The quality services provided by the Finance Department include financial, recorder, elections, risk management, and personnel support services to the staff and citizens of Coos Bay. Activities of the Finance Department are guided by State and Federal statutes, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and local ordinances and policies.

Responsibilities

The primary function of the Finance Department is to serve the needs of the various city departments. This includes budget information, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, personnel, city records, city elections, and human resources.

Mission Statement

The Finance Department’s mission is to provide, in a professional manner, accurate and timely financial information to the users of the City’s financial documents, and to maintain the public trust and confidence by utilizing resources in the most efficient manner possible.

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