The Finance Department’s mission is to work interactively with all City departments by providing a financial management information system consistent with local, state and federal requirements. The Finance Department provides services to each departments such as payroll, accounting, accounts payable, and purchasing.
The Finance Department ensures that the City's financial systems meet GASB, GAAP and other appropriate standards. This involves assisting in the development, maintenance and audit of the accounting systems.
The Finance Department is responsible for the sound fiscal management of all City assets. Finance provides support to all City Departments. Finance directs the City’s budget process; monitors and updates long-term financial plans; prepares policy recommendations; plans and coordinates city debt issuances, including presentations to bond rating agencies; facilitates the annual audit with the City’s independent auditors. The Finance Department is also responsible for the City’s debt and cash management programs, along with implementation of financial policies for the City.
Johnny E. Campbell CPA, MBA
Director of Finance
301 River Park Drive
East St. Louis 62201
(618) 482-6627
johnny.campbell@cesl.us |