Administration

Centre Tax Agency / Tax Services

Access information about the Centre Tax Agency/Tax Services.

Communications

The Department of Administration provides timely and accurate information to residents by developing and maintaining strong relationships with community and media organizations.

Financial Services

The Finance Services Department is in charge of matters concerning financial accounting, reporting services, payroll, revenue/tax collection, risk management, and parking revenue collection. The Department also provides financial services to the Centre Region Council of Governments (COG).

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department employs approximately 175 employees. Positions with the Borough are posted as they become available.

Information Technology

The Information Technology Department provides all technology services for the Borough and technology services to surrounding governmental entities through the Regional Technology Coalition (RTC).

Manager & Assistant Manager

The Borough Manager is Thomas J. Fountaine. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Borough, overseeing all Borough Departments.

Public Health

The key functions under this division include Public Health and Ordinance Enforcement. Public Health conