City of Topeka hires Ben Hart to serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer

The City of Topeka is pleased to announce the appointment of Ben Hart as the Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Tuesday, April 16. With over 25 years of experience in the public sector, Hart brings extensive expertise to the role. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), he previously served as a Director with Baker Tilly and held key positions in resource management for large municipalities in the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

Hart's dedication to public service is evident through his active involvement in the Kansas and Missouri Society of CPAs, where he contributes to the governmental accounting committee and the Government Financial Officers Association at both national and local levels.

Interim City Manager Richard U. Nienstedt expressed enthusiasm about Hart's appointment stating, "Mr. Hart's experience and dedication to public service will serve Topeka well as the city transitions into new leadership with the next city manager."

Hart's tenure as Interim CFO will continue until a permanent replacement is found.