Finance

Location: 129 Screven Street
Phone: 843-545-3002
Fax: 843-545-3292
Email: Finance
Hours: 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (except for legal holidays)
Mailing Address: P.O. Drawer 421270, Georgetown, SC 29442
Point of Contact: Scott C. Proctor, Finance Director

Department Functions:

Finance provides budget analysis, preparation and monitoring; bill payment, fiscal oversight, and fiscal management; financial reporting, reimbursement requests, and budgeting for grants; collection of local accommodations/hospitality taxes and solid waste disposal fees; and project budgeting and accounting. Finance maintains the fiscal integrity of the County’s financial records and administers and monitors the County’s annual operating budget performance. Finance assists other County departments who are interested in applying for new grants, and Finance maintains the County´s fixed asset records.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Can I get a copy of the operating budget?
A: Yes. Copies of the Georgetown County Proposed Budget and Adopted Budget are available for public viewing in all Georgetown County Public Library Branches and for downloading from the "Budget" part of this Finance web site section.

Q: Can you tell me what the operating budget is?
A: The operating budgets for fiscal year 2012 total more than $62 million, including just over $22 million for the County´s General Fund. The fiscal year is from July 1 through June 30.

Q: How can I get a copy of the financial statements and auditor’s report?
A: Copies of the Georgetown County financial statements and auditor’s report are available for public viewing in all Georgetown County Public Library branches, and for downloading from the "Annual Financial Statements & Audit Reports" part of this Finance web site section.

Q: How does my business submit a bill to Georgetown County for services rendered? To whom should I submit the bill?
A: Submit all to the finance department for payment. If your business provides a "service" to the County, a W-9 form must be on file with the finance department before the County will complete any payments.