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.

Learn about the FY 2020-21 Midcycle Budget Process

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Services

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

Resources

Oakland Municipal Code City of Oakland Finance Department Revenue Bureau Contact Information

Boards & Commissions

Budget Advisory Commission Police and Fire Retirement Board

Topics

Aug 20, 2018

Budget Bureau

Aug 20, 2018

Financial Reporting

Projects

Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Midcycle Budget Amendment Fiscal Year 2019-2021 Budget Info Memo - FY 2019-21 Budget Development Questions -Responses No. 3

Documents

FY 2020-21 Midcycle Budget - May 26th City Council Presentation FY 2020-21 Proposed Midcycle Budget - Staff Report & Resolution Info Memo - Oakland 2018 Bond Rating and Financing Results Fiscal Year 2020-21 Adopted Combined Master Fee Schedule OPD Budget & Operations_Info Memo_7_15_20 CAO Response to Kaplan-Bas_Proposal_7_20_20

Meetings News Services Resources 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.

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Addresses

Finance Administration

Map image 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, Accounts Receivable

150 Frank H Ogawa Plaza
Suite 5342
Oakland, CA 94612

Business Tax Customer Service & Tax Compliance

Map image for Finance, located at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza in Oakland, CA 94612

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 1320
Oakland, CA 94612

Parking Citation Assistance Center

250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Suite 6300
Oakland, CA 94612

Phone Numbers

Local Tax Customer Service (Business Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax, Parking Tax, Utility User Tax, Excess Litter Fee, Rent Adjustment Program): (510) 238-3704
E-mail Support BTWebSupport@OaklandCA.gov: Fax: (510) 238-7128
Parking Ticket Assistance: (800) 500-6484
Pay or Contest Parking Citation On-line https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/parking-tickets: Fax (510) 986-2699
Citywide Collections Accounts: (510) 238-7317
Fax: (510) 238-6341
Citywide Liens: (510) 238-7474
Fax: (510) 986-2728
Tax Compliance: (510) 238-7254
E-mail Support: TaxCompliance@OaklandCA.gov: Fax: (510) 238-6092
Fire Prevention Billing & Accounts Receivable: (510) 238-2252
E-mail Support: FPBilling@OakandCA.gov Pay Online: https://aca.accela.com/OAKLAND/Login.aspx: For Inspection Questions, call the Oakland Fire Department (510) 238-3851
Audit Unit: (510) 238-3084
E-mail Support Audit@OaklandCA.gov: (510) 238-3084
Property Tax Special Assessment Exemptions & Refunds: (510) 238-2942
E-mail Support: Spare@OaklandCA.gov: Check Your Application Status Online: https://www.OaklandCA.gov/services/spare
Controller's Bureau: (510) 238-3280
Treasury Bureau: (510) 238-3201
Finance Administration: (510) 238-2220
TTY: (510) 238-3254

Open Hours

General Office Hours - Finance Administration 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 5215

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

Business Tax Customer Service & Tax Compliance - 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 1320

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 Citation Assistance Center - 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza Suite 6300

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