The Financial Services Department is responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, utility billing and tax collections, business licensing, payroll, annual and monthly financial reporting, managing the District's investment portfolio, and banking services.
The Department is also responsible for preparing budgets, the annual five-year financial plan, and strives to provide timely and accurate financial information to facilitate the decision-making needs of Council, senior management, and external stakeholders.
This Department also oversees the securing, through generally accepted public and professional purchasing practices, all goods and services required by the District, approved by Council in the Five-Year Financial Plan. This Department is responsible for the Risk Management Program which ensures that the financial stability of the District of Hope is protected against the effects of accidental loss.
2024 Annual Report
The District of Hope’s 2024 Annual Report offers a detailed overview of our financial performance, department highlights, and key strategic initiatives from the past year. This report reflects our ongoing commitment to transparency, responsible fiscal management, and community-focused service delivery. We encourage residents and stakeholders to explore the full report for a snapshot of our progress and priorities.
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Contacts
| Director of Finance | Mike Olson | molson@hope.ca |
| Accounting Supervisor | Linda Goglin | lgoglin@hope.ca |
| Accounting Clerk - Payroll | Ana Voicu | avoicu@hope.ca |
| Accounting Clerk | Janet Johnston | jjohnston@hope.ca |
| Clerk I | Kari Farley | kfarley@hope.ca |
| Clerk I | Kristi Sam | ksam@hope.ca |
| Communications and Systems Analysis Advisor | Danielle Laporte | dlaporte@hope.ca |