The Administrative Services Department provides support services to the County Manager's Office, County Departments, and the Citizens. The department is comprised of nine full-time employees: Finance Director, Information Technology Administrator, Information Technology Technician, Administrative Coordinator-Contracts, Payroll Officer, Procurement Officer, Accounts Payable Clerk, Indigent Claims Specialist, and the Receptionist. The department is also responsible for all the accounting functions of the County including accounts payable, accounts receivable, debt service, fixed assets and managing internal control. The administrative services department is responsible for the preparation of the budget documents as well as the yearly financial statements, which are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Additionally, procurement procedures for obtaining goods and/or services, including all activities from the planning steps and preparation and processing of requisitions to description of requirements, selection and solicitation of sources, and award of contracts is also required of this department.