The Finance Department is responsible for promoting and maintaining the financial strength, stability and accountability of the Regional Corporation. The Commissioner of Finance and Treasurer provides advice on all matters pertaining to the efficient and prudent financial management of the Region of Durham.
The role of the Finance Department includes the fulfillment of the legislated duties of the Treasurer to receive and safely keep all money of the corporation, to keep all books of account and to prepare and publish financial statements, as required by the province. The activities of the four divisions include the following:
- Financial Planning, Fiscal Policy, Asset Management, Purchasing, and Materials and Office Services
- Centralized Business Planning and Budgets, and Risk Management
- Financial Services, including accounting, reporting and meter reading, billing, customer service and accounts receivable services related to the Region's water and sewer systems
- Financial Information Management Services
Learn more about the Regional budget, development charges, property taxes and purchasing.
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