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Lancaster County Finance Department

Stewardship For Your Tax Dollars....

Mission Statement: To maintain financial integrity and accountability in managing and reporting the financial activities of Lancaster County.

The Lancaster County Finance Department records the financial activities of the County under the supervision of the Finance Director including:

  • Accounting - Insure transactions are recorded properly in compliance with GAAP and GASB, monitors the operating, capital, & special revenue budgets, sends in reimbursement request for County grants, reconciles health insurance & retirement contributions, performs monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts, maintains & records County’s capital assets & inventory, and maintains County financial records.


  • CAFR - The Finance department also aids in the preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The County has received a number of Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting awards from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). This achievement is the highest form or recognition in governmental accounting & financial reporting.


  • Accounts Payable/Receivable - makes sure vendors are properly & timely paid for their services to the County and billed for miscellaneous services the County provides to other entities.


  • Payroll - Processes bi-weekly payroll for 600 employees of the County.


  • Purchasing -Ensures that accepted procurement practices are followed by all County departments when purchasing goods & services and receives bids & proposals


Finance Department Staff


Veronica C. Thompson
Sarah Jenkins
Norma Burnette
Lou Ann Gardner
Shirley Russell
Rhonda Brasington
Dedra Brown

Finance Director
Senior Accountant
Accountant II
Accountant I
Procurement Officer
Accounts Payable Specialist
Accounting Clerk

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