WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

The Business Services Group of the Portland Police Bureau provides financial leadership and expertise to the Bureau to enable compliance of fiscally-oriented legal and policy requirements and to support the Bureau’s goal of managing and accounting for all resources in an effective, efficient and transparent manner. Business Services provides expert professional advice and assistance to bureau management on a broad range of complex financing, budgeting, and policy and procedural matters. Business Services has direct oversight of the following areas: preparation and management of the Police Bureau budget; grant management and compliance; purchasing, including contract development and setup; ordinance preparation and filing; accounting; payroll; financial planning , analysis and reporting; alarms management; fleet management; facilities management; Quartermaster program management; and SAP change management.

VISION FOR FISCAL SERVICES

The Business Services Group holds these values:

· Quality
We are driven to meet a high standard of excellence and to provide outstanding levels of support and service to our customers inside and outside the Bureau.

· Integrity
We commit to conforming to the highest level of ethical standards. The decisions and services we offer will be honest, fair, impartial and transparent.

· Leadership
We will maintain a high level of expertise in the areas of finance, administration and City policy to provide directions and solutions that ensure the Bureau meets its goals.

· Teamwork
We work together to make the best decisions in the best interest of the Bureau. As a team, we practice inclusiveness, respect the diverse talents of our workforce, and capitalize on the strengths of each member.

City Budget Office:

Budget Documents and Analysis

How to Provide Public Comment:

Attend a Budget Advisory Meeting  

Budget Advisory Committee Information

Overview: City Budget Advisory Committees  
Info: Learn about the PPB BAC
Application: Application Form
Members: Current BAC Members

Meeting Dates & Times with attached Agendas

The Police Bureauwide Advisory Committee (PBAC) meets every third Wednesday from 6-8 pm.

September 15, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Meeting Agenda: (attached)

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