DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

FINANCIAL REPORTING & CONTROL

James Gentile, City Controller

601 Lakeside Ave., Room 18
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
216-664-3871
Fax: 216-664-3417

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MISSION

To maintain controls over the City’s accounting system and the integrity of the information submitted to that system, and to prepare and issue annual financial statements for the City.

The Division of Financial Reporting and Control is the centralized accounting function for the City of Cleveland. The Division’s primary responsibilities include the following:

  • Performing reconciliation of cash and investments
  • Maintaining control over the City’s accounting system and the integrity of the information submitted to it
  • Preparing and issuing numerous required financial reports including the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
  • Performing certain accounting tasks that are not applicable to any outside division or department
  • Issuing best practice accounting policies and procedures throughout the City

PROPRIETARY/CAPITAL FUND ACCOUNTING

Proprietary/Capital Fund Accounting monitors and controls all accounting activity as it relates to capital projects for all fund types, fixed assets, internal service funds, and enterprise funds.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING

General Accounting monitors and controls all accounting activity as it relates to the City’s general fund, debt service and trust, and agency funds.

CASH RECONCILIATION

Cash Reconciliation monthly reconciles cash and investments to the general ledger. The section accounts for the daily reimbursement of commingled cash from segregated funds and assists in the implementation of the City’s cash and investment policy. It further ensures the accuracy of all outstanding warrants.

SPECIAL REVENUE ACCOUNTING

Special Revenue Accounting monitors and controls all accounting activity as it relates to the City’s grant and miscellaneous non-grant special-review funds. This section assists grantees in preparing year-end audit schedules and analyses, monitors City grant personnel’s compliance with grant agreements, and monitors the City’s use of grant funds to maximize usage.

DATA ENTRY

Data Entry provides centralized data-entry support for the City’s accounting system and produces various management-level reports for all City locations.

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