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The Finance Administrator is responsible for managing all of the County’s financial
affairs. He provides financial information and advice to the County Mayor, County
Commission, and Directors and Administrators. He strives to provide support to County
management for making financial decisions necessary to properly manage the County’s
resources.
The Finance Administrator supervises the directors of the five departments within
the Finance Division: Accounting (Accounts Payable, Ambulance Billing, Payroll),
Financial Management, Purchasing, Information Technology Services and Geographic
Information Services. These departments provide budget and accounting services,
financial reporting, investment management and debt financing, as well as computer
and mapping services to Hamilton County Government.
This office is responsible for developing and controlling the County’s budget of
472 million dollars; manages the County’s investment portfolio; and serves as the
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Functions |
- Maintain the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting. Submit to GFOA the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report, the Comprehensive Annual Budget Report and the Popular Annual Financial
Report for review and evaluation.
- Prepare the County’s budget.
- Maintain a healthy general fund balance by practicing conservative financial management
and assess all available resources to meet operating budget and capital requirements.
- Take advantage of investment opportunities that will increase the County’s assets.
- Maintain or upgrade the County’s bond rating
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Current County Bond Ratings:
Moody's Investors Service - Aaa
Fitch Inc. - AAA
Standard & Poor's - AAA
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FAQs |
- As a charitable/non-profit organization, what to I need to do to request
funds from the County?
You should request a budget package that is prepared to go out in March of
each year (call 209-6307). Along with that you should send the most current financial
statement you have and a copy of your 501-c-3 verification from the Internal Revenue
Service.
If you are receiving money from your commissioner, you should submit a current financ
ial statement and a copy of your 501-c-3 verification.
- Who do I contact regarding my industrial development bonds?
Mr. Ross Schram (423) 756-7000
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Hamilton County Finance Division
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Contact Information
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Finance Division
500 Newell Tower
117 East 7th Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-209-6300
FAX 423-209-6301
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Directions/Map
Hours: Mon - Fri
8:00am - 4:00pm
except
these holidays
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