Administrative Services

The Administrative Services Department is comprised of two divisions: Finance and Human Resources/Risk Management.

The Finance Division of the Administrative Services Department is responsible for the overall financial operations of the City, the Successor Agency to the Covina Redevelopment Agency (SACRA) and Housing Authority. This responsibility includes ensuring proper reporting of financial transactions, appropriate internal control implementation and monitoring activities, and preparation and fair presentation of the annual financial statements.

The Human Resources & Risk Management Division of the Administrative Services Department works with all City departments to oversee employee services, employee relations, labor relations, safety, workers’ compensation, liability, damage to city property, and insurance. Responsibilities include recruitment and retention, onboarding, class and compensation, ensuring compliance with labor laws, training and development, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, Interactive Processes, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) compliance, benefits administration, retirement, labor negotiations, workers’ compensation management, safety and emergency preparedness, wellness, COVID response protocols and reporting, and liability claims.