The Finance Department is responsible for the stewardship of the City’s resources. The Department provides policy analyses, recommendations, and financial information to the City Council and departments.
The Finance Department’s core functions include:
- Accounting for the City’s resources and disclosure of the City’s financial condition in the year-end comprehensive annual financial report and independent audit.
- Preparing and monitoring the annual operating budget and revenue forecast.
- Providing accounts payable and payroll services.
- Managing the City’s debt, investment, and banking affairs.
- Risk Management
OpenGov Financial Transparency Platform
OpenGov is the City's financial transparency platform that makes it easy to explore how tax dollars are collected and spent. In an effort to provide a more inclusive and transparent budget, the City of Pacific Grove is pleased to present our Financial Transparency portal. The City partnered with OpenGov to provide a new web-based financial transparency and intelligence tool that dynamically presents the county’s revenues and expenses, from historical trends to line item level details. Residents now have around-the-clock access and a better presentation of Pacific Grove's budget and actuals.
- Draft Proposed Budget FY 2020-2021 (Revised 6-12-20)
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2019-2020
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2018-19
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2017-18
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2016-17
- FY 2016-17 Budget Modification Multiple Funds January 18, 2017
- FY 2016-17 Budget Modification Position Realloc & Positions on Loan October 5, 2106
- FY 2016-17 Budget Modification Coastal Conserv Fund October 5, 2016
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2015-2016
- FY 2015-16 Budget Modification February 3, 2016
- FY 2015-16 Budget Modification November 18, 2015
- FY 2015-16 Budget Ordinance Errata Sheet August 7, 2015
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2014-2015
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2013-2014
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2012-2013
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2011-2012
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2010-2011
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2009-2010
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2008-2009
- Budget Adopted by Council FY 2007-2008
Annual Reports
The City of Pacific Grove Charter requires a report of the transactions and accounts of all officers or employees having the collection, deposit, custody or disbursement of public money or property, or the power to approve, allow or audit demands on the treasury. The City employs an independent audit firm to conduct an audit and report its findings in an annual basis. The documents below are copies of the document received by the council every year.
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2018
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2017
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2016
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2014
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2013
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2011
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2010
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2008
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2007
CalPERS Valuation Reports as of June 30 2018
Classic Miscellaneous Employees
Classic Safety Employees
PEPRA Miscellaneous Employees
PEPRA Safety Employees
CalPERS Valuation Reports as of June 30, 2017
Classic Miscellaneous Employees
Classic Safety Employees
PEPRA Miscellaneous Employees
PEPRA Safety Employees
Other Useful Pension Information
Page 5 of the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget shows the City's total long-term debt including the Pension Obligation Bonds.
2020 Q1 Sales Tax Update
2019 Q4 Sales Tax Update
2019 Q3 Sales Tax Update
2019 Q2 Sales Tax Update
2019 Q1 Sales Tax Update
2018 Q4 Sales Tax Update
2018 Q3 Sales Tax Update
2018 Q2 Sales Tax Update
2018 Q1 Sales Tax Update
2017 Q4 Sales Tax Update
2017 Q2 Sales Tax Update
2017 Q1 Sales Tax Update
2016 Q4 Sales Tax Update
2016 Q3 Sales Tax Update
CURRENT REPORTS
ARCHIVED REPORTS
CURRENT REPORTS
ARCHIVED REPORTS
Finance Forms & Permits
Finance Department forms and permit applications are listed for download or online submission to the right. For more information about forms and requirements click on the links below or visit the Animals or Business Licenses page. Short-Term Rental Program information and forms have moved to the Community and Economic Development Department Short-Term Rental Program page.
Selling Your Stuff
The regulations contain limitations on the hours of sale, size and location of signs to advertise the sale, and the frequency of sales at a given location. These rules are provided to applicants when they are issued a permit. Any violation of the rules may result in the issuance of a citation and/or the closing of the sale.
The fee for a permit is $10.00, paid at the time the permit is issued. Completed applications are forwarded from the Administrative Services Department to the Police Department, so that they are notified of the time and location of sales.
Transient Occupancy Tax and HID Assessment returns for Hotels, Motels, B&Bs, RV Parks or Vacation Rentals can now be submitted via mail, e-mail, online, and by phone to simplify your monthly reporting.
For information on Transient Occupancy Tax for short-term vacation rental owners, please see the Short-term Rental Program page.
The Banner Display Request Form is to be completed when requesting the temporary installation of banner(s) within Pacific Grove City Limits. This form must comply with the regulations listed on the form, and must be submitted within thirty (30) days prior to the first day of display.
Banner Display Request Form