The Finance Department is responsible for providing accurate and timely financial information. It provides customer service to the public and support services to the departments and employees of the city. Department employees record and process all accounting transactions, prepare the monthly financial reports, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The department provides monthly expenditure information, revenue reports and projections for all departments.
Finance also monitors expenditures, revenue, and cash flows.
The Finance Department is instrumental in assisting the other city departments in the development of accounting procedures and reports, cash management and control, budgeting, and financial oversight. It also provides assistance in grant administration. The Finance Department acts as a liaison between the city staff and the Washington State Auditor's Office. 1999-2000 City of Longview, Washington.