Finance
Our key areas of responsibility include financial management, budgeting and auditing, business licensing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, utility service connection and billing, property assessment and taxation, and information technology services.
Our goal is to provide a high level of customer service to the public, Cochrane taxpayers, Town council and other Town departments.
- Update on our services presented to Council Nov 9, 2020
Budget Timeline
| Time |
Item |
|---|---|
| March to May | Annual strategic plan review |
| May |
Strategic plan to council for approval |
| May to July | Strategic plan guides business plan development |
| July to September | Business plans guide budget development |
| September to November |
Budget review / revisions by executive leadership team (impacts to business plans noted) |
| Mid November | Budget presented to council |
| November to December |
Budget reviewed / debated by council |
| December | Council adopts budget |
Current budget documents are found on our Budget page.
Accounts Receivable
The Town of Cochrane Accounts Receivable Division is responsible for the billing of all invoices including:
- Bulk water sales
- Fire services
- Business licensing
- General business invoicing
For more information on invoices and payments please read the FAQ or contact us.