Finance

The Clearlake Finance Department plans, directs, and coordinates the fiscal activities of the City of Clearlake in accordance with specific objectives established under the law or under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for governmental agencies. This includes:
  • Accounts and loans receivable, administering an collecting transient occupancy, business licenses, and sales taxes
  • Accounts payable, payroll and benefits, fixed assets, management of the city's financial accounting software, investments, and cash management
  • Budget, debt administration, cost, and revenue accounting
  • Grants
The department is also responsible for handling the financial and administrative work of the Redevelopment Successor Agency and working with the city's outside CPA firm on the annual audit and annual financial report.

Department Mission


To assist the City Council, City Manager, and operating departments in prudently managing and protecting the assets of the City of Clearlake by providing accurate and timely budget information, high quality business planning, financial accounting services, assisting the city manager in the development and preparation of financial policies, and solving fiscal problems.

FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget


The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget on June 17, 2021 during a Public Hearing. The Proposed Budget can be found at the link below. Written comments on the Proposed Budget will be accepted via email to the City Clerk at mswanson@clearlake.ca.us, via Zoom during the meeting, and in person in the Council Chambers in a limited capacity with masking and social distancing requirements.

FY 2021-22 Proposed Budget

FY 2020-21 Budget


FY 2020-21 Budget



FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND BUDGET

FY 2019-20 BUDGET

  1. FY 19-20 Proposed Budget Book - 6-5-19.pdf
  1. FY 19-20 Budget Hearing Presentation.pdf

Historical Budgets & Financial Statements

  1. FY 18-19 Adopted Budget
  2. Fee Schedule 2020-2021
  3. FYE 2018 Capital Budget Adopted
  4. FYE 2018 Operating Budget Adopted
  5. FYE 2017 Adopted Budget.pdf
  1. FYE 2016 Budget - Adopted.pdf
  2. FYE 2016 Financial Statement.pdf
  3. FYE 2016 Mid Year Budget Presentation.pptx
  4. FYE 2017 Audited Financial Statements
  5. City of Clearlake Salary Schedule FY 20-21

FORMS 

  1. TOT Form
  2. New Business License Application 2018
  3. BUSINESS LICENSE FEES 2018
  4. Business License Renewal Form w Schedule of Late Penalties
  1. Home Occupation Application
  2. Fee Schedule 2019-20 Final.pdf
  3. Fee Schedule 2020-2021