Finance

Department Mission

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

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.

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.