The Department of Financial Management administers the financial affairs of the City of Long Beach. The Department manages the City’s revenues, expenditures, investments, purchasing, accounting, budgeting and debt. As such, the Department provides the City’s departments and residents with dependable and efficient quality services in billing and collections for utility and other City services, taxation, cash management and other fiscal functions in accordance with legal and professional standards. The Department serves the City Council, City Manager, City departments, active/retired employees, suppliers of goods and services, bond holders, grant agencies, assessment districts and the general public.

DEPARTMENT MISSION
The Financial Management Department is a team committed to quality. We believe in dependable and efficient customer service delivered in a helpful, timely and responsive manner. We strive to provide effective leadership through innovative solutions consistent with professional and legal standards, personal integrity and the public trust.

DEPARTMENT GOALS

1. Ensure the safety and security of the City’s assets.

2. Provide the financial resources necessary to support the goals and operations of City departments.

3. Develop sound financial strategies for business decisions.

4. Actively support the local business economy.