Management Services City of Grand Prairie

Management Services

The Management Services Department, made up of the Budget, Internal Audit, and Purchasing Divisions, is responsible for preparing and monitoring the City's budget; evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; procuring goods and services; overseeing the City’s debt management; and performing any other special projects and fiscal analyses assigned by the City Manager’s Office and City Council.

Budget

The Budget Division prepares and monitors the operating and capital projects budgets to allocate revenues cost-effectively.

Purchasing

The Purchasing Division procures goods and services in an effective and timely manner while adhering to all federal, state, and local statutes.

Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Division in the Management Services Department works to make Grand Prairie better for all residents. Our staff conducts audits following audit standards to help find ways for the city to improve.

We present our findings to departments to identify ways to increase effectiveness and efficiency while strengthening internal controls and protecting the City’s assets. We also follow up on audit recommendations and conduct special request projects.

What We Do

Audits: When people hear "audit," they may only think of dollars and cents. We conduct a different kind of audit called a "performance audit." This type of audit helps leaders know what they are doing right and what they can do better.
Follow up on recommendations: We work with city management to test the status of recommendations from prior audits.
Special requests: We conduct special request projects requested by City Council and/or city management. These projects answer specific questions and do not involve recommendations for improvement.

Phone: 972-237-8287
Email: auditstaff@gptx.org

Debt Management

The Management Services Department is responsible for overseeing the City’s borrowing and repayment strategies to ensure financial stability and sustainability. The department manages the issuance of municipal bonds, monitors debt service obligations, and evaluates funding options for capital projects.

By maintaining a strong credit rating and adhering to fiscal policies, the department ensures the city can meet its infrastructure and operational needs while minimizing financial risks. For debt reports, visit the Budget webpage.

Contact Info
Latifia M. Coleman
Assistant Director of Management Services
Phone: 972-237-2006
Email: lcoleman@gptx.org

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