The Finance Department provides a wide range of financial support to Altoona City Council and the City departments by administering the financial affairs of the City. The Department manages the City's revenues, expenditures, investments, purchasing, payroll, accounting, budgeting, debt and pension plans. As such, the Department provides dependable and efficient quality services in billing, collection, cash management, and other fiscal functions in accordance with legal and professional standards.​​​​​​