Department Overview

The Finance Department is comprised of the Office of Comptroller, Treasurer, Assessment, Information Technology and Purchasing.

The departmental staff have prioritized transparency and accountability with regards to financial management, and a major ongoing reform initiative—involving a comprehensive overhaul of the City's information systems—will achieve multiple benefits and uphold the Mayor's commitment to open, responsible government.

Office of the Comptroller

The Comptroller is the Chief Fiscal Officer of the City, and in this respect is responsible for:

• Auditing and payment of vouchers to assure fiscal integrity and compliance with law and City policy.
• Managing cash to assure maximum return and safety of invested funds.
• Arranging bonds and notes to provide funding for capital projects.
• The processing of payrolls of all City departments, and overseeing employee benefits and the City's entire insurance program.
• Overseeing all accounting and budget preparation for the City.
• Preparing the Annual Financial Report.

Documents posted below include Annual Reports, Audits, and Adopted Budgets.