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The Finance Department works to ensure the City's financial integrity and to promote efficient, effective, and accountable government. We strive to be a model for good government and to make the City a better place to live and work. Click here to review the Finance Department's Code of Ethics.
The Finance Department is responsible for governance and conduct of key aspects of the City's financial operations, including operating the City's financial systems and procedures, maintaining the City's internal control environment, processing payroll for City employees, managing the City's bonds and debt portfolio, and processing and monitoring the City's budget.
The department produces regular reports and audits on the City's financial and economic condition and the operations and performance of City government. The department assists the Finance Committee in advising the city council on auditing and internal controls; financial reporting; investments; municipal debt and refunding; and such other function as the council may request. Please contact our team if you have any finance or budgetary questions.
If you're interested in conducting business with the City of Palm Desert, please view our Purchasing Division page. City Hall is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and our offices can be found in the City Hall's North Wing. You may also contact the Finance Department by calling us at 760-776-6320, faxing us at 760-341-4564, or sending an email.
Recent Changes
A few of our operations have changed in recent months. This list will be updated as needed to address common concerns.
- Processing of Invoices by EFT and Check Printing are completed on a weekly basis, every Friday.
- If you would like to inquire about an invoice submitted to City Hall for payment please email Accounts Payable.
Want to do business with the City of Palm Desert?
The City maintains lists of qualified vendors for most types of procurements up to $250,000. If you would like to participate, an application is required.
- For construction projects, please use this application.
- For professional services, general services, or materials and supplies firms, please use this application.
- To see current bid opportunities, please click this link.
If you have any questions please contact John Ramont at jramont@palmdesert.gov.