Finance Service

The main Service functions are;

• The Director has statutory responsibility for the financial affairs of the Council.
• Billing and collecting council tax, administering Council Tax Benefit and Housing Benefit, and billing and collecting business rates.
• Billing and collecting water and wastewater charges on behalf of Scottish Water.
• Providing financial support to Services in terms of accounting, treasury management, supplier payments, income recovery and payroll.
• Treasury and Investments, Budget Strategy, Policy & Taxation, Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Joint Ventures.
• Support to Northern Constabulary, Highlands & Islands Fire and Rescue Service, and other Joint Boards.
• Internal Audit and Insurance and Risk Management.
• Statutory Performance Indicators for the Council.
• Procurement policy and strategy within the Council ensuring a Best Value approach.
• Managing the Pension Schemes for the Council and a number of other associated agencies.
• Benefits maximisation and money advice.

More details, including contacts, are available in the main Finance page.