The Finance Division provides financial services to support the operating functions of the Department. This includes payroll, financial accounting, budgeting, reporting and long-range planning. It is the Finance Division’s responsibility to ensure that sound financial policies, procedures and internal controls are in place and are being complied with, ensuring that assets are being safeguarded and financial information is being reported in a timely and accurate manner. Finance works closely with other divisions to provide support and see that resources are allocated where needed to meet the Department’s goals and overall mission of serving the community.