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Finance

The Finance Department provides quality government financial services to the City of Oakland. We manage the City’s financial affairs with the highest degree of customer service, honesty, and integrity. We value teamwork, trust, accountability, and fiscal responsibility. The Finance Department consists of five bureaus: the Administrative Bureau, Budget Bureau, Controller’s Bureau, Revenue Management Bureau, and the Treasury Bureau.

Meetings

Jul 01, 2019

I-Bond Committee Meeting

Regular Meeting of the Affordable Housing & Infrastructure (I-BOND) Public Oversight Committee

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News

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Featured Services

Apply for a Business License Online Pay Business Taxes and Fees Online iSupplier Request Lien Removal Parking Ticket Payment Plans

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Topics

Investor Relations Budget Bureau Financial Reporting Refunds Fees Taxes

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Projects

Fiscal Year 2019-2021 Budget Info Memo - FY 2019-21 Budget Development Questions -Responses No. 3

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Documents

FY 2019-21 Proposed Budget Info Memo - Oakland 2018 Bond Rating and Financing Results Fiscal Year 2019-2020 Combined Master Fee Schedule

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Boards & Commissions

Budget Advisory Commission Police and Fire Retirement Board

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Related Pages

Meetings News Services Topics Projects Documents

Leadership

Budget Advisory Commission Police and Fire Retirement System

Adam Benson

Director

Adam Benson was appointed Director of Finance on August 26, 2019. Adam has been with the City since 2017, overseeing the development and implementation of the City’s approximately $3.3 billion biennial budget as Budget Administrator. Adam also served as Finance Manager, overseeing administrative and fiscal operations of the Finance Department.

Before working for the City of Oakland, Adam worked in the private sector advising California municipalities on myriad finance and human resource related matters. Earlier in his career he served in both state and local government. Adam holds a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Pennsylvania.

Contact Us

Address

Finance Administration

Map location for Finance, located at 150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612
150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 5215
Oakland, CA 94612

Audits/Citywide Liens/Citywide Collections

Map location for Finance, located at 150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612
150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 5342
Oakland, CA 94612

Compliance/Customer Service

Map location for Finance, located at 250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 1320
Oakland, CA 94612

Parking Assistance Center

Map location for Finance, located at 250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612
250 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 6300
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone Numbers

Open Hours

General Office Hours

Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Tax Customer Service

Monday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Parking Assistance

Monday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed