The mission of the Finance Department is to create and sustain a dynamic structure that safeguards the fiscal integrity of the City of Houston through the development and implementation of sound financial policies and practices. Our goal is to provide financial leadership and expertise to enable compliance with legal and policy requirements and support strategic decisions for City of Houston initiatives to ensure that all resources are managed and accounted for in an effective and efficient manner.
The Department strives to meet the following core values:
Quality We are driven to meet a high standard of excellence and to provide outstanding levels of support and service.
Integrity We commit to conforming to the highest level of ethical standards. The decisions and services we offer will be honest, fair, impartial and transparent.
Leadership We will maintain a high level of financial expertise to provide directions and solutions that ensure the City's financial strength.
Teamwork We work together to make the best decisions collectively and in the best interest of the City. As a team, we capitalize on the strengths of each member.
The responsibilities of the Finance department are distributed among six divisions:
The Department of Finance is located at 611 Walker, Houston, TX 77002, one block from City Hall. CLICK HERE for a map. The main phone number is (713)837-9888.
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