CITY OF LANCASTER

Department of Administrative Services

     This department is charged with administration of the city’s community involvement, insurance, fringe benefits, and debt service budgets, and is headed by the mayor.

     Bureau of Information Services — With a staff of five, this section is responsible for all computer-related functions, generating reports, billings, and mailings.

     Bureau of Human Resources — The bureau maintains personnel records, provides information on benefits, recruits new employees, and oversees labor relations matters.

     Bureau of Accounting — This office processes, reviews, and disburses some 7,500 checks and 14,500 vouchers annually. It also does billing and prepares monthly financial statements.

     Bureau of Procurement & Collections — This office bills, maintains, adjusts, and collects approximately 300,000 accounts annually. It is responsible for the city’s purchasing and bidding procedures. It also enforces Lancaster’s water shut off program to obtain payment of delinquent water and sewer bills.