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The Finance Department provides a wide variety of administrative services to the residents of Seaside and to all departments within the City. The Department includes two divisions:
- Finance
- Management of Information Technology Systems - responsible for the administration of the City’s computer and telephone network and all related information technology projects.
Goals
The Finance Department goal is to continue to seek to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of Administrative Services in an effort to provide better services at a lower cost.
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Citywide Survey
View our National Citizen Survey reports.
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Budget & Financial Statements
Here you will find information about our City budget, financial statements, and sales tax reports.
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Fees & Charges (PDF)
Fees & Charges (PDF)
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Check & Draft Register
Payroll is processed biweekly, checks are mailed on Fridays and electronic payments are processed periodically throughout the month.
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Forms & Documents
Browse through the Finance Department forms and documents.
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Licenses
Here you will have access to business licenses and dog licenses.
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Redevelopment Dissolution Reports
View a list of recognized obligation payment schedule (ROPS) documents.
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Transient Occupancy Tax
Any person renting a hotel/motel room in the City of Seaside must pay a twelve percent (12%) transient occupancy tax (TOT) on the total amount paid for the room. The tax is paid directly to the hotel/ motel (operator) and the operator will remit to the City.
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Open Gov - Financial Transparency
The Finance Division has several areas of responsibility including General Accounting, Cash Management, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Budget, Grants, and Debt Services. The Division provides accurate accounting of all revenues and expenditures, including preparation of financial statements, annual budgets, other financial reports, and supports the preparation of the annual audited financial statements. Payroll processes the biweekly payroll for the City’s employees, including payments to vendors of payroll benefits, and other payroll related issues. Accounts Receivable handles billing and collections for water, business licenses, vehicle abatement and other City services. Accounts Payable makes accurate and timely payments to vendors, for goods and services rendered to all City Departments.