Frequently Asked Questions

The Board of Finance meets the 4th Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 6:30 pm. Additional meetings are held during the budget process, to hear the requests of the Departments in March and April.

The City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) is published annually in December after the audit is complete. Copies of the most recent CAFR can be found on the Comptroller’s Website, under Annual Reports. Other financial information such as the city’s Official Statement and Popular Annual Financial Report will also be found on the same page.

The budget process begins in December and runs through May when the Joint Board adopts the budget.

After the work is complete the vendor should submit an invoice along with a W9 to the department the work was performed for. Once the department reviews and approves the invoices, they are sent to the Comptroller’s Office for approval. Accounts Payable checks are issued twice a week. It can take up to 7-10 business days for the check to be issued. If you have questions, you should contact the department in which the work was performed for.

If the work performed totaled over $600, a 1099 will be issued at the end of January. If you have not received your 1099, please contact the Comptroller’s Office at (860) 584-6130.

The Comptroller’s Office handles all related employee payroll and benefits questions in conjunction with Personnel. You can reach a member of the Comptroller’s Office staff at (860) 584-6130. Many forms and publications are published on the city’s intranet for employee access.

Changes to your health insurance can be made within 30 days of your qualifying event. If you were married, you need to bring a copy of your marriage certificate to the Comptroller’s Office. To add a child who just born, you will need to bring a copy of the birth certificate. You will be given the necessary forms to add to your insurance. Open enrollment is held on an annual basis, with information distributed to employees in advance.

The Payroll and Benefits Division of the Comptroller’s Office can answer questions related to a current employee’s retirement. Please contact the Comptroller’s Office at (860) 584-6130. If you are a retiree of the city and have questions, the Treasurer’s Office can be reached at (860) 584-6285 to answer your pension related questions.