General Information of the Finance Department
In 1999, the Finance Department disbursed more than $38,000,000 in budget Appropriations through the processing of more than 5,000 vouchers. In addition, the Department prepares a biweekly payroll for over 375 full time employees as well as part time and seasonal employees, and prepare all State and Federal payroll returns. The Finance Department also gives administrative support to the Cedar Lane Special Improvement District and the Teaneck Economic Development Corporation, maintaining their financial records and preparing their payroll returns.
In 1999, the Finance Department refinanced $4,000,000.00 of a one year bond anticipation note at a rate of 3.17% which was first issued in 1997 to finance the construction of the addition to the Rodda Community Center.
The Finance Department has maintained an in-house computer for its budget and accounting system since 1995.' The Finance Department also maintains and manages a local area network which connects all departments located in the Municipal Building.
The Tax Office is the central receiving agency for all municipal fees collected for licenses, fees, permits, fines, etc. In addition, this office handles the billing, tax collection and tax searches for more than 12,000 properties in the Township. Inquiries for related information from residents, attorneys, Realtors, banks, mortgage companies and others are responded to by this office, which is managed by the Tax Collector.
The Registrar of Vital Statistics is also temporarily located in the Finance Dept. When the old Police Building is renovated for the Municipal Court, the Registrar will return to the Health and Human Services Department.
General Information of the Finance Department
| FINANCE: | 837-4816 |
| Frank Danis: | CPA, RMA, CMFO, Chief Financial Officer |
| Anthony Bianchi: | CPA, CMFO, Assistant Municipal Treasurer |
| Registrar of Vital Statistics: | 837-4820 |
| TAX COLLECTIONS: | 837-4819 |
| Milene Quijano: | CTC, Collector |
| Tax Office Hours: | 9:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M. Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. July and August |
| On the first Monday of February, May, August, and November and the Last Monday of January, April, July, and October, the Tax Office will also be open from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. | |
The Finance Department is responsible for the receipt, safeguarding, investment, and disbursement of municipal funds which includes tax collection, accounts payable, and payroll. This department also includes the Registrar of Vital Statistics, who issues all birth, marriage certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and burial permits.