The Department of Financial Services oversees the financial operations of Gwinnett County in compliance with state and federal laws ensuring fiscal responsibility and superior bond ratings. Other primary functions of the department include:
- Administer and maintain the County’s financial records in conformance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles;
- Prepare and administer the annual budget and five-year capital improvement plan;
- Manage the lifecycle of grants from identifying and pursuing funding opportunities, as well as providing technical support and administrative oversight to County departments receiving grant awards;
- Manage the County’s cash and investments;
- Make timely and accurate payments to vendors and County employees in compliance with County policies and federal and state withholding and payroll tax laws;
- Manage debt issuance and monitoring;
- Manage countywide self-insurance and liability programs;
- Provide financial advice to other operating departments and agencies;
- Direct the County’s procurement operations and contract management activities within the statutes of the State of Georgia and in accordance with the Gwinnett County Purchasing Ordinance;
- Set fair and accurate values of real and personal property within the County;
- Design and deploy strategic programs designed to make the department and employees
