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Financial Services

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1. What does the Office of Financial Services (OFS) do?

The OFS manages the City's financial resources and assets to ensure taxpayers' confidence, the organization's effectiveness, and the City's fiscal integrity.

Specifically, OFS provides the following services:
- financial planning and/or financial analysis for City departments, the Mayor, the Council, the general public, and other units of government
- Accounting and audit services
- Creation, analysis, and maintenance of City operating, debt service, and capital budgets
- Payroll services including administering payroll, managing fringe benefits, and conducting tax reporting
- Managing cash, debt and investments
- Real estate and assessment services

2. Who is the Director of the Office of Financial Services (OFS)?

The Director is Todd P. Hurley.
Ph: (651) 266-8800

3. Who audits the City?

The State of Minnesota; Office of the State Auditors, in accordance with State law.

Their main information line is (651)296-2551.

Email State Auditors

4. What is the structure of the Office of Financial Services (OFS)?

OFS is comprised of five sections: Accounting, Budget, Payroll, Treasury and Real Estate.

5. Where is the Office of Financial Services (OFS) located?

Real Estate is located at 1000 City Hall Annex. The rest of OFS is in 700 City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse. Both are in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102.

6. How do I contact the Office of Financial Services (OFS)?

The general information number for Real Estate is (651)266-8858. For all other OFS matters, the general number is (651)266-8800.

Email OFS

7. Where do I pay property taxes?

You may deliver your tax payment in person, but many find parking in downtown Saint Paul to be inconvenient. May we suggest the following options:
- Mail payment to:
Ramsey County
50 Kellogg Blvd. W, Suite 820
Saint Paul, MN 55102-1696
- Use your credit card to pay your property taxes through E-Pay on the Ramsey County website

8. I lost my property tax statement, how can I get another copy?

Contact Ramsey County Property Records and Revenue at (651) 266-2000 or see the website

9. I need a property/business tax assessment. Whom should I contact?

Contact the Ramsey County Tax Assessor

10. I just got something called a Truth in Taxation statement. What is this? Is it a bill I have to pay?

The Truth in Taxation statement is not a bill that you have to pay. It is only an information notice. The property tax bill that you pay will come in the mail early each year. Truth in Taxation statements are mailed to property owners in mid-November. This is the time that most local governments are wrapping up their processes that set their budgets for the next year. The statement provides a preview of what the taxes on your property for next year could be, depending on actions taken by the County Board, City Council, School Board, and other taxing bodies during the late days of their budget process. It is also an invitation to you to attend a public meeting where all the elected officials for the County, City, and School Board come to listen to people's reactions to this tax preview before the officials take final actions on the budgets and property taxes for next year. For additional information on the Truth in Taxation process and meeting, please visit the County website.
See your latest County property tax statement

11. I have questions about my tax assessment or tax value. Whom should I contact?

The Ramsey County assessor is responsible for determining the value of property for tax purposes. There is regular annual cycle of valuation and notice to the property owner, and formal and informal opportunities to question and appeal the assessor's estimate of value. You can find more information at
Ramsey County Tax & Property Information

12. What is the Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee's (JPTAC) purpose what does it do?

The Joint Property Tax Advisory Committee (JPTAC) has been established by state law. It consists of the City of Saint Paul, School District 625, and Ramsey County. Its main purpose is to coordinate setting policies on budgets and taxation that jointly affect the citizens and taxpayers in the city who are served and taxed by the three units of government.

13. When do I have to pay City sales tax?

As a general rule, City sales tax is charged on all sales made within the City of Saint Paul that are subject to Minnesota state sales tax. This includes: customers from outside the City who pick up items in the local area, even if the items are taken out of the City; sales to customers from outside the local area if service is performed in the local area. For more sales tax information and a listing of zip codes included within the City of Saint Paul local tax area, find the Sales tax fact sheet #164 on The Minnesota Department of Revenue

14. What involvement does the City have in financing municipal stadiums?

The City assisted with the financing of the Xcel Arena through the issuance of taxable municipal bonds, payable from team lease revenues and secured by the City's 1/2 cent sales tax.

15. What kinds of grants are available for small businesses?

Contact Planning and Economic Development (PED) at (651) 266-6695 or (651) 266-6696.

16. My property taxes are too expensive for me to pay. Are there any programs that can help me get a credit or assistance?

The City does not offer any financial assistance for taxes. You might wish to contact Ramsey County Emergency Assistance at (651) 266-4444.

17. Does the City offer financial assistance for rent deposits?

No. Contact Ramsey County Emergency Assistance at (651) 266-4444.

18. I need personal financial assistance. Can I get that from the Office of Financial Services (OFS)?

Personal financial assistance is not available through OFS. Ramsey County provides some financial aid. You should contact Ramsey County Human Services to see if you qualify for assistance.
Ramsey County Human Services

19. Who can I talk to regarding my paramedic bill?

Contact Transmedic (the City's paramedic billing agency) at (651) 450-7133.

20. I have supplied a business service to the City, and sent the City an invoice. My bill has not been paid. How can I find out when the City will pay this bill?

Accounts Payable at (651) 266-8800, (651) 266-8804, or (651) 266-8816.

21. Where do I send a garnishment summons on a City of Saint Paul employee that I need to serve on the City?

Office of Financial Services
Central Payroll
700 City Hall
15 West Kellogg
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

22. Where do I send an employment verification for a mortgage?

Office of Financial Services; Central Payroll, 700 City Hall, 15 West Kellogg, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

23. I used to work for the City and I am trying to find out if I am eligible for a pension. Who can assist me?

See the Public Employees Retirement Association

24. Where do I send the release for a payroll garnishment tax levy?

Fax to Central Payroll at (651) 266-8840.

25. Where can I get a duplicate W-2 for a prior year when I was a City employee?

Central Payroll, (651) 266-8818

26. What is the City's Bond Rating and what does it mean?

The City's bond rating is a measure of the risk related to the repayment of City bonds. The City maintains ratings from Moody's Investor Service and Standard & Poor's. The ratings are currently Aa2 and AAA, respectively. AAA is the highest possible rating a municipality can receive, and Aa2 means "high quality by all standards."

27. Where can I purchase bonds issued by the City of Saint Paul?

The City does not sell its bonds directly. To purchase bonds issued by the City of Saint Paul, you should contact either an independent broker/dealer or your financial planner.

28. I found some old City bearer bonds and coupons. What are they worth and how can I redeem them?

First of all, be sure to treat all bearer bonds and coupons like cash. To find out their value and where to redeem them, call US Bank Bondholder Services at (800) 934-6802.

29. Who should I speak with about a performance bonds?

Contract and Analysis Services, (651)266-8900.

30. I heard I can buy old City furniture and equipment. Is this true? How do I do it?

Contact Contract and Analysis Services, (651) 266-8900.

31. If I am a contractor doing work for the City of St. Paul, where do I send my bond and insurance information?

Contract and Analysis Services; 280 City Hall; 15 W. Kellogg Blvd; Saint Paul, MN 55102.

32. I want to do business/start a contract with the City. Whom do I contact?

Contract and Analysis Services, (651) 266-8900.

33. I need a tax identification number for my business. Whom do I contact?

For a Federal Tax ID
For a State Tax ID