The Finance Department is responsible for providing sound financial advice to the Board of Commissioners in all matters pertaining to the fiscal affairs of the County. The Finance Department prepares the Annual Operating Budget and presents it to the Commissioners for their review and approval. They act as the Commissioners designated agents in reviewing and approving all purchases, requisitions for all supplies, services and capital. The Finance Department coordinates the preparation of the County's annual audit with the County's Independent Auditor and the preparation of the Central Services Cost Allocation Plan with the County's consultant.