The role of Accounts Division is to maintain the financial records of the County, to pay all County obligations including payroll, and to maintain the inventory of County assets. The Budget division plans, directs and coordinates the formulation, preparation, execution, reviews and analyzes the County's operating budget and operating program. It also monitors budget appropriations and actual expenditures to ensure compliance with the law. The Purchasing Division provides a centralized purchasing function to procure services, supplies, materials and equipment in support of all County agencies and programs. The role of the Real Property Tax Division is to assess all real property in a uniform and equitable basis for purposes of real property taxation.
All real property is assessed based on fair market value.
The division is also responsible for collecting all taxes imposed by Chapter 19, Hawaii County Code, as amended. It also manages the investment program of the county. The Treasury Division issues vehicle registrations and collects appropriate fees and taxes. All contents are copyright of the County of Hawaii .