Finance

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The Finance Division, which operates under the direction of a Finance Officer, handles a variety of city functions including budgeting, revenue collection, business license, purchasing, central services, warehousing, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial accounting. The division is further sub-divided into four (4) groups namely: Administration, Revenue, Purchasing, and Accounting.

Administration: Responsible for the administration and supervision of the Division. This group likewise prepares and publishes the Annual Operating Budget of the City and the Redevelopment Agency, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). It provides the City Council, the City Manager and all other city workgroups with financial information and analysis of financial issues.

Revenue: Responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of the Carson Municipal Code pertaining to taxation, regulatory permits and franchises, as well as the collection of delinquent debts owed to the city. The group strives annually to maximize revenue sources and pursues new sources wherever possible. The revenues generated by this group help pay for the services provided to the residents of the city.

Purchasing: Procures and controls the supplies and equipment used by city workgroups and offers support services to city workgroups through cost effective policies and procedures. This group likewise manages Central Services and Warehouse operations.

Accounting: Provides administration and general direction for all accounting functions such as Payroll, Disbursements, Accounts Receivable, and Financial Accounting and Reporting.

Financial Principles

Related Links

Agency	Website
Government Finance Officers Association	http://www.gfoa.org/
CSMFO (California Society of Municipal Finance Officers	http://www.csmfo.org/
League of California Cities	http://www.cacities.org/
California Local Government Finance Almanac	http://www.californiacityfinance.com/

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