Weakley County Department of Finance: Director of Finance

Shawn Francisco: Director of Finance

WEAKLEY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE 8319 Hwy 22, Suite B Dresden, TN 38225 ph: 731-364-5429 fx: 731-364-3858 franciscos@k12tn.net Shawn Francisco, Director Kellie Thayer, Deputy Director Heather Adams, Accountant Leanna Slusser, Accountant Lou Ann Capps, Accountant Erica C. Miller, Communications Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday - Friday

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Department of Finance Information:

The Weakley County Department of Finance was created under the Financial Management Act of 1981, TCA § 5-21-101:129. The Department of Finance is charged with administering the finances of all funds of the various departments, agencies, and boards which are handled by the county trustee, TCA § 5-21-103. The Department of Finance is responsible for purchasing, accounting, budgeting, payroll, cash management, and all other such financial matters of the county.

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Department is responsible for the development and administration of the $44,000,000 Weakley County budget and the County payroll for 1191 employees totaling $22.3 million (gross) and numerous other responsibilities.

Director Biography:

Shawn was appointed to the position in September 2001 after serving three years as the deputy director.

Her duties as the Director of Finance are to maintain an efficient purchasing, budgeting, payroll, accounting, and cash financial management system for Weakley County. She provides assistance to county commissioners, county officials, and county employees. Shawn also serves as the county purchasing agent.

Shawn is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association, Tennessee Government Finance Officers Association, National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), the Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing (TAPP), and the Tennessee Association of Government Accountants. She is an alumni member of Leadership Weakley County and the State of Tennessee Local Government Leadership Program.

Shawn is a graduate of Greenfield High School and the University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a major in accounting. She and her family are active members of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Shawn is married to Chris Francisco,and they have one daughter Elizabeth. The Franciscos make their home in Gleason, Tennessee.