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4worldlovers: The budget serves as the most important policy document the City produces on an annual basis. The

Budget Management Bureau is responsible for developing and implementing the City of Long Beach's

Annual budget in accordance with the City Charter and the City Council's Financial Policies, as well as

Maximizing all opportunities for the City to improve its revenue streams to support core City services.

The Bureau's core services include: building a structurally-balanced budget; providing relevant, accurate,

And timely financial and performance information, analysis and projections; supporting the City Council,

Budget Oversight Committee and community outreach on the City's budget; and, working with the City

Council and community stakeholders to protect and enhance the City's revenue streams.

The Accounting Bureau effectively controls, reviews and administers the City's accounting system and financial functions in accordance with professional standards. The City's general accounts payable and payroll functions are part of the Accounting Bureau. It provides other departments with general, grant and capital project accounting services, in addition to assisting with City financings, annual budget and special projects at the direction of the Director of Financial Management.

As a Bureau within the Department of Financial Management, the Business Services Bureau manages

The Business License Division is responsible for the licensing and permitting of all businesses in the city

Of Long Beach and the collection of business tax, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) for hotels and other

Miscellaneous permits and fees. This division serves customers and residents over the counter,

Telephone and through field investigations. Business License also facilitates the entertainment permit

The Purchasing Division provides City departments with the continuity of quality and cost-effective

Products and service through full and open competition, in a timely manner.

The purpose of the Commercial Services Bureau is to provide utility customer service, general billing and

Collection services, and payment processing services to City departments, businesses and residents so

They can effectively conduct business with the City. Our primary mission is to provide customer friendly

Services to both Long Beach residents and businesses, which are convenient and easily accessible.

The purpose of the Fleet Services Bureau is to provide vehicle and equipment acquisitions, preventative

Maintenance, unscheduled repair and fueling services to City departments so they can have safe,

Reliable cost effective equipment and vehicles to accomplish their operational goals and purpose.

The Fleet Operations Division is responsible for the administration and support of the Bureau's budget,

The Fleet Acquisitions Division is responsible for acquiring, replacing and supporting departments with

Their vehicle/equipment needs. It is necessary to accelerate the replacement of vehicles to decrease the

The Fleet Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining the City's fleet of vehicles/equipment to

The Towing Operations and Lien Sales Division is responsible for providing tow response, roadside

Assistance, unclaimed vehicle disposition and impounded vehicle storage and release services to Police

The Treasury Bureau invests the idle funds of the City and related agencies, serves as the principal