Welcome to the Finance Department!

The Finance Department provides professional accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting services that help monitor, safeguard, and guide the City’s resources. Our work supports responsible decision-making and ensures compliance with state laws, accounting standards, and best practices.

Our Core Services Include:

• Budget development and financial planning

• Accounting and financial reporting

• Revenue and expenditure tracking

• Financial audits and compliance

• Support for departments and City Council financial initiatives

Our budgeting process is guided by the City Council’s Strategic Leadership Plan. These key elements define performance objectives and help ensure the City’s investments align with community values and priorities.

Our Focus Areas:

• Providing clarity and transparency throughout the budgeting process

• Allocating resources to the services residents want and need most

• Highlighting trade-offs between funded and unfunded services

• Promoting accountability, efficiency, innovation, and collaboration

We are committed to helping the City of Richland remain financially resilient—today and in the future.

Explore our webpages to learn more about our budget documents, financial reports, and planning efforts. If you have questions, we welcome your inquiries.