Accounting and Business Services

The Accounting and Business Services Division of the Department of Administration is responsible for providing support to all County agencies in establishing and maintaining an effective accounting and financial reporting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The division audits payment commitments, prepares annual financial statements, works in conjunction with the Budget Division in maintaining financial assets and monitoring expenditures against operating and capital budgets. Business services functions include coordination of systems for between county departmetns, and services provided to external customers in the pursuit of the efficient delivery of government services. Additional responsibilities include compliance, tax reporting, and the management of the County’s cashflow and portfolio of investments.