The Finance Department is responsible for recording and reporting the financial activities of the County. All transactions must be verified for compliance with the annual budget ordinance, North Carolina General Statutes, generally accepted accounting principals, regulatory agency pronouncements and policies adopted by the county. Some of the departmental duties are as follows:
Maintain detailed accounting records for all county departments
Pay vendors
Calculate and pay employee payroll
Monitor grant revenues and expenditures
Supervise the collection, deposit, and investment of cash
Prepare certain state and federal financial reports
Monitor and manage long-term debt
Assist the County Manager with preparation of the annual budget