Finance Department

Welcome to the City of Pacifica's Finance Department... more than just number crunching. In addition to our accounting division, we also house the management information systems division and business licenses registration. Our new city budget and financial report can be found here as well.

Mission Statement
The overall mission of the finance department is to provide financial support services to the city council, city staff and the public that are efficient, effective and protect and maximize the use of city resources for the good of the community. The finance department strives to meet these goals through collaborative teamwork, accountability and individual professional development. Additionally, the finance department is committed to: maintaining the city's financial records in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and legal requirements; assisting the city manager during preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets; investing idle funds of the city and the redevelopment agency in compliance with the city's investment policy and the California Government Code; administering the city's business license program; ensuring timely remittance for all debt service requirements to trustees or institutions; providing financial advice to the city council, city manager and other operating departments of the city; and producing an annual comprehensive financial statement that meets certification requirements of the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA). The management information systems division plans and implements integrated technological computer advancements into city operations allowing for increased efficiency and productivity. The finance department will also provide risk management in addition to monitoring and managing the cable television franchise and garbage collection / recycling franchise agreements.


Adopted FY 2011/12 Budget - General Fund Summary and Detail

Adopted FY 2011/12 Budget - All Other Funds Summary and Detail