Department Mission

The Finance Department provides financial related services to the County and supports the management of the County’s resources.

Core Services

• Audit:

  Working with external auditors to improve the integrity of the County’s financial reports and records.

• Accounts Payable:

  Paying the County’s bills.

• Capital Asset Management:

  Managing large capital assets.

• Budgeting:

  Assisting the Budget Officer in the creation of an annual budget, and using that budget to control expenditures and support ongoing decision making.

• Contracts & Procurement:

  Assisting in the execution of contracts and major procurement actions.

• Financial Monitoring:

  Monitoring the financial status of the County.

• Financial Reporting:

  Providing financial reports to administrators, other government entities and the general public.

• Financial Record Management:

  Maintenance of financial records in accordance with laws and regulations.

• Fund Management:

  Management of the various County funds.

• Grant Management:

  Assisting in the management of various grants.

• Internal Control:

  Establishing and enforcing sound internal control.

• Payroll:

  Payment of employees.

Key Performance Indicators

The following performance measures are used to insure the department is performing adequately:

• Annual Audit Opinion:

  Clean opinion, with no findings, or only minor findings.

• Expenditures:

  Within budget, in every fund.

• Fund Balances:

  Target balances met or exceeded, with adequate reserves in all funds.

• Core Processes:

  Fully executed and according to schedule.