965 Broadway
West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Gail M. Watkins
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, and Purchasing Agent
(732)571-5989
gwatkins@westlongbranch.org
Doreen Schumacher
Payroll Finance Clerk and Bookkeeper
(732)571-5988
dschumacher@westlongbranch.org
The Finance Department develops, maintains, and enforces a uniform system of accounts including forms, standards, and procedures for all departments of the Municipal Government. They control all receipts and disbursements of the Borough and each of its departments. They also maintain a central bookkeeping and account records according to sound accounting principles in accordance with the requirements of the State Division of Local Government Services. Finance assures that all bills approved for payment have been incurred with the authority of the Borough Council. Additionally, they control all expenditures and commitments to be made on behalf of any department for conformity with State law. The Finance Department is also responsible for all aspects of the preparation of the semi-monthly payroll. They maintain payroll and personnel records as well as manage employee benefits. All Requests For Proposals and Bid Specifications for capital purchases are prepared and managed through the Finance Office in conjunction with the Borough Clerk’s Office.