Mission Statement

The Allegany County Finance Department staff adheres to legal, moral and professional standards of conduct.  We are dedicated to professional integrity and development and strive to have the highest quality of performance.  The department staff has established and is committed to maintain the respect, trust and confidence of the public. We are sensitive and responsive to the public and government officials, both of whom are our clients.  The department operates in the most cost-effective, productive and organized manner possible.

Finance Department Responsibilities

To administer the statutory responsibilities of the Finance Office in Accounting and Financial reporting:  accounts payable, payroll, investments, bond issues, financial statement preparations and budgeting.

Finance Department and Organization

The Tax and Utility Office
 

Visit this site to learn more about their responsibility to bill and collect real estate, personal property, corporation and public utility accounts for Allegany County, the State of Maryland, three municipalities and 30 special taxing areas.

The Gaming Office
 

The Gaming Office issues wholesale, operator, and temporary licenses for selling tip jars in the County. They also maintain reports from licensees on sales and operations.

The Division of Information Technologies
 

The Division of Information Technologies provides consultation, analysis, voice communication, computer operation, software development, equipment maintenance, networking and Internet, Web page development and information management services to improve the productivity and effectiveness of user departments and agencies.