Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Finance Department’s hours?

The Finance Department is located at City Hall open during City Hall's normal business hours:

Monday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Friday: 8:00am – 1:30pm

Where can I find a copy of the current City Budget?

Copies of the current and past City Budgets can be found:

  • Online! The City Website has Budgets posted from Fiscal Year 2007 to present, which you can find here.
  • City Clerk’s Office – The City Clerk, located at City Hall, has copies of past and current budgets
  • Portsmouth Public Library – The Reference Desk also has copies of the past and current City Budgets

Where can I get a copy of the City’s year-end audit report?

Copies of the current and past City Comprehensive Annual Financial Report can be found:

  • Online! The City Website has CAFR reports posted from Fiscal Year 2007 to present as well as PAFR reports from 2016 to the present which you can find here.
  • City Clerk’s Office – The City Clerk, located at City Hall, has copies of past and current CAFR and PAFR reports
  • Portsmouth Public Library – The Reference Desk also has copies of the past and current City CAFR and PAFR reports