The treasurer is moving to Washington State. Mark Moffa will serve as acting treasurer.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
BUCKS COUNTY, PA —Bucks County Treasurer Kristian Ballerini has departed, moving to Washington State to be closer to family, officials announced Tuesday.
Her last day was Monday.
She is being replaced by Acting Treasurer Mark Moffa.
"I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished for the taxpayers in the Treasury during my tenure, and I thank the residents for the trust they placed in me,” Ballerini said. “I raised my family here. It's been a privilege to serve my neighbors."
As treasurer, Ballerini was elected twice and implemented key financial improvements for Bucks County.
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A lifelong county resident, Ballerini began her tenure as treasurer in 2020, managing about $500 million in county funds annually.
Ballerini strengthened the county’s fiscal health, enhanced banking operations, and ensured taxpayers saw the benefits of efficient treasury management.
Before her treasurer tenure, she served as an Upper Makefield Township supervisor.
Ballerini’s significant accomplishments included:
Upon taking office in 2020, Ballerini discovered two bank accounts holding proceeds from tax sales that had remained unclaimed for nearly 20 years.
Through meticulous efforts, she identified and returned over $500,000 to rightful property owners and directed the remaining unidentified funds, totaling approximately $326,000, to local school districts and municipalities with judicial approval.
Ballerini facilitated the transition of the county's primary banking services to JP Morgan Chase, enhancing the Treasury's business practices, reducing fees, and improving customer service.
She implemented new cash management techniques that resulted in the county earning approximately $8 million in interest annually, optimizing returns on taxpayer dollars.
Ballerini streamlined operations within the Treasurer's Office, leading to increased efficiency and better service delivery to residents.
She adeptly guided the Treasury through the challenges presented by theCOVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the continuity of essential services during unprecedented times.
“Ms. Ballerini is a dedicated public servant who displayed a never-ending commitment to do what was right for her constituents,” said Robert J. Harvie Jr., chairman of the Bucks County Board of Commissioners.“The work she did modernizing and improving the Treasurer’s office will have long-lasting impact. I can’tt hank her enough for all she did.”
Moffa expressed his gratitude for Ballerini's leadership and dedication.
"Kris' contributions have significantly strengthened our county's financial standing,” he said. “I am committed to building upon her legacy and ensuring a seamless transition for the residents of Bucks County."
The Bucks County Treasurer's Office is responsible for collecting, investing, disbursing, and reconciling county funds.
The office issues various licenses mandated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including dog, hunting, fishing, bingo, and small games of chance licenses.
Additionally, the Treasurer's Office collects certain taxes, such as the Hotel Lodging Room Rental Tax, and plays a key role in the county's financial oversight by participating in the Board of Investment, Retirement Board, and Board to Select Depositories.
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