Responsibilities
The primary function of the Finance Department is the administration of all financial activities of the City of Columbus. Specific responsibilities include:
- Arranging for the issuance of bonds to finance capital projects
- Maintaining all accounting records of the city
- Maintaining computer hardware and software
- Preparing and administering the annual budget
- Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
- Processing payroll and accounts payable
- Safekeeping and investing city funds
- Supervising the collection and disbursement of city money