ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Administrative Services is responsible for a wide range of activities and functions that either directly serve the community or provide support to City.

Activities and functions include:

Budgeting
Financial Reporting
Business Licensing
Investment of Public Funds
Accounts Payable
Revenue Collection

Sewer & Water Billing
City Transit Operations
Greyhound Bus Depot Operations
Self-Storage Rental Facility
City Payroll Services
Risk Management

The Paso Robles Administrative Services Department provides timely and accurate services to the public and other departments within the City in a courteous and fiscally responsible manner. Should you have any questions or concerns about the manner in which services are provided, please do not hesitate to contact the department director or other appropriate staff. We welcome your feedback!

Awards for Excellence

Beginning with fiscal year ending June 30, 1999, the City of Paso Robles has annually received a Certificate of Award for their Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) from the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers.

The CAFR is audited by an independent certified public accountant that renders a written opinion as to the accuracy and completeness of the report. Click here the City’s most recent Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Sale of Surplus Equipment

The City routinely sells surplus equipment; click here to view our current listings on eBay.

Department Organization

Jim Throop, Director of Administrative Services
Jennifer Sorenson Finance Manager
Lori Barnes Assistant to Director
Martha Cowan Payroll, A/R
Tina Graves Utility Billing/Business License
Karen Gularte Accounts Payable
Courtney Wilson Utility Billing
Thea Rushton Utility Billing
Michael Seden-Hansen Transit Coordinator
Lisa Simpson Cashiering/Business License