Mission Statement

The Chula Vista Finance Department is dedicated to supporting the long-term financial stability of the City and enhancing public and organizational trust through integrity of financial reporting and sound financial management practices.

Organizational Structure

The Finance Department administers the City's financial affairs, supervises the disbursements of all monies, manages all fiscal systems, collects and records all revenues, assists in the preparation of the citywide budget, manages all investments and borrowing, and provides centralized procurement services to all City departments. The Finance Department can be contacted at (619) 691-5250.

The Finance Department is organized into four divisions:

Office of Budget & Analysis

• Coordinates, prepares and presents the City's operating budget.
• Performs and reviews fiscal analyses and program and policy proposals for fiscal impact accuracy.
• Updates the City's indirect cost allocation plan which determines the total cost of providing various programs and services.
• Assists departments in updating fees and contracts to ensure accuracy and cost recovery.
• Provides analytical support on various operational and staffing issues throughout the City and participates in a number of special projects and studies.

Comptroller Division

• Prepares various financial reports including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
• Maintains centralized accounting records for the City.
• Monitors all fiscal activities in accordance with authorized spending levels.
• Processes payroll and accounts payable.

Revenue & Recovery Division

• Responsible for cash management and investment of all City funds.
• Processes bills and payments for various fees, taxes and services (e.g., sewer, parking citations, delinquent trash accounts).
• Customer service representatives are available Monday - Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Friday 8:00 am - Noon.

Purchasing Division 

• Administers Centralized Purchasing System, standardizing bidding and evaluation procedures, achieving economy of scale benefits, providing consistency in dealing with suppliers, and ensuring an open, fair, and competitive procurement process.
• Determines the most cost-effective means for securing a requirement, and the extent to which the initiating department will be involved.
• Implements purchasing guidelines, as established in Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56 and City Charter Section 1010.

Financial Policies

• General Financial Policies 100-01