FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Paul Abelson Finance Director Phone: 625-7010 Fax: 625-9859 abelson@ci.oakley.ca.us

DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Paul Abelson joined the City Staff in September of 2005, after having spent 16 years working with Contra Costa County.  He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics, majoring in Accounting, from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.  Paul is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), and Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) with more than 20 years of experience in goverment finance.

DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Department is responsible for performing the following functions in accordance with City policies:

• Accounting and Financial Reporting
• Treasury and Investment Management
• Budget Development and Management
• Financial Planning and Analysis
• Debt Management
• Business License Administration
• Billing and Collection
• Risk Management
• Purchasing
• Information Technology

GOAL

The Finance Department provides support services citywide with the goal of intelligent and prudent financial management.

DID YOU KNOW?

The City posts a wealth of financial information online, including: CAFR's, Budgets, Long Term Financial Plans, Financial Policies, Investment Reports, Official Statements, and Business License Applications.  Such information may be found on the Financial Documents page.

CONTACTS FOR SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

Business Licenses - contact Cynthia Jenkins

Purchasing - contact Paul Abelson

Accounting and Financial Reporting - contact Rich Sanders

Billing and Collections - contact Rich Sanders

CONTACT INFORMATION