The Finance Department coordinates the annual budget process, works with departmental leadership to prepare the annual budget, facilitates the annual audit and prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). It also acts as the City's purchasing agent, processes biweekly payroll, performs risk management and maintains all liability insurance policies.

Fiscal Year 2020 Budget

View the City of East Lansing's FY 20 Budget, Tax Rate & Fee Schedule. 

Frequently Asked Questions - Taxes

A number of tax-related Frequently Asked Questions have been compiled. 

NEW! Online Miscellaneous Bill Payments

Customers who receive miscellaneous bills/invoices from the City of East Lansing, can now make their payments online in one, easy-to-access place! Users will need to create a new account to login. Learn more.

Where Do My Property Taxes Go? 

View the City of East Lansing's Property Tax Handout (PDF) for a breakdown of where property taxes go and to learn how the portion of taxes kept by the City is used.

Request for Proposals 

The Finance Department will be accepting proposals for a Purchasing (Commercial) Card Program through 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 30. Learn more.