Finance Department

Finance Department

The Finance department is responsible for the administration of all financial matters relating to the Township. These financial matters include operating and capital budgets, accounts payable, property tax billing, accounts receivable, employee payroll, and property tax collection as well as a variety of other functions.

The Treasurer must follow the Statutory duties in the Municipal Act and is to keep Council informed about financial need and changes throughout the year, as well as overseeing the budget process.

Finance is also responsible for the Asset Management Plan which serves as a strategic and tactical financial document, ensuring the management of municipal infrastructure follows a sound asset management principal and practice.

The Township is responsible for billing and collecting property taxes annually, not only for the Township but also for the School Boards and the County of Northumberland.

When property owners do not pay their taxes in a timely fashion it can cause a strain on the finances of the Township. Payments to the County and School Boards still must be paid, even if they are not collected. It can cause a short fall in funds, which could result in projects being put on hold or cancelled. This is why tax collection is an important function in a Municipality. Tax Collection can be as simple as creating a payment plan for residents to get caught up, or as complex as property being registered for tax sale.

2024 Grant Applications

Grant applications will need to be submitted on the attached application form and returned by 4:30 pm October 31, 2023 to qualify for the 2024 budget talks.  We are requesting that grant applications be in no later than the above date to assist with the budget process.

Please feel free to attach any additional information which supports your submission. 

Limited funds are available for grants so please ensure your application is received on time.  You will be notified once a final budget has been passed by Council. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the office.

Your application can be returned to the Township office in Grafton, mailed to:

Attn: Nicole Leach-Bihun

PO Box 70

Grafton, ON 

K0K 2G0

Financial Statements

• 2021 Consolidated Financial Statement

• 2020 Consolidated Financial Statement

• 2019 Consolidated Financial Statement

• 2018 Consolidated Financial Statement

• 2017 Consolidated Financial Statement

• 2016 Consolidated Financial Statement