About Us

Mission

The Department of Administration & Finance is comprised of the Assessing, Budget, Purchasing and Treasurer & Collector Divisions. The mission of the Department is to:

• Act as the City's receipting and disbursing agent of public financial assets in order to maximize the utilization and safekeeping of City funds.
• Coordinate grants acquisition to design and assist to identify and prioritize critical areas for state and federal funding; research legislation that furthers the departments' long-range goals and mission; write proposals; and secure funds for programmatic, capital and operational needs.
• Perform all appropriate grant administration services.
• Perform financial analyses on various projects and annual City programs.
• Prepare and monitor each fiscal year's capital, grant and tax levy budgets.
• Procure materials, supplies, equipment and services at the lowest possible cost consistent with the quality necessary for the proper operation of various City organizations, thereby attaining the maximum value for each public dollar spent.
• Oversee all aspects of Worcester's financial functions and to achieve and complete the missions of the Assessing and Treasury Divisions.