The Finance Department is responsible for administering the city's financial policies and procedures, maintaining the city's sound financial condition and consulting with the City Manager and Department Heads on the administration of the city's financial affairs. Responsibilities within this department consist of data processing, accounting, auditing, treasury, annual operating and capital budgets, materials management, procurement, tax and business office, and insurance and risk management services.
The Purchasing and Warehouse Department is responsible for the centralized purchasing and warehousing function for all city departments. The warehouse maintains stock on electrical products including street lights, power poles, cable, and transformers. In addition, stock is maintained for the repair and upkeep of the city's water and sewer lines, safety supplies, janitorial supplies, as well as a number of commodities used by city staff. If you are interested in providing goods and/or services to the City of Newton, please read the information contained in the purchasing process section, complete the vendor forms, and return to the purchasing staff.