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The office of finance director shall be responsible for the following:

A. Duties as Prescribed by City Charter. All duties to be performed by the auditor and treasurer as prescribed by the city Charter shall be performed by the office of the finance director. The delegation of duties within the office shall separate the custody of moneys from the accounting of moneys.

B. Central Accounting System. Supervise and be responsible for the maintenance of a general accounting system for the city; keep accounts for appropriations contained in the city budget which will indicate the amount of the appropriation, amount paid therefrom, the unpaid obligations against it, and the unencumbered balance; require reports and receipts and disbursements from each receiving and spending agency of the city government to be made daily or at such intervals as may be expedient; and other duties as required by the city Charter, city ordinances, and the laws of the state.

C. Treasury Management. Supervise the collection of all taxes, special assessments, license fees, franchise fees, other revenues of the city, and to audit such accounts as are necessary to determine the amounts due the city from these revenues; have custody of all invested funds for the city as provided by charter or state laws.

D. Purchasing. Supervise and administer a central purchasing program for use by any office, department, or agency of the city government. The finance director shall have the authority to:

1. Purchase, rent, or contract for supplies, equipment, and incidental services required by any department in accordance with purchasing procedures prescribed by this chapter and the administrative rules and regulations.

2. Negotiate and recommend execution of contracts for the purchase of supplies, equipment, and incidental services.

E. Financial Reports. Submit to the city manager for transmission to the city council, a monthly statement of receipts and disbursements and such other financial reports required to indicate the financial condition of the city.

F. Annual Financial Statement. Prepare a complete financial statement and report at the end of each fiscal year. (Prior code § 1.54.020)