One of the most important functions of Shelton's administration is managing the City and its money. Since most of the City's revenues come from local taxes, residents are especially concerned that their tax dollars are being used wisely. This responsibility rests with Shelton's Finance Organization. The Finance Organization is made up of several departments and headed by the Director of Finance. Its main goals are to provide a strong system of internal controls to safeguard the City's assets and to promote economy and efficiency in the administration of city funds.

Treasurer

Frank Pagliaro, the City Treasurer, and his department invest the City's money and make sure funds are available to meet City expenses. Starting in 1995, an aggressive cash management and investment program was developed in a cooperative effort by the Director of Finance and the City Treasurer. Investments from this program have earned millions of additional dollars over the years, greatly benefiting the residents and taxpayers if the City. Monies are invested with the Connecticut State Treasurers Short Term Investment Fund, a very safe, liquid and effective investment.

Director of Finance

The Director of Finance, supervises and administers the functions of the various departments that make up the City's Finance Organization. His duties include overseeing budgets, accounting and payroll for all city departments and agencies, assessments, collection of taxes, purchasing, and custody and disbursements of city funds.

Tax Collector

Income or the city come mainly from local property taxes, personal property taxes, and federal and state grants. The tax Collector's Office collects these taxes as well as sewer use fees and assessments, and water main assessments. They mail about 60,000 tax bills each year, collect taxes due, and remit funds to the Treasurer. Its five employees all carry State of Connecticut Certification in Tax Collection and assist the 6,000 taxpayers that visit their office each year.

Assessor

The appraisal and transfer records of all real and personal property of the City's 20,000 individual taxpayers are the responsibility of the Assessor's Office. They file the annual taxable and exempt Grand Lists, which include real property, motor vehicles, and business personal property. Additionally, it is their responsibility to administer all programs mandated under State Law: state and local benefits for veterans, totally disabled, the blind, and elderly homeowners and renters.

Purchasing Department

All city departments must purchase supplies and services through the Purchasing Department. Consisting of Edward Duggin and Connie Shortell, with help from Rosemarie Garceau, the department is responsible for the process of bidding and outside quotations for the very broad range of products and services used by the City. All of this is accomplished in accordance with the procedures contained in the City's charter. Improvements have been implemented in the way department does business, including internet posting of all the City's Bids and streamlining the disposal process for surplus equipment.
City/Town Clerk

The City/Town Clerk's Office is the repository of all city records and vital statistics which date back to the 1700's. Stored in a vault at City Hall, items such as real estate and land records; birth, death and marriage certificates; and dog and fishing licenses are carefully maintained. In addition, the Clerk keeps permanent records of board and commission meetings and certifies election results. Most of the City's business passes through this office.

Checks are cut on the 15th and 30th of the month.