Finance
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6740
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/finance
The Finance department provides fiscal support, oversight and control to the Mayor & Council, City Agencies and City Departments to ensure proper fiscal management, budgeting, and accounting. It maintains financial, auditing and record keeping standards to ensure sound fiduciary practices.
Accounts Payable
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6735
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/accountspayable
The Accounts Payable division is in-charge of processing vendor payments, employee travel, tuition, memberships and refunds. This division handles quarterly Diesel Fuel Taxes and Sales and Use Taxes prepayment and reporting. For Vendor payment status and lost check information please visit our web page.
Budget Division
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-412-2077
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/budget
The Budget Division provides financial and operations analysis for all City operations; prepares and monitors the City’s and other related agency and enterprise operating budgets; prepares and monitors the five-year revenue and expenditure forecast; administers the City’s performance measurement and reporting program; and provides ad hoc reports and analysis.
Business Licenses / Revenue
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6742
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/businesslicense
All businesses/persons conducting business of any kind in Richmond are required to have a City of Richmond Business License. Visit our web page for a fee schedule or information on other licenses you may require.
Finance Administration
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6740
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/financeadministration
Finance Administration provides direction and oversight of Finance Department employees to provide fiscal support, oversight and control to the Mayor and Council, City Agencies and City Departments to ensure proper fiscal management, budgeting, and accounting; maintains financial, auditing and record keeping standards to ensure sound fiduciary practices.
General Accounting
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6739
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/generalaccounting
The General Accounting division maintains financial and accounting records for the City, Successor Agency, Joint Powers Financing Authority, Port, Municipal Sewer District and Marina Enterprise Funds. This division provides financial guidance and direction to departments at large and ensures that City records are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This division prepares accurate financial statements and various reports required by State, Federal and Local Governments’ and assures that timely audits and financial reports are maintained.
Payroll
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6737
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/payroll
The Payroll division ensures that City workers receive accurate pay and benefits without fail. Payroll plays a key role in crucial government programs including fair labor standards, child support deductions and payments, social security taxes and benefits, unemployment insurance, and Medicare.
Purchasing
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6699
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/purchasing
The Purchasing Division initiates "Best Practices" in the City regarding purchasing methods, techniques and programs. This division assists departments in procuring materials, supplies, equipment and services for all City departments.
Treasury
450 Civic Center Plaza
Richmond, CA 94804
510-620-6750
510-620-6522
Link: http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/treasury
The Treasury division is responsible for cash, debt and investment management for the City, Joint Powers Financing Authority and the Successor Agency. The division’s objective is to optimize resources and cash related services through cash monitoring and forecasting, investments, and banking services.