is responsible for recording and reporting the financial activities of the County.  All transactions must be verified for compliance with the annual budget ordinance, NC General Statutes, generally accepted accounting principles, regulatory agency pronouncements and policies adopted by the County.

Major services

• Management of the County’s financial assets
• Annual budget preparation, implementation, and monitoring
• Annual external audit oversight and support
• Comprehensive Annual Financial Report preparation
• Debt issuance, management, and compliance
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) billing and collection
• Purchasing, including oversight of bidding requirements
• Fixed asset administration and disposal of surplus property
• Risk management
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Payroll processing
• Cash flow and investments