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Municipal Operations - Finance Department Chief Financial Officer: Ruby A. Malcolm, CPA, CMFO Location: Parsippany - Troy Hills Town Hall Contacts: Treasury Office - (973) 263-4283 Tax Collector's Office - (973) 263-4252 Tax Assessor's Office - (973) 263-4272 The Finance Department is comprised of three divisions: Treasury, Collections and Assessments Division of Treasury The Division of Treasury develops, maintains and enforces a uniform system of accounts including forms, standards and procedures for all departments of municipal government. All receipts and disbursements of the Township and each of its departments are controlled here. A central bookkeeping and account records system is maintained with sound accounting principles in accordance with the requirements of the State Division of Local Government. The Division of the Treasury assures that all bills are authorized and approved for payment. The Division controls all expenditures and commitments to be made on behalf of any department in conformity with State law. The Division also makes recommendations to the Township Council on the sale and award of bonds including the principal amount, interest rate, maturities and price. Division of Collections The Division of Collections performs the function of Collector of Taxes including the preparation and mailing of tax bills, enforcement of tax collections by tax sale or other means and the maintenance of tax accounting records. They receive and collect all current and delinquent taxes, receive penalties and interest according to law and provide a central cashier for all departments. WATER / SEWER UTILITY BILLING AND COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT The water and sewer billing and collections department is housed in the municipal building and incorporated with the tax collections department. They are governed by state law and local municipal ordinances pertaining to rates, adjustments and penalty calculations. Water and sewer bills are generated quarterly for all residents and businesses connected to the Parsippany Utility systems. Payment is due 30 days from bill date to avoid interest penalty. For efficient payment handling: To mail your payment, address your envelope: Township of Parsippany For in-person payments: Window hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays. After 5:00pm use the mail slot located to the left of the front door of the Municipal Building. Always include the appropriate dated stub or the entire bill with your payment. Account number should be put in the memo area of your check. For questions and information: 973-263-4252 Email: To call in meter reading (when requested): 973-263-4394 (Meter reading information only)
The Division of Assessments is headed by the Tax Assessor who determines the taxaibility and fair market value of all new, existing and improved properties within the municipality. The assessor's responsibilities include processing deeds, processing building permits for assessments, maintaining and updating assessment records, maintaining records for accurate up-to-date information from Planning, Zoning, and Construction Code enforcement, complying with State mandated regulations, handling appeals, processing applications for exemptions or deductions, and compiling financial and other records for the county and state tax boards.
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