Karla Distel, Director distelkj@co.laplata.co.us
April Zion, Purchasing Agent Zionam@co.laplata.co.us
Janalee Hogan, Contracts Agent Hoganjt@co.laplata.co.us

Jessica Laitsch, Budget Analyst laitschjm@co.laplata.co.us
1060 E. 2nd Ave.
Durango, CO 81301
Phone: 970-382-6310
Fax: 970-382-6299

The Finance Department includes Procurement and Contract Management, Finance and Accounting, Budget divisions.  It provides a variety of administrative and technical support to all offices and departments of County government.

• The Finance Accounting & Budget staff prepare and administer the county budget, process accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and administer grants and coordinate annual audits. La Plata County is proud to have been awarded the prestigious National Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for years 1989-2007, evidencing our high level of commitment, professionalism and accountability to our citizens. Only 14% of the 3,000 counties nationwide earn the award. The county also received the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation award for years 1999-2005, fewer than 3% of counties of comparable size nationwide earn this recognition.


• Public Service agencies seeking county funding for services should fill out and return the Results Initiative Funding Application form (.doc), Examples (.pdf).  Requests for funding from the 2010 budget are due July 31, 2009. 2010 Results Initiative Funding Results Workshop - July 8, 2009.
  
  
• The Procurement Division is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, and construction in accordance with the Procurement Code, as well as the disposal of supplies and equipment for all County departments and offices.  The Procurement Code is Appendix B of the La Plata County Code which can be accessed at http://www.municode.com/resources/gateway.asp?pid=13098&sid=6.
  
  
• For contractor bid - please see Contractor Prequalification Statement  For Road and Bridge Dept. Contractor Prequalification Statement.