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Municipal Finance
Responsibilities
The Department of Municipal Finance is responsible for the coordination of all of the fiscal and financial activities of the town. The department coordinates all of the duties and responsibilities performed by or under the authority of the town accountant, the treasurer, the collector of taxes, the trust fund commissioners and the management information systems.
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Accounting
The mission of the Accounting Division of the Department of Municipal Finance is to protect the fiduciary interests of the Town by providing independent, timely oversight of the Town’s finances and to ensure that financial transactions are executed legally, efficiently, and effectively in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws.
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Assessors
The Assessors Office assess all property to the fair market value using the guidelines of the Department of Revenue and assists the public with exemption forms, abatement forms and abutters list.
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Collector
This office collects Real Estate and Personal Property Bills, Motor Vehicle and Boat Bills as well as Trash Bills.
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Purchasing
Browse through the Town of Braintree bids.
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Treasurer
The Town Treasurer maintains accounts and investments, borrowing and funding.
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Rating Reports and Financial Statements
Town of Braintree rating reports and financial statements.