PUBLIC SERVICE GOAL: To continually improve strategies and management practices throughout the organization that enhance customer service, ensure compliance with regulatory and statutory regulations, maximize the allocation of resources throughout the organization and enhance the City's public and professional image.

The Administrative Services Department was established in 2000 by transferring some of the duties in the City Manager's Office to the Finance Department in order to consolidate administrative support functions into a single department. Administrative Services has three principal operating divisions: Human Resources, Business Support Services, and Financial Services.

The Administrative Services Department directs and plans the fiscal program of the City and provides internal support to other operating departments through its three principal operating divisions:

Human Resources is comprised of personnel, labor relations, employment and
training services and Gardena One-Stop Employment and Business Center.

Business Support Services is comprised of purchasing and contract administration, communication services, business license and cashiering, information services and reprographic services.

Financial Services is comprised of general accounting, grants accounting,
budgeting, payroll, auditing and reporting.