The Financial Services Department offers comprehensive financial management and support to County Elected Offices, as well as to management and staff, enabling informed decision-making. This department is responsible for monitoring and overseeing key financial functions, including budgeting, finance, purchasing, contracting, and payroll. By providing strategic guidance and ensuring transparency, the department helps the County deliver efficient and effective services to its residents.

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Chief Financial Officer,

Nikki Simmons, CPA, CPFO

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Deputy Chief Financial Officer,

Amanda Grant, MBA

Contact:

Telephone: (719) 520-6400

Location:

Centennial Hall

200 South Cascade, Suite 150

Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2208

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Budget & Finance

Learn more about the Budget & Finance Divisions and how each uniquely supports County operations.

Budget & Finance
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Contracts & Procurement

Contracts and Procurement is responsible for procuring County supplies, services, and equipment.

Contracts & Procurement
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Sales & Use Tax

Learn more about Sales & Use Tax that impacts El Paso County residents, businesses, and business owners.

Sales & Use Tax
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Community Services Block Grant

The Community Services Block Grant provides funds to support services that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty.

CSBG

Helpful Information

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) provides detailed information about the operations and financial position of the County.

Solicitations

Solicitation documents are provided in an effort to ensure transparency to the public and in compliance with the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA).

Annual County Budget

The annual budget process presents budget requests and critical needs, all of which must be adopted and balanced by December of each year.

Sales and Use Tax Information

Sales and Use Tax Information provides El Paso County citizens with information on current tax rates imposed upon the sale of retail tangible personal property.

Monthly Budget Reports

Budget Reports are an overview of the County’s financials presented to the Board of County Commissioners.

Financial Services Strategic Plan

Strategic thinking and careful planning help identify both long-term and more immediate County priorities.

Monthly Sales and Use Tax Reports

The Monthly Sales and Use Tax Reports are an overview of the monthly sales tax activity for El Paso County.

County Strategic Plan

Learn more about the County Strategic Plan and Strategic Plan Dashboard, which highlights plan objectives and performance in a quick snapshot.

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New Option to Prepay Property Taxes in Monthly Installments

The El Paso County Treasurer’s Office has launched a new option that allows residential and business property owners to prepay their property taxes in smaller, manageable monthly payments.

The program, offered through EscrowTaxes.com, is a secure, cloud-based platform that enables users to set up equal monthly pre-payments. Property owners can pay electronically using e-check, card, or digital wallet.

Learn more at https://treasurer.elpasoco.com/

Learn More About Property Tax Options
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Cafe Conversations with Commissioners

El Paso County is excited to announce a new program – “Café Conversations with Commissioners” – which provides an opportunity for residents to engage with commissioners in a casual setting.

These informal meetups allow for El Paso County citizens to ask questions, share concerns and learn more about county initiatives from their own elected officials. Events will be held within each commissioner district, allowing attendees the chance to grab a cup of coffee while casually connecting with fellow residents and local leaders. Times and locations below will be updated as additional conversations are they are scheduled, so be sure to check back often and follow us on social media to stay in the loop.

Cafe Conversations with Commissioners
Cafe Conversations with Commissioners

2024 Budget Information

Pursuant to Colorado law, the Board of County Commissioners must adopt the annual balanced budget by December of each year, by starting the process in October.

El Paso County Elected Officials and County Departments present budget requests and critical needs to the Board of County Commissioners during the annual budget process.

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American Rescue Plan Act

On May 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury launched the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds Program authorized pursuant to the American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”). ARPA is bringing one-time funding to our State and County that will assist in the recovery of our region.

The State of Colorado received $3.8 billion, and El Paso County received $139,929,837 based on the County’s population. Learn more about El Paso County’s ARPA Funding.

Learn More about ARPA
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Citizen Connect

Citizen Connect is a website and mobile app that helps you connect with your local government, access services, and have problems addressed effectively and efficiently. You can track the progress of any request and keep a record of what El Paso County has done to help meet your specific needs

Download the Citizen Connect mobile app or visit CitizenConnect.elpasoco.com to connect directly with your County Commissioner or submit service requests for any road, park, or other issues!

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OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

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OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.