Effective April 2, 2018, the Finance Department Revenue Division will be moved to the Permit Center (65 West Alisal) and the front counter at City Hall will be closed.

All Finance transactions, including business license applications and renewals, parking permits, garage sale permits, and impounded vehicle release fees will be processed at the new location.

The Finance Department provides coordination and direction of all fiscal operations of the City. This includes but is not limited to:

• Directing, monitoring and controlling all assets and financial operations of the City.
• Providing a framework for financial planning and analysis to support the operation and management of all City Departments.
• Financial administration of the Successor Agency to the Former Salinas Redevelopment Agency, Assessment Districts, Enterprise Operations, Internal Services and Trust Funds, and the City’s General Fund.

Departmental responsibilities include long-range financial planning, budget management, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, retirement administration, general accounting and reporting, debt administration, purchasing, revenue and licensing, information technology and assessment district administration.

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