The Monroe County Finance Department operates under the authority of the “County Financial Management System of 1981” (TCA 5-21-101 through 5-21-129). The Centralized Finance Office is responsible for administering the finances for all funds of the various departments, agencies and boards of Monroe County Government (including financial activities of the Monroe County Board of Education).
The Finance Department and its Director are responsible for managing Monroe County’s financial affairs, and for providing information and advice to elected and appointed County officials, County employees, and Monroe County Citizens. The Finance Department’s primary responsibilities relate to purchasing, accounts payable, accounting, budgeting, payroll, insurance, cash management, and County fixed assets (land, buildings and equipment).