Overview

The Governor's Office for Local Development (GOLD), Office of Financial Management and Administration provides technical assistance and oversight in the areas of procurement and financial management to counties, cities and special districts.

Another responsibility is the annual certification of property tax rates for counties and the annual cost of living adjustment for all constitutional officers.

The Office of Financial Management and Administration coordinates its activities as they relate to the management of the standard chart of accounts, with the State Local Finance Officer and the State Local Debt Officer. The State Local Finance Officer establishes statewide financial management guidelines as defined by statute.