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Finance Department
The Finance Department is the financial arm of the consolidated city and parish government. The department provides services such as accounting and financial reporting, budget preparation and analysis, debt management, internal auditing, collection of solid waste and sewer user fees, as well as parish-wide revenue collection and auditing.
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Divisions
Learn more about the divisions that comprise the Finance Department and the roles they play in the City of Baton Rouge.
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Annual Operating Budgets
Archived budgets for the City of Baton Rouge-Parish of East Baton Rouge.
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge
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FAQs
Find frequently asked questions and answers from the Finance Department.
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Finance Department Annual Reports
View a summary of the Finance Department's annual highlights and accomplishments.
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General 2% Sales and Use Tax Report
View monthly sales and use tax collections for the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge.
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Hot Topics
Find links to news and commonly accessed items.
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How Do I?
Quickly find information about City taxes, budgets and finances, and contact information.
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Internal Audit Reports
View internal audits issued by the City-Parish Finance Department-Internal Auditing Division.
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New Business Registration
Those looking to register a new business can find helpful information and forms here.
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Notice of New Tax Rate Effective April 1, 2019
Effective April 1, 2019, an additional one-half of one percent (1/2%) sales and use tax will be levied parish-wide.
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Quarterly Budget Reports
Find quarterly budget reports for the General Fund and Special Revenue Funds.
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Residential Solid Waste User Fee Assistance
Find eligibility requirements and learn how to apply for the Residential Solid Waste User Fee Assistance Program.
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Sewer and Solid Waste User Fees
Find ordinances and other helpful information concerning sewer and solid waste user fees.
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Taxes
Find tax forms and information on sales taxes.