Finance

Our Mission

The Mission of the Finance Department is to provide budgeting, procurement, payment processing, accounting and financial reporting services to management and staff of La Plata County so they can effectively and efficiently deliver services to and be good stewards of financial resources for the citizens of La Plata County.

The Finance Department includes:

• Finance, Budget and Accounting
• Procurement and Contract Management

Provides a variety of administrative and technical support to all offices and departments of County government.

• The Finance Accounting & Budget staff prepare and administer the county budget, process accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and administer grants and coordinate annual audits. La Plata County is proud to have been awarded the prestigious National Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for years 1989-2008, evidencing our high level of commitment, professionalism and accountability to our citizens. Only 14% of the 3,000 counties nationwide earn the award. The county also received the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation award for years 1999-2005, fewer than 3% of counties of comparable size nationwide earn this recognition.
• Public Service agencies seeking county funding for services should fill out and return the Results Initiative Funding Application form, Examples.  Requests for funding from the 2012 budget are due August 12, 2011.  Additional information regarding Results Initiative Funding - 2010 Results Initiative Funding Results Workshop, July 8, 2009.  Please contact the Budget Analyst with questions.
• Results Funding Awards 2012
• Results Funding Awards 2011
• The Procurement Division is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, and construction in accordance with the Procurement Code, as well as the disposal of supplies and equipment for all County departments and offices.  The Procurement Code is Appendix B of the La Plata County Code which can be accessed at http://library.municode.com/index.aspx?clientId=13098&stateId=6&stateName=Colorado