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Goals & Responsibilities
Finance Department Goals
The Finance Department has implemented procedures and policies that:
The Finance Department is responsible for:
General ledger and financial reporting
The Finance Department operates on an annual financial year, which is distinct from the calendar year. For example, the fiscal year 2012-2013 began on July 1, 2012 and ended on June 30, 2013. Both the annual audit and annual budget are prepared based on our fiscal year dates.
- Accurate financial information will be made easily and readily available to departments.
- Financial reports will be issued accurately and on schedule.
- The Finance Department will adhere to contractual requirements in grants and capital project reporting.
- The Finance Department will safeguard financial assets and maximize investment earnings.
- The general ledger, primary document for financial operations of the County, will be kept current and accurate.
The Finance Department has implemented procedures and policies that:
- Maximize accurate accounting
- Prompt payment of obligations
- Preservation of high credit ratings
- Management information for decision-making
- Timely and meaningful financial reporting
- Effective financial planning
The Finance Department is responsible for:
General ledger and financial reporting
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Audit responsibilities
- Banking services
- Budgeting
- Cash and investments
- Contracting
- Debt financing
- Insurance
- Internal controls
- Investments
- Purchasing
The Finance Department operates on an annual financial year, which is distinct from the calendar year. For example, the fiscal year 2012-2013 began on July 1, 2012 and ended on June 30, 2013. Both the annual audit and annual budget are prepared based on our fiscal year dates.