Finance Department.

Walk-in taxpayer assistance will be available in the Utility Customer Service Area of the lobby at 345 High St, Hamilton, Ohio every Monday from 1pm to 4pm and on most Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am to 12pm.

Please note, the weeks of April 29 and May 6, walk-in tax hours will be on Wednesday ONLY from 9am to 12pm.

Director of Finance: Dave Jones

Reports to Aaron Hufford, Executive Director of Development

Please note: The City of Hamilton Finance Dept. is now located at 230 Ludlow Street (Community First Building corner of S 3rd & Ludlow).

Purchasing Division

Responsible for the procurement of a wide array of commodities and services for all City departments. The division is working toward designing a procurement process that is diverse and inclusive to strengthen partnerships with the City’s suppliers. The Purchasing Division is also charged with oversight of the City’s building services, mailroom, utility distribution storeroom, and the sale and disposal of the City’s surplus property.

Income Tax Division

Responsible for the collection and administration of the City income tax and the City hotel tax. On January 1, 2022, the City of Hamilton partnered with the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA) to expand and improve the City’s Income Tax Division administration and enforcement services.

Department Mission

While adhering to the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Code of Professional Ethics, the Finance Department will strive to provide quality services, to both internal and external customers, in a professional, responsive manner. The Department provides financial stewardship for the City’s resources, finds fiscally sound financial solutions to support the City’s strategic plan, and increases accountability and transparency of the City’s financial information to various stakeholders (citizens, City Council, entities doing business within the City of Hamilton, and others). Through our Neighborhood Development Division, we work to support and encourage strong neighborhoods and quality opportunities for our residents.

Department Description

Responsible for the administration and collection of local taxes, administering charges for various City services, issuance of vendor licenses, preparation and monitoring of the City Budget, preservation and security of funds, disbursement of City funds, accurate financial reporting, long-term financing of the City’s capital needs through the issuance of debt, assisting citizens with affordable housing, and offering assistance and services.

Accounting Division

Responsible for preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports, audit compliance, assist in preparation of City’s annual budget, issuance of the City’s annual comprehensive and popular annual financial reports (CAFR and PAFR), filing of reports to comply with the various regulatory requirements, disbursement of checks

to employees and vendors, management of City’s Capital Assets and provide advisory services related to financial affairs as well as internal controls. The division also handles the collection, deposit, and investment of City funds, provides cash management, manages the City’s banking arrangements, and handles the City’s insurance policies, among other duties

Budgeting & Evaluation Division

Responsible for planning, developing, and monitoring the budget activities of the City; preparation of the award-winning Budget Book; assistance with performance measures; position control; debt issuance and management; and the communication of financial information.

Neighborhood Development Division (NDD)

Provides decent, affordable housing, economic development opportunities, neighborhood improvements, and public and community development services primarily for economically challenged neighborhoods. Neighborhood Development uses Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership (HOME) funds to administer a broad range of programs. The Division is responsible for involving citizens in planning efforts related to the proposed use of the Federal funds and for meeting performance standards required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).