VISION:  The Department of Finance is a coordinated team which provides outstanding professional services to all our customers.  We promote sound financial practices to ensure that the use of County resources is responsive to community priorities.  Public confidence in the fiscal affairs of Chatham County is integral to our vision.

MISSION:  The Department of Finance is a resource service to Chatham County.  Our mission is to manage the financial affairs of the county which includes the efficient and judicious use of available County resources and the stewardship of public funds

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:  Under administration of the Director of Finance, the Department serves to consolidate fiscal operations, coordinating Budget, Financial Accounting, Treasury Management, Payroll Administration, Revenue Management, Debt Management, Risk Management, and Financial Reporting.

It is the responsibility of the Department to promote the fiscal soundness of Chatham County so that its social, public safety, infrastructure and life quality obligations will be maintained at the level required and desired by the community.