Finance Department

The primary purpose of the Finance Department is to foster fiscal responsibility and transparency, ensuring sustainable financial growth that enhances public trust and supports the long-term well-being of Duplin County. The Finance Department is dedicated to comply with state and federal regulations along with generally accepted accounting principles.

Finance staff are responsible for maintaining the official accounting system used by all county departments. The accounting system allows for the recording of multiple funds. Each fund allows for the recording of different functions, and each function is further divided into identifying line items.

Finance staff maintain:
Accounts Payable
Payroll
Purchasing
Fixed Assets
Accounts Receivable
Budget
Debt Service
Investments
Annual audit

To view annual audit and budget information, click here.

The Finance Department also manages financial information for the Duplin County Tourism Development Authority.

Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUB):

The County of Duplin strongly encourages minorities and women equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of County contracting and purchasing programs and prohibits discrimination against a person or business in pursuit of these opportunities on the basis of race, color, sex, religion or national origin.  

For more information on becoming a HUB Certified Vendor, please see the link below or call the NC Department of Administration, HUB Office at 984-236-0130:

https://ncadmin.nc.gov/businesses/historically-underutilized-businesses-hub