The Finance Department is responsible for ensuring adherence to the legal, fiscal and accounting requirements established by the Office of the State Auditor's BARS (Budgeting, Accounting, and Reporting System). In addition the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) are adhered to by Tukwila.
The basic services provided include: Financial Data Processing; Treasury Cash Control; Utility Billing and Collection; Payroll; Accounts Payable-Claims; LID Billing and Receipting; Accounts Receivable; Business Licensing; Budget Reporting and Control; preparation of the Annual Budget and the Annual Report; Safety and Risk Management.
Streamlining The Business License Fee
9/20/11
City of Tukwila Business Licensing division is looking to streamline the current business license fee calculation. Many businesses in the City have expressed their concerns with the existing business license and Revenue Generating Regulatory License (RGRL) fee structure as overly complex and difficult to understand. Business owners and managers shared their confusion, which resulted in miscalculated fees and longer than normal processing of their business license. Read the Entire Message from the Finance Dept.
