Chris Chronis, Chief Financial Officer ▪ Troy Bruun, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Current Topics and Issues
Sedgwick County Checkbook
For many years, Sedgwick County has worked to find ways to make county government more open and transparent. We have many tools available to accomplish this goal; a new tool called the Sedgwick County Checkbook will allow residents to search and review Sedgwick County government's financial records, or more simply, our checkbook. Users can search revenues and expenditures by category of fund, functional area or vendor. Access the Sedgwick County Checkbook here.
Mission
To assure Sedgwick County government and citizens of proper use of County resources and informed financial decision making.
Overview
Sedgwick County serves a population of more than 470,000 with
approximately 2,900 employees. The County spends approximately $300
million annually to provide a full range of public services, and at any give
time has an investment portfolio in excess of $325 million that has been
collected but not spent.
Sedgwick County is committed to prudent use of taxpayers’ money. Fulfilling this commitment is the responsibility primarily of the Finance Division. The employees of the Finance Division are accountable for all aspects of the County’s financial management with the exception of property tax administration, which is done through the collaborative efforts of the county appraiser, county clerk, and county treasurer. To fulfill its responsibilities, the Finance Division has a staff of 40 public servants organized in four departments: Accounting, Budget, Purchasing, and Risk Management.
Long-Range Financial Plan: Sedgwick County’s financial plan is prepared by the Finance Division as a tool for the County Commission and management. It enables decision makers to evaluate potential capital projects and operating budget initiatives in the context of the County’s ability to pay for them and with recognition of potential future impacts on taxes and fund balances. This long-term planning ensures informed financial decisions. View the most recent Financial Plan to learn more.
Debt Management: Sedgwick County issues bonds to finance projects like roads, bridges, and public buildings. Sedgwick County typically issues bonds at least once each year. A debt management policy prescribes when and how the County may borrow money through issuance of bonds and temporary notes, and sets limits on the amount of debt the County may issue. View the Sedgwick County Debt Policy to learn more.
Bond Ratings: Sedgwick County's sound financial management has been recognized by the three major municipal bond rating services. Good bond ratings are important because they can reduce the interest rate the County pays on future bond issues, saving taxpayers a considerable amount of money.
FitchRatings has given Sedgwick County its highest rating, AAA.
Standard & Poor's has assigned a rating or AA+. This is the second highest rating possible.
Moody's Investor Service has given a rating of Aa1, also the
second highest rating given.
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