Finance

The mission of the Finance Department is to provide the City Council and City Management with financial information necessary to ensure sound and prudent financial management and protection of assets. This is accomplished through timely and effective preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), the annual Operating Budget, and quarterly financial and investment reports.

The Finance Department is responsible for:

Accounting
Payroll
Accounts payable
Accounts receivable
Treasury management
Business licenses
Budget preparation
Debt and bond administration
Long range financial planning
Financial management of the Successor Agency to the Pinole Redevelopment Agency
Preparation of the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS)
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)

Business Licenses

All businesses transacting within the City of Pinole are required to obtain a Business License. This includes home based businesses, a fixed place of business, a contractor doing business in Pinole, or the operation of a rental property.

Business Local Tax Collection

The City of Pinole Finance department is responsible for collecting Transient Occupancy Tax and Utility User’s tax levies. Expand the list below for more information about these taxes and to access remittance forms. Transient Occupancy TaxUtility User Tax Transient Occupancy…

Financial Reports

Quarterly Financial Reports Financial reports that highlight variances and proposed adjustments to the budget are presented to the City Council for consideration and adoption on a quarterly basis. 2023-2024 Financial Reports 2022-2023 Financial Reports 2021-2022 Financial Reports 2020-2021 Financial Reports…

Master Fee Schedule

The Master Fee Schedule summarizes all fees the City charges for various services, permits and business licenses. This schedule ensures transparency and consistency in fees charged. The Master Fee Schedule is reviewed and approved by the City Council on a…

Successor Agency

Enforceable and Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule On July 27, 2011, the State enacted ABx1 26 suspending redevelopment agencies throughout California requiring and allowing them to take certain actions. In keeping with Section 34169 of California Redevelopment Law, the Pinole Redevelopment…