FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Columbus City Codes tit. 2, ch. 223

in effect

Columbus City Codes § 223.01 Department of finance and management established.

223.01 - Department of finance and management established. The department of finance and management is established as a department. The department of finance and management shall have as its primary duties the preparation of the city budget; the financial management of the city; the construction, maintenance, repair and security of buildings or structures as set forth in this chapter; management, maintenance, and repair of motor vehicles and motorized equipment for city departments; and purchasing operations. It shall assemble data and information for the management of such activities and for the use of various officers and departments of the city. The department shall perform all lawful functions as may be directed by the mayor or ordinance of council. (Ord. 23-96; Ord. 1102-05 § 1 (part); Ord. 0336-2007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 1687-2025, §§ 5, 6, 6-30-2025)

Columbus City Codes § 223.02 Duties of director.

223.02 - Duties of director. The director of finance and management shall be appointed by the mayor and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor at a salary fixed by ordinance of council. The director of finance and management shall have all powers and duties connected with and incident to the appointment, regulation and government of the department of finance and management. (Ord. 162-92; Ord. 1102-05 § 1 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 223.03 Division of facilities management.

223.03 - Division of facilities management. The division of facilities management is established as a division of the department of finance and management. The administrative head of the division shall be the facilities management division administrator. The division shall have as its primary duties the maintenance, security, and repair by division employees of such buildings or structures as may be designated by the director or ordinance of council and it shall provide such central services to agencies housed in facilities under its care as may be prescribed from time to time by the director or ordinance of council. (Ord. 1102-05 § 1 (part): Ord. 1269-06 § 1.)

Columbus City Codes § 223.04 Division of financial management.

223.04 - Division of financial management. The division of financial management is established as a division of the department of finance and management. The administrative head of the division shall be the financial management division administrator. The division shall have as its primary duties the preparation of the city budget; preparation of the city's capital improvements program pursuant to Chapter 333; oversite of certain grants programs; implementation of performance management on a citywide basis; the procurement of goods and services for the city, and the sale of surplus personal property in accordance with Chapter 329; the formulation and implementation of procurement policies and programs for the city; and the formulation and implementation of financial policies for the city, as directed by the director or ordinance of city council. (Ord. 1102-05 § 1 (part); Ord. 0336-2007 § 1 (part); Ord. No. 1687-2025, §§ 7, 8, 6-30-2025)

Columbus City Codes § 223.05 Reserved.

Columbus City Codes § 223.06 Division of fleet management.

223.06 - Division of fleet management. The division of fleet management is established as a division of the department of finance and management. The administrative head of the division shall be the fleet administrator. The division shall have as its primary duties the provision of maintenance and repair services for motor vehicles and motorized equipment to city departments, the operation of motor vehicle and motorized equipment maintenance facilities as may be designated by the director or ordinance of council and the formulation and implementation of any fleet management and replacement programs as may be established by the director or ordinance of council. (Ord. 0336-2007 § 1 (part).)

Columbus City Codes § 223.07 Reserved.

Columbus City Codes § 223.08 Reserved.

Columbus City Codes § 223.09 Office of construction management.

223.09 - Office of construction management. The office of construction management is established as an office of the department of finance and management within the director's office. The office shall be administered by the construction manager and shall have as its primary duties the supervision and management of the design, construction, renovation, and repair by independent contractors of such buildings and structures used in city operations as may be designated by the director or ordinance of council. (Ord. 1269-06 § 1.)

Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT2ADCO_CH223FIDEFetched: 10/27/2026