Finance

Finance Department

The Finance Department manages the City of Quitman’s money. Finance pays the city’s bills, records the revenue the city receives, keeps the city’s accounts balanced, and supports the City Manager and City Council in building and following the annual budget.

Contact: Alexandra Porter, Finance
Email: aporter@quitmanga.gov
Phone: (229) 531-1803 ext. 1002
Address: Administrative Offices, 100 W. Screven Street, Quitman, GA 31643

What We Do

• Accounts Payable: Processes payments to vendors and contractors for goods and services the city buys.
• Payroll: Records payroll for city employees and charges each department its share of the cost.
• Revenue: Records money the city receives, including utility payments, taxes, fees, and grants.
• Bank Reconciliation: Balances the city’s bank accounts against its financial records every month.
• Budget: Supports preparation of the annual operating budget and tracks spending against it throughout the year.
• Financial Reporting: Prepares the financial records used for reports to Council and the city’s annual audit.

The City Budget
The city’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. The City Manager prepares the budget and presents it to City Council, and Council adopts it each year.

The budget covers six funds: the General Fund, which pays for services like police, fire, and public works, plus the Electric, Water and Sewer, Gas, Sanitation, and SPLOST funds.

View the FY2027 Annual Operating Budget: Click Here

For Vendors
Businesses that want to provide goods or services to the city should contact Finance. A completed IRS Form W-9 is required before the city can issue payment.