Finance Department
The Finance Department's mission is to efficiently budget and account for financial resources used to provide public services.
Rosa Trevino
Interim Director
Rosie Trevino has held a variety of positions with the City as Finance Director for 14 years, Peace Officer and Personnel Director. She is a native of La Joya, Texas.
Finance Services
Audit Reports
Texas law requires municipalities to complete an annual audit.
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Comprehensive Financial Audit Report, Fiscal Year 2020
Bond Rating
Cities demonstrating experienced governance, professional management and sound financial practices earn a high bond rating by independent rating agencies. This allows cities to borrow at better rates for their capital projects.
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S&P Global rated La Joya as "A" investment grade. La Joya is the only city west of Mission with a bond rating.
Budgets
The City Council is required to approve an annual budget by September 30.​​
Proposed FY 2026–2027 Municipal Budget — Filed August 22, 2026
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Purchasing
The Finance Department helps other municipal departments purchase goods and services from a variety of public and private vendors. State and local laws require certain disclosures relating to purchasing. Check City Secretary's Office for required filings.
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Nepotism Disclosure
Public Investment
The Finance Department is charged with administering the Public Funds Investment Policy as required by the Public Funds Investment Act.​
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The Finance Director serves as Chair of the Public Funds Investment Committee, which guides the City's investments.
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The City invests funds in TexSTAR and Local Government Investment Cooperative (LOGIC) investment pools.
Transparency
To improve public disclosure and accountability of municipal expenditures, the Finance Department will initiate participation in the Comptroller's Transparency Stars Program.​
Whistleblower Act
Public employees who report public corruption are protected by the Texas Whistleblowers Act.
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Public officials, employees and the public may use the following information for reporting waste, fraud and abuse of federal, state and local programs:
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Department Docs
More information regarding our Department.
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Ethics Ordinance, Amended
Department Forms
These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return.
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Disclosure
External Links
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