It is the mission of the Treasurer/Collector's office to provide the highest level of customer service and support to all of the Town's constituencies (i.e., taxpayers, employees, retirees, or vendors) as well as satisfy the legal requirements set forth in Massachusetts General Laws and the Town's by-laws. This mission is illustrated through the following activities:
Cash Management
Collects all taxes and certain other bills due to the Town of Stoughton
Accounts for and invests all available cash
Disburses all Town funds via accounts payable and payroll processes
Maintains all records for and properly disburses the Town's various tax obligations
Administers all Town Trust Funds.
Employee Group Benefit Programs
Administers the Town's:
Group Life Insurance Program
Deferred Compensation Program
Defined Contribution Plan for part-time, temporary and seasonal employees who are not eligible to join the retirement system that covers the balance of the Town's employee's
Group Health Insurance Program
Long Term Disability Insurance Program
Debt Management
Produces all documentation required for both short and long term borrowings
Works with the rating agencies to maintain the Town's bond rating