Finance


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Department Mission

The Finance Department provides financial related services to the County and supports the management of the Countyโ€™s resources.

Core Services

  • Audit:
    Working with external auditors to improve the integrity of the Countyโ€™s financial reports and records.
  • Accounts Payable:
    Paying the Countyโ€™s bills.
  • Capital Asset Management:
    Managing large capital assets.
  • Budgeting:
    Assisting the Budget Officer in the creation of an annual budget, and using that budget to control expenditures and support ongoing decision making.
  • Contracts and Procurement:
    Assisting in the execution of contracts and major procurement actions.
  • Financial Monitoring:
    Monitoring the financial status of the County.
  • Financial Reporting:
    Providing financial reports to administrators, other government entities and the general public.
  • Financial Record Management:
    Maintenance of financial records in accordance with laws and regulations.
  • Fund Management:
    Management of the various County funds.
  • Grant Management:
    Assisting in the management of various grants.
  • Internal Control:
    Establishing and enforcing sound internal control.
  • Payroll:
    Payment of employees.

Key Performance Indicators

The following performance measures are used to insure the department is performing adequately:

  • Annual Audit Opinion:
    Clean opinion, with no findings, or only minor findings.
  • Expenditures:
    Within budget, in every fund.
  • Fund Balances:
    Target balances met or exceeded, with adequate reserves in all funds.
  • Core Processes:
    Fully executed and according to schedule.

Finance Director

Email Chad Eaton

398 Lewis Street
P.O. Box 1507
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147

Ph: 970-264-8550
Fax: 970-264-8306

Hours

Monday – Friday
7:00 am – 5:00 pm

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FAQs

How can I be notified of bid or proposal opportunities?
What are the property tax rates?

This depends on the type of property and its location in the county. See the county assessorโ€™s abstract of assessment and levy of taxes.

What are the sales tax rates?

Sales tax is levied at 4% in Archuleta County and the proceeds are split 50/50 with the Town of Pagosa Springs.