Finance and Accounting
 
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Julia Luke
Chief Financial Officer
(678) 785-1012
E-mail:
jluke@villarica.org

Vicki Maddox
Payroll/Accounts Payable
(678) 785-1010
E-mail: vmaddox@villarica.org

Brandie Turner
Administrative Assistant
(678) 785-1000
E-mail: bturner@villarica.org

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Audit Reports (Finance)

2012 Annual Financial Report
2010 Audited Financial Statements (1.3 MB)
Open Records Act - Request Form (103 KB updated on 06/18/12)
2010-2011 Audit Report
2008-2009 Audit Report (1.3 MB)
2007-2008 Audit Report (1.2 MB)
2006-2007 Audit Report
2005-2006 Audit Report

2012-2013 Approved Budget Overview
2011-2012 Proposed Budget Overview
2010-2011 Approved Budget Overview
2008-2009 Proposed Budget Overview
2008-2009 Approved Budget Overview
2007-2008 Proposed Budget Overview
2007-2008 Approved Budget Overview

 

The annual Financial Statements and Supplementary Information and Independent Auditor's Report is the official statement of the City's financial position on March 31 at the close of the fiscal year. It has six parts:

  • Introduction - Listing of officials
  • Appointed administrative
  • Appointed judicial and elected officials
  • Financial Section - Independent Auditor's Report
  • Management's Discussion and Analysis
  • Basic financial statements

Required supplementary information

  • Other supplementary information including combining balance sheet, statement of revenue, expenditures and changes in fund balances and schedules of projects constructed with Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax and CDBG grants.
  • Statistical Section - revenues by source, expenditures by function, schedule of Insurance policies and coverage.
  • Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and on Compliance and Other Matters Based on an Audit of Financial Statements.
  • The Financial Statements and Supplementary Information and Independent Auditor's Report is available for inspection at the Villa Rica Public Library or at Finance Department offices.

    Occupational Tax Application

    Unless specifically exempt under state law, an occupational tax is required for anyone who:

  • Maintains a business location within Villa Rica limits or
  • Solicits business within Villa Rica (personally or through agents) or
  • Picks up or delivers goods or services within Villa Rica.

Separate occupational taxes are required if there is more than one type of business.

Download an occupational license application or obtain one by fax, mail or e-mail. Return with fee to Planning and Zoning Department.

The home occupation ordinance also applies if a business is located in your home and the same application is completed for an in-home business. Home Business Tax Certificate Affidavit

The sign ordinance explains requirements for signs.

Businesses that sell or serve alcohol must also obtain a beer and wine license.

Call (678) 785-1022 or e-mail rpeele@villarica.org for more information.

Property Taxes and Assessments

The Carroll and Douglas County Tax Commissioner and Tax Assessor offices handles all assessment, valuation, billing and collection of property taxes for the City of Villa Rica. Call or visit the appropriate office based on the county in which you live. If problems or questions arise, call the Carroll County Tax Commissioner's office at (770) 830-5843 or the Douglas County Tax Commissioner's office at (770) 920-7272.

Vehicle License Fees

The Carroll and Douglas County Tag & Title offices handle all billing and collection of taxes and license fees for vehicles. You may call the Carroll County Tag office at (770) 830-5826 and the Douglas County Tag & Title office at (770) 949-2309.

Unclaimed Deposits and Overpayments

The City of Villa Rica, like other governments, financial institutions, etc., keeps a record of unclaimed money it is holding that belongs to individuals. The City wants to return this money. Balances in closed utility accounts, payment to vendors, Police Department bonds and leftover deposits for reservation of Recreation facilities account for most of the unclaimed money. Amounts range from a few dollars to $890.

How the Money is Held
When a customer makes a water/sewer deposit, the City deposits the money and when the account is closed the City writes a refund check for the remainder of the deposit after the final bill deduction and the check is mailed to the customer's last known address. If it returns undelivered, the City adds the money to a suspense account and adds the customer name, date, reason and amount to a list of unclaimed money. In addition, checks that are outstanding for an extended amount of time are voided and reissued and mailed to the original address. If the check remains un-cashed the Finance Department tries to locate the customer/company to whom the check was written and if unable to locate, the check is added to the same suspense account. The list is updated as needed.

What Happens if it Remains Unclaimed
State law requires that government agencies, financial institutions, insurance companies and other businesses turn over unclaimed money to the state after a certain amount of time depending on the source. The state has no time limit for filing claims. It holds unclaimed money in trust for the rightful owners forever. Visit the Georgia's state web site at http://www.etax.dor.ga.gov/unclaimed/new.shtml.

 
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