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Shanna Posey (407) 688.5023
Email: Administrative Specialist
Peter Staffieri (407) 688.5022
Email: Finance Manager
Marisol Ordonez (407) 688.5028
Email: Purchasing Manager
Rene' Schmidt (407) 688.5035
Email: Accounts Payable
Mission Statement
To demonstrate excellence in the level of financial services provided to our public customers, elected officials, and the City of Sanford and its departments, while maintaining prudent use of financial resources in compliance with all associated laws, regulations and policies.
Finance Director
Cynthia Lindsay
Ms. Lindsay is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.S. in Accounting and a M.S.T. in Taxation. She is a Certified Public Accountant as designated by the State of Florida and a Certified Government Finance Officer as designated by the Government Finance Officers Association. She is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association(GFOA), the Florida Government Finance Officers Association, and the Central Florida Chapter of the Government Finance Officers Association and volunteers through the GFOA as a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report reviewer. Ms. Lindsay was appointed Director of Finance in October 2010.
Cynthia Lindsay (407) 688-5026
Email: Finance Director
Department Responsibilities
The Financial Services Department administers Accounting and Treasury functions, Debt Management, Financial, Grant Compliance, Budgeting, Purchasing, and Information Technology Services for all City departments.
Core Finance Duties
In its accounting and treasury, debt management, budgeting and financial and grant compliance capacities, the Finance Department must ensure complete and accurate accounting of all transactions, and reporting of all financial information in accordance with professional accounting standards and federal, state, and local laws. This division handles the payroll for all City employees, pays all invoices for goods and services used by City departments, records and tracks fixed assets, monitors grant funding and manages the City’s investing and borrowing activities. Finance also coordinates the Comprehensive Annual Finance Report, which is part of the City’s annual, independent audit process. The Finance department also assumed the duties of the Budget Department starting with fiscal year 2011 and as such administers the City’s budget process as well.
Budget Award!
Sanford was awarded the
GFOA Distinguished Budget Award.
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Budget
The Finance Department is responsible for the preparation of the City’s annual budget. The budget process starts in February and ends in September, with the budget being effective October 1 of each year.
Finance Documents
Budget Information
The Finance Department has several years of budgets available electronically on the website. Click on the links below to download electronic budget documents.
2023 Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2023 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 12, 2022 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 26, 2022 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FYI 2023 BUDGET:
- Resolution 3066 Police-Axon Body Cameras and Officer Safety Plan
- Resolution 3072 Police-Edward Bryne Memorial Grant
- Resolution 3071 Police-Bulletproof Vests Grant
- Resolution 3076 Parks-Annual Tree Trimming
- Resolution 3075 Police-IT Server Room AC
- Resolution 3084 Police-COPS De-Escalation Training Grant
- Resolution 3074 Extension of a Pilot Trolley Program
- Resolution 3074-2 Parks-Program Support Grant
- Resolution 3078 CDBG-Rollover CARES Grant
- Resolution 3086 FIRE-Vehicle Replacement
- Resolution 3085 Police -Vehicle Replacement
- Resolution 3088 CM-Three Additional LIHEAP Techs
- Resolution 3081 CM-Goldsboro Mainstreet Program
- Resolution 3087 Increase Building Fund and Additional Employees
- Resolution 3091 Dev Svcs-Replacement Vehicle
- Resolution 3092 Sanford Mainstreet Program Funding
- Resolution 3093 Parks-Power Line for Cemetery
- Resolution 3097 Utilities-FDEP Grant
- Resolution 3098Â Parks-Replace Sod due to Hurricane Ian
2022 Budget
2022 Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2022 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 13, 2021 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FYI 2022 BUDGET:
- Resolution 2991 PAC Seagull Art Project
- Resolution 2992 Police-Edward Byrne Grant
- Resolution 2995 Use of ARP Grant Monies
- Resolution 3002 Parks-Tree Mitigation
- Resolution 3001 Neel-Shaffer Design Services
