The City of Alamo Heights manages its finances through accounting, purchasing and billing functions for the proper maintenance of city assets. The City accomplishes the management of these functions through the use of payroll, accounts payable, and other various billing mechanisms as mandated by Federal, State and City laws. The Administrative and Finance Department is also responsible for assisting the City Manager and City Council in compiling the annual operating budget for City Council consideration.

The City Charter requires that the City issue an annual audit, made by certified public accountants. Such auditor's report to the City Council must be accessible to the public or for publication. The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the City of Alamo Heights is hereby submitted as mandated by the City Charter.