The Finance Department consists of Finance Administration, Accounting, Treasury, Budgeting, Cash Management, Purchasing and Utility Billing. This Department is responsible for administering the City’s fiscal affairs in accordance with applicable local, state and federal guidelines. The Department manages the annual audit, annual budget and advises management on all aspects of financial planning and debt management for the City. The Department is responsible for collection and disbursement of all City funds and implementation of effective internal control systems for the City of Baytown. The Department also actively manages the City’s investment portfolio in compliance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA) and the adopted investment policy.

The Accounting area is responsible for the disbursement of all City funds including payroll. The department also maintains the City’s financial records and provides management with monthly financial reports. The Collection area within Treasury processes payments for water bills and all other monies associated with City services. The property tax function has been outsourced to the Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District tax office. They, by contract, are responsible for administering the assessment and collection of the City’s current and delinquent property taxes. This includes the processing of all supplemental rolls and change orders from the Harris County and Chambers County Appraisal Districts. Purchasing is responsible for purchasing city equipment and supplies as well as bidding services required for city projects. Purchasing is also responsible for disposing of surplus items and conducting the City-wide auction which is held annually in the spring The Utility Billing division bills for water, sewer and solid waste in addition to reading and servicing all the meters for the City of Baytown.