The Finance Department is responsible for all financial activities of the Town and for managing the Town's financial resources.  The Department includes the Assessor's Office, the Revenue Collector's Office, the Purchasing Agent and the Treasurer; in addition to Accounting, Payroll, Accounts Payable and Debt Management functions.  Assessments, Purchasing and Revenue Collection are addressed under their own sections.

Finance manages the Town of Berlin annual budget development, works with the external auditors to complete the annual comprehensive financial report ("ACFR"), and for overall financial operations and internal controls for the Town.  Finance processes all financial transactions, pays all bills and processes payroll.  Finance is also responsible for managing the Town's debt including strategy, issuance and ongoing compliance. 

The Town Treasurer is responsible for all cash management, investments, maintenance of performance bonds and cashflow of the Town-owned mobile home park.  In 2020, the Town Treasurer role was consolidated into the Finance Director role and all Town Treasurer responsibilities outlined in the Town Charter were consolidated into the Finance Office. 

Budget

FY26 Capital Plan (4-1-2025)

2025 Town of Berlin Fee Schedule

Annual Financial Reports

Financial Policies

Official Statements

September 2025 S&P Rating Report

Defined Benefit Pension Valuation Reports

Finance Forms & Training Materials