Budget and Finance

The Finance Department is responsible for implementing and maintaining sound budgetary practices and effective internal control procedures. The division's activities, including daily cash receipting and bank reconciliations, weekly cash disbursements and monthly internal financial reporting and payroll processing are handled in accordance with such practices and procedures.

The Finance Department is responsible for the administration and collection of Deschutes County Transient Room Tax, assessed on qualifying room tax receipts for properties located outside the city limits of Bend, Redmond and Sisters. There are approximately 400 businesses and private rental entities required to submit monthly reports and remit transient room tax payments to the County. Efforts to promote compliance with the County Room Tax Ordinance include audits, education, public announcements and review communications.

The department provides a variety of financial analyses for the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator and other departments. The department is involved in the preparation of the financial documents related to issuance of long-term debt. The department coordinates the annual audit and the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, working with the County's external auditors.