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Police Financial Services
1200 Travis, 17th Floor, Houston, TX 77002
Main Office: (713) 308-1700

Rhonda Smith, Deputy Director
713.308.1708

The Police Financial Services Division (PFSD) oversees all fiscal operations for the Houston Police Department (HPD). PFSD manages HPD’s $1B+ budget, ensures compliance with citywide financial policies, and provides strategic financial guidance to support more than 6,000 employees in delivering the Department’s public safety mission. The division is led by Deputy Director Rhonda Smith, MBA, who serves as HPD’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and a member of the Chief of Police’s senior executive team.

Core Responsibilities:
  • Fiscal planning and financial reporting
  • Annual budget preparation and performance tracking
  • Grant procurement and compliance
  • Procurement and contract management
  • Asset management and disaster audit support
PSFD Organizational Structure
The Police Financial Services Division is organized into six specialized units:
  • Administrative Services
  • Budget and Financial Reporting
  • Accounting and Asset Management Services
  • Procurement Services
  • Grant Management
  • Financial Support, Audit Support, and Disaster Recovery
Administrative Services

Rhonda Smith, Deputy Director
713.308.1708

Allison Alexander, Sr. Division Manager
713.825.6095

This unit serves as the primary liaison between HPD executive leadership and the City of Houston Finance Department.

Key functions include:
  • Oversight of HPD budgets and financial strategy
  • Preparing financial presentations for executive leadership
  • Supporting Command Staff initiatives

Budget & Financial Reporting
Pinal Patel, MBA, Police Administrator
713.308.1731

This team is tasked with the comprehensive management of HPD's annual operating budget and all associated financial planning and reporting processes to ensure the department's long-term financial stability.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Development and monitoring of the General Fund, Auto Dealers Fund, and Forensic Transition Fund budgets.
  • Preparation of monthly and ad-hoc financial reports, forecasts, and dashboards
  • Performance metrics analysis for financial health
  • Management of Council Member Service Funds for police operations

Accounting and Asset Management Services
Joanne Tran, CPA, Police Administrator
713.308.1798

This team manages the day-to-day financial operations with a focus on accuracy, transparency, and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Travel reimbursements and petty cash
  • Overtime administration
  • Fixed asset management, including acquisition, inventory, and retirements
  • Oversight and management of Child Safety Fund and Police Special Services Fund
  • Year-end financial close and audit compliance

Procurement Services
Frank Rodriguez, MBA, Police Administrator
713.308.1717

The Procurement Unit facilitates timely acquisition of goods and services.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Serving as liaison to Strategic Purchasing Division (SPD) for informal and formal procurement requests
  • Managing vendor sourcing and bid processes
  • Contract development, renewal management and compliance (MWBE, Insurance, Pay-or-Play, etc.)
  • P-Card program administration
  • Temporary Personnel Services contract administration
  • Multi-function machine (copier, scanner, etc.) contract administration
  • SAP and MyCOH Time system administration for HPD personnel
  • Administration of HPD’s Capital Improvement Projects
  • Create purchase requisitions (PRs) upon request from HPD Divisions

Grant Management
Allison Alexander, Sr. Division Manager
713.825.6095

Courtney Lytle, Division Manager
713.308.1716

The Grants Unit identifies, secures, and manages federal, state, and other external funding sources in support of HPD’s mission.

Key functions include:
  • Overseeing $85 million in active grants ($65M federal, $20M state)
  • Researching, developing, and submitting grant applications, including budget preparation
  • Managing the full grant lifecycle: compliance, reporting, desk audits, and reconciliation of grant accounting
  • Providing training and technical assistance on grant compliance
  • Coordinating budget development for new and continuing grants

Financial Support, Audit Support, and Disaster Recovery
Sheryal Armstrong, Sr. Division Manager
713.308.1752

This unit is responsible for ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance related to disaster recovery and audits.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Oversight of asset forfeiture fund accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance
  • Coordination of disaster recovery efforts, including FEMA and state reimbursement processes
  • Conducting cost allocation analyses to support funding accuracy.
  • Supporting specialized audits, including Criminal Investigation (CI) audits