Overview
The Office of Financial Services (OFS) manages the City’s financial resources and assets to ensure the:
- Taxpayers’ confidence
- Organization’s effectiveness
- City’s fiscal integrity
OFS includes the following sections:
- Accounting
- Budget and Innovation
- Real Estate
- Treasury
What's New in OFS
Fraud Prevention Center
Scammers will often impersonate government agencies or officials to try and get money from residents and business owners. There are many examples, including fake bills or invoices.
Visit our Fraud Prevention Center to learn about common warning signs, and how you can protect yourself from fraud. If you have any questions about your bill, please call us at 651-266-8989.
Visit Our Fraud Prevention Center
Payment Center
You can now pay your assessments online by E-Check. It’s easy, convenient, secure, fully automated – and it’s free. Visit the Payment Options page for more details on E-check and other payment options available.
Payment Works
In 2025, the City of Saint Paul has partnered with PaymentWorks to handle the collection, validation, and management of all vendor information. PaymentWorks is a cloud-based software that is both easy and free for vendors to use. Most importantly, it is safe and secure service provider for both the City and our trusted vendors. Vendors will receive an invitation to register and will be able to enter all of their information in a secure account.
Saint Paul Investor Relations Website
The City of Saint Paul's Treasury has an Investor Relations page. The Treasury Division manages all City financing needs, including investor communications for the City and related entities.
Saint Paul Open Budget
Saint Paul's budget is now available as part of the Open Budget initiative.
Please provide feedback on the City's Open Budget Portal
Mayor Melvin Carter proposed the City's 2024 Budget on August 10, 2023. Information on the 2024 Budget and prior year budgets can be found on the Office of Financial Services' Budget webpages.
When available, information on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA)'s Budget can be found on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) webpage.
See also: the City of Saint Paul Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports.
