Islamorada Administrative Center and Public Safety Headquarters
86800 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, Florida 33036
Finance and Administration Department Office Hours
Finance and Administration Department Office Hours
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Finance and Administration Department provides the central fiscal control and accounting activity of the Village. Staff currently consists of five full-time employee positions. The Finance Director serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the Village. The Department manages daily finance and accounting activities including processing accounts payable and cash receipts, purchasing, payroll, debt and grant management, bank relations, and fixed asset control. In addition, the Department prepares monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports to state and federal agencies, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report required by Florida Statutes. The Finance and Administration Department is responsible for working with the Village Manager to facilitate the annual budget preparation process and ensuring that the Village meets Florida's TRIM law requirements and assembles the budget for the Village. The process usually begins with a strategic planning process resulting in a prioritized budget.
For an overview of local government finance and accounting, please follow this link to the Basic Government Resource Manual prepared by the Florida Government Finance Officers Association:
FGFOA Basic Government Resource Manual [Finance]
This document provides links to Florida Statutes applicable to local government in the State of Florida and to local government finance professional organizations that provide various resources to help the public in better understanding the function of the Finance and Administration Department and the numerous responsibilities.
PLEASE CONTACT THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR ANY FINANCIAL REPORTS OR INFORMATION WHATSOEVER. WITH FINANCE DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS, ATTAINING ADA COMPLIANCE FOR POSTING ON THE VILLAGE WEB SITE CAN BE DIFFICULT OR NOT POSSIBLE. PLEASE DIRECT REQUESTS FOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO ANY MEMBER OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT STAFF AT THE EMAIL ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS BELOW:
Under Florida Law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.
Finance Fax: 305-664-6465
Maria Bassett
Finance Director
Phone: 305-664-6445
Email: maria.bassett@islamorada.fl.us
Deb Guenther
Staff Accountant
Phone: 305-664-6446
Email: deb.guenther@islamorada.fl.us
Hatti Jenkins
Wastewater and Capital Projects Accountant
Phone: 305-664-6420
Email: hatti.jenkins@islamorada.fl.us
Mary Swaney
Procurement & Grants Administrator
Phone: 305-664-6453
Email: mary.swaney@islamorada.fl.us
Bobbie Fisher
Accounts Payable/Cashier
Phone: 305-664-6439
Email: ap@islamorada.fl.us