- Resolution 2998 Loyalty Incentive Program
- Resolution 3003 Cottage Homes Project Plans Update
- Resolution 3004 FIBRS Implementation Assistance Program
- Resolution 2999 Deputy City Manager Additional FTE
- Resolution 3005 Police-AAA Traffic Safety Grant
- Resolution 3008 SRF Loan 590192
- Resolution 3006 Clam Truck Price Increase
- Resolution 3011 Design Planning for Breezeway Remodel
- Resolution 3012 Rollover Budget from FY21 to FY22
- Resolution 3017 Unidirectional Flushing Program
- Resolution 3016 Parks-Annual Tree Trimming
- Resolution 3018 Fire-Station 38 Roof Repair
- Resolution 3020 Marina-Master Planning Services
- Resolution 3019 Plants-Alternative Water Supply CUP
- Resolution 3022 ARPA Premium Pay Adjustment
- Resolution 3023 Fire-replacement Fire Engine Pumper
- Resolution 3024 True Up LIHEAP Budget
- Resolution 3025 CDBG Cover Temporary Worker Payroll
- Resolution 3026 Mayfair Drainage Improvements
- Resolution 3029 SR46 Landscape Quote Increase
- Resolution 3033 Tree Mitigation
- Resolution 3032 Memorial Bricks at Veterans Park
- Resolution 3035 Mayfair Golf Carts Purchase
- Resolution 3031 McCracken Road Sidewalk Feasibility Study
- Resolution 3030 Reserve Funds for Programming & Repairs
- Resolution 3036 Marina Management and Operating Expenses
- Resolution 3037 Parks – Tree Mitigation
- Resolution 3038 Development Services – Replacement Planning Department Vehicle
- Resolution 3039 Public Works Emergency Response Facility Building
- Resolution 3046 Fund Additional Code Enforcement Officer
- Resolution 3043 Employee Inflation Assistance
- Resolution 3042 City Manager’s Race & Equity Committee
- Resolution 3040 City Manager’s Goldsboro Main Street Funding
- Resolution 3049 Fire-Replacement Gas Monitors
- Resolution 3050 Public Works – Pinecrest Roadway Reconstruction
- Resolution 3052 Public Works – ADA Compliancy
- Resolution 3051 Public Works – 3rd Street Sidewalk Improvements
- Resolution 3054 Police -Blauer Rain Gear
- Resolution 3056 CDBG-Rollover of CARES funds
Resolution 3056 FIRE-Fuel Budget Increase
- Resolution 3057 MAYFAIR – Operational Transfer
- Resolution 3061 FIRE – Station 40 New Fire Engine Pumper
- Resolution 3062 FIRE – Repairs and Maintenance
- Resolution 3053 BLDG-Replacement Vehicle & Fee Study
- Resolution 3048 Marina Repairs & Capital Needs
- Resolution 3058 City Manager-LIHWAP Grant Budget
- Resolution 3058 City Manager-LIHWAP ARPA Grant
- Resolution 3082 Amend FY2022 Budget
2021 Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2021 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 14, 2020 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING: Monday, September 28, 2020 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2021 BUDGET:
1.  Resolution 2902 Hurricane Tree Trimming and Removal
2.  Resolution 2909 Seminole Co Interlocal Funding Agreement
3.  Resolution 2912 Adjustments to City Budget
4.  Resolution 2913 Rollover CARES Funds FY20 TO FY21 for CDBG & LIHEAP
5.  Resolution 2916 Elm Ave Drainage Project Budget
6.  Resolution 2917 Additional Funds-New SFD Tower Truck
7.  Resolution 2918 Veteran Bricks Engraving
8.  Resolution 2920 HR Admin III Position
9.  Resolution 2928  Police Grant re Bulletproof Vests
10. Resolution 2929 Granite Inliner for Pipe Rehab
11. Resolution 2927 Edward Byrne Memorial Grant – Police
12.  Resolution 2933 Mellonville Drainage Improvements
13.  Resolution 2934 Budget Rollover 2020-2021
14.  Resolution 2939 Repairs to Jeff Triplett Community Center
15.  Resolution 2941 Decontamination Equipment Grant
16.  Resolution 2944 CIP Additions Use of Reserves
17.  Resolution 2947 Mitigation Annual Tree Trimming
18.  Resolution 2948 Police FMIT Grant
19.  Resolution 2949 Stormwater Improvements
20.  Resolution 2950 Fire-Purchase Stryker MTS Power Loader
21.  Resolution 2962 Public Works re Tree Mitigation
22.  Resolution 2963 Reorganization of Building Division
23.  Resolution 2964 Development Services Departmental Vehicle
24. Resolution 2965Â Fire – Replacement Bunker Gear ST31
25. Resolution 2967Â Â Parks-Tree Mitigation
26. Resolution 2961 Bobcat Track Loader Replacement
27. Resolution 2959 Reiss Master Plan-Revised
28. Resolution 2988 Elgin Crosswind Street Sweeper
29. Resolution 2966 CDBG CARES Grant
30. Resolution 2995 Year End Budget Adjustment
2020 Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2021 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING:Â Monday, September 13, 2021 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING:Â Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2020 BUDGET:
- Â Resolution No. 2818Â Â Bryne Memorial Grant
- Â Resolution No. 2819Â Â Stormwater Design Services Funding
- Â Resolution No. 2826Â Â Mayfair Golf Course Buildings
- Â Resolution No. 2831Â Â Nutrient Reduction Project FDEP
- Â Resolution No. 2832Â Â Utility Box Wrap Project
- Â Resolution No. 2837Â Â Â Police Contract Costs
- Â Resolution No. 2839Â Â Â Groveview Park Shelter and Lighting
- Â Resolution No. 2840Â Â Â Goldsboro Neighborhood Future Land Use
- Â Resolution No. 2842Â Â Â FY19-20 Budget Rollover
- Â Resolution No. 2845Â Â Â Riverwalk Phase III
- Â Resolution No. 2846Â Â Â Mayfair Golf-Modular Buildings
- Â Resolution No. 2848Â Â Walmart Community Grant – Police
- Â Resolution No. 2849Â Â Safety Grant
- Â Resolution No. 2850Â Â Riverwalk Phase III
- Â Resolution No. 2851Â Â Sanford Mayfair Management
- Â Resolution No. 2855Â Â CDBG Budget
- Â Resolution No. 2856Â Â USAI Grant – Police Command Vehicle
- Â Resolution No. 2861Â Â FD IAFF Contract Agreement
- Â Resolution No. 2867Â Â Lift Station Repair
- Resolution No. 2877Â Â Purchase Thrushman Parcel
- Resolution No. 2875Â Â CARES ED Grants
- Resolution No. 2883Â Â Removal of Contaminated Soil
- Resolution No. 2876Â Â Touhy Park Brick Replacement
- Resolution No. 2878Â Â Donation-Orlando City Soccer to Mellonville Center
- Resolution No. 2884Â Â Â HMGP Grant to Wind Retrofit Fire Stations 32 & 38
- Resolution No. 2885Â Â Â Parks General Program Support Grant
- Resolution No. 2886Â Â Â CIP Expenses
- Resolution No. 2890Â Â Â SRF Loan DW590192
2019 Budget
In accordance with F.S. 200.065, the City must hold two public hearings on their proposed annual budgets. Public Hearings for adoption of the FY 2021 Budget will be held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall during the following City Commission Meetings:
- FIRST PUBLIC HEARING:Â Monday, September 13, 2021 7:00 pm
- SECOND PUBLIC HEARING:Â Monday, September 27, 2021 7:00 pm
AMENDMENTS TO THE FY 2019 BUDGET:
- Resolution No. 2769Â Â Â Â Â Â Repair HVAC System – Public Service Complex
- Resolution No. 2759Â Â Â Â Â Â New vehicle for Solid Waste Department
- Resolution No. 2767Â Â Â Â Â Â Point antennas for Coastline Park cameras
- Resolution No. 2768Â Â Â Â Â Equipment for Bay & Magnolia Ave Park
- Resolution No. 2770Â Â Â Â Â Storm relocation at Catalyst site
- Resolution No. 2771Â Â Â Â Â Â DEO Grant Professional Services
- Resolution No. 2758Â Â Â Â Â FDOT Bicycle Pedestrian Focused Initiative
- Resolution No. 2776Â Â Â Â Â Increase demand / development activity
- Resolution No. 2777Â Â Â Â Â Roll forward budget adjustment
- Resolution No. 2779Â Â Â Replace 2005 Ford Excursion (Unit #28)
- Resolution No. 2785Â Â Â Â Â Real Estate Services, locate land for future station site
- Resolution No. 2787Â Â Â Â Proactive Tree Trimming & Removal of Trees before storm season
- Resolution No. 2797Â Â Â Â Baseball Donation applied to Recreation Department
- Resolution No. 2798    Police Dept. – 2019 Justice Assistance Grant (County-Wide)
- Resolution No. 2774Â Â Â Nutrient Reduction Project funded from FDEP
- Resolution No. 2780Â Â Â Breakwater Wall repairs with Wharton-Smith
- Resolution No. 2782Â Â Â Pump Branch Drainage Basic Project with CPH, Inc.
- Resolution No. 2783Â Â Â Rehabilitation of Lee P. Moore Park
- Resolution No. 2790Â Â Â Purchase of CIP Equipment for Fire Department
- Resolution No. 2791Â Â Â Mellonville Sports Complex multi-purpose fields construction
- Resolution No. 2792Â Â Â New Brick Engraving and Sealant for existing bricks
- Resolution No. 2800Â Â Â Treatment and Disposal of Bio-solids
- Resolution No. 2756Â Â Â Tree Mitigation and Removal
- Resolution No. 2803Â Â Â Â Riverwalk Hurricane Irma Remediation
- Resolution No. 2804Â Â Â Â Park Stormwater Pond
- Resolution No. 2802Â Â Â Use of Reserves for Capital Replacement Items
- Resolution No. 2813Â Â Â Program Support Grant
- Resolution No. 2825Â Â Â Final Budget Amendment for FY 2019
Financial Reports
State law requires that all general purpose local governments publish, at the close of each fiscal year, a complete set of financial statements presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards by a firm of licensed Certified Public Accountants.  The goal of the independent audit is to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements of the City are free of material misstatement.
2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2020 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2019 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
2018 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report………………………………………………………….
