Treasurer.
- The Town of Brookfield Finance Department is responsible for effectively spending and investing resources provided by the Town’s taxpayers.
Cash Management:
- Makes payments for services of employees
- Makes payments for goods and services of vendors
- Record receipts
- Monitors all non-tax receivables and grants
- Coordinates preparation of capital and operating budgets for town departments and the Board of Education
- Provides financial progress reports to various boards and town departments
- Maintains a system of accounts used by town departments as prescribed by the Board of Finance
Capital Assets and Debt Administration:
- Arranges short-term notes and long-term bonds for operating and capital needs that are approved by the voters
- Monitors procedures to safeguard capital assets
Risk Management:
- Administers various general liability insurance policies
- Monitors and maintains Health Insurance Fund
Generally, at the beginning of each calendar year, the Department produces a Certified Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of Brookfield’s use of these resources for the most recent fiscal year ending in June.
The Finance Department can be contacted at:
Finance@BrookfieldCT.Gov for general questions/concerns
Payables@BrookfieldCT.Gov for Accounts Payable inquires
Treasurer@BrookfieldCT.Gov for the Town Treasurer
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Marcia Marien | Finance Director/Controller | (203) 775-7308 |
Lori Hauswirth | Payroll | (203) 775-7308 |
Lisa Joseph | Accounts Payable | (203) 775-7308 |
Pollini Da Silva | Deputy Controller | (203) 775-7308 |
Nancy Day | PT Accountant | (203) 775-7308 |
John Lucas | Treasurer |