City Hall or the Department of  Financial Services is responsible for the centralized administration of all City financial services and operations.  It provides a variety of financial services to the citizens of Cosmopolis and to those entities that have an interest in the financial position of the City.  The duty of the department is to administer the financial affairs of the City is such a manner that permits an assessment of stewardship and accountability by the use of prudent internal accounting controls and auditing; accurate, timely and useful financial reports, and demonstrated compliance with all laws, regulations and standards related to financial obligations.  The department is responsible for providing internal control standards to insure that City of Cosmopolis assets and resources are safeguarded against waste, loss, unauthorized use, and misappropriation.  The department provides utility billing and accounting services for the City’s water and sanitary sewer utilities.  The department is also responsible for employee payroll services.

Accounts Payable – Accounts payable is responsible for auditing and processing all invoices, statements, and other payments related to the conduct of City business for all City departments.

Utility Accounts – Utility accounting provides all accounting services to the City’s water and sanitary sewer utilities.  They are responsible for pricing and invoicing service installations and repairs, maintaining the BARS accounting system for each utility, balancing financial records.

Business Licensing – Business licensing is responsible for the licensing of all businesses conducting businesses within the City of Cosmopolis.  They are also responsible for collection of business license fees and business and occupation taxes, statements, and preparing tax reports.

Utility Billing - The utility billing program provides billing and customer services for the City’s water and sanitary sewer.  This includes the monitoring of water meters, maintaining all customer accounts, providing cashiering and various other customer services such as answering questions, arranging for payment agreements and responding to customer concerns and complaints.

Animal Licenses – Animal licensing is required for dogs and cats in the City of Cosmopolis.  These licenses are sold and maintained at City Hall.

Payroll Services – Payroll services is primarily responsible for preparing and processing the monthly payroll for all departments of the City.  This program is also responsible for providing employees with accurate payroll information, including new employee enrollment, assisting departments in complying with City, State and Federal payroll regulations, auditing time-keeping records for accuracy and control.