Supporting Public Works Divisions

Whatcom County Public Works Administration and Accounting serves all divisions of Public Works by:

• Maintaining centralized cost accounting functions.
• Oversight and direct support of departmental personnel activities.
• Preparation and submission of internal and external reports.
• Interpretation and distribution of legislative and policy information.
• Facilitating communication between agencies and the public
• Overall financial and budget preparation and reporting within the department. 

Managing Funds

• Administration / Accounting is the interpretative agency for Public Works for the Washington Department of Budget and Finance using the BARS manual and other legislative directives to ensure compliance with the law.

Coordinating Departments

• Primary link between Public Works and the Executive and Legislative branches of Whatcom County government.
• Coordinates Safety and Training within Public Works and with the Emergency Operations Center.