The Accounting Department plays a vital role in keeping our Town's finances accurate, transparent, and compliant. From processing more than 10,000 transactions each year to ensuring every expenditure meets federal, state, and local regulations, the team provides essential oversight of how public funds are spent. By carefully reviewing each invoice and producing accessible monthly financial reports, the department safeguards taxpayer dollars and strengthens public trust in our community's operations.
Overview
Mission: The mission of the Accounting Department is to facilitate town operations through comprehensive record-keeping, financial oversight, and financial reporting.
Scope: The department is responsible for the accounts payable function of the town and strives to ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Town Resources: The department also protects the town's financial interests by identifying and eliminating potential fraud or misuse of town resources.
Services and Impact
Financial Oversight: We review every dollar that the town spends. We are always on the lookout for errors and fraud. We also make sure that everything complies with state and federal laws and regulations.
Did You Know?
Impact: We process over 10,000 transactions a year.
Process: Every invoice that comes through is manually reviewed by the initial submitting department, then by the Bookkeeper, then the Town Accountant.
Revenue and Expenditure Reports: Monthly town financial reporting is available on the website, including revenue and expenditure reports in summary form. The budget book is available on the website. Anyone can review how the town is doing.
Budget Books: The Budget process for each Town Department is tracked in the Fiscal Year Budget Book. This includes their past budgets, costs, revenue, etc.
2025 Goals and Projects
Improvements: We aim to improve financial controls by implementing capital inventory checks. We also hope to continue to add new features and content to the budget book.
Volunteer Information
Residents can volunteer to serve on the Finance Committee.
Staff Team
Andrew Nocon, Town Accountant and Finance Director
Lorrie Barry, Assistant to the Town Accountant
Mary Rogers, Bookkeeper
Links
Department Webpage: https://www.abingtonma.gov/page/accounting
Past Spotlight on Finance Committee: https://www.abingtonma.gov/article/1475448