The Department of Finance operates under the direction of the City Auditor and consists of the Finance Department, the Division of Payroll & Personnel and the Division of Taxation. With a staff of eleven, this Department also holds the responsibility for municipal income tax administration, utility collection, centralized purchasing functions, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, personnel management, contract administration, insurance administration (health and liability) and all other financial services for the City that are maintained through the Department of Finance and its subdivisions. All debt financing for the City, such as bonds and notes, are also the responsibility of this department, along with the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the City’s annual operating budget. The employees of this Department provide direct service to the citizens by maintaining sound fiscal administration of taxpayer’s dollars. The City Auditor is also Clerk of City Council and holds the responsibility of maintaining all public records for City Council and the Citizens of Lebanon. Functions include the recording of Council minutes and the indexing and maintenance of all legislation.

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