Accountability and financial transparency are not only required by the Federal Stimulus funds, but are hallmarks of a well run government. As a leader in transparent financial reporting, Richland County is posting unaudited Budget Reports and Accounts Payable Check Registers online with the Annual CAFR and Approved Budget.
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Richland County with the Certificate of Achievement For Excellence In Financial Reporting every year since July 1, 1982.
The check register is a detailed report that shows an accumulated listing of all checks made payable to vendors within the current period. The information can be used to review the payments that are made to vendors for purchases and services.
These reports are available for viewing in .pdf format. You'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these files.
The Richland County Finance Department prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as applied to governmental units. Additionally, the County’s reporting entity applies all relevant Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) pronouncements. Proprietary funds, governmental funds and business-type activities apply Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB ) pronouncements and Accounting Principles Board (APB) opinions issued on or before November 30, 1989, unless those pronouncements conflict with or contradict GASB pronouncements, in which case, GASB prevails.
The Finance Department coordinates the combined effort of the county staff in the preparation of the budget of the upcoming fiscal year. In conjunction with the County Finance Committee, a budget is recommended for approval and sent to the County Council for adoption after three budget ordinance readings each year. The fiscal year for Richland County runs from July 1 through June 30.
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded Richland County with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award every year since July 1, 1995.
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2020 Hampton St. Ste. 4036 Columbia, SC 29204
Richland County Finance Department P.O. Box 192 Columbia, SC 29202
Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.