Budget & Finance

Duties & Responsibilities
The division’s budget and finance responsibilities include the preparation and administration of the budget, purchasing coordination and accounts payable processing.

Budget
Preparation and administration of the budget consists of:
  • Drafting internal budget guidelines
  • Submitting the annual budget and related paperwork
  • Monitoring the budget for county and state compliance
  • Processing state reimbursements
  • Preparing monthly financial status reports
  • Handling other related matters
Purchasing Coordination
Purchasing coordination includes contract development and renewals for psychological services, as well as purchase orders for equipment, furniture, and other products for each division. Division staff works with the Lake County Finance and Administrative Services Department to ensure procurement of the best quality products for the lowest possible prices.

Accounts Payable
Accounts Payable processes bills for all divisions of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. AP also includes employee expense reimbursements. Some directors, managers, and staff use p-cards to make purchases. All statements and receipts are turned in to the Administrative Services Division for reconciliation within the county’s procurement card system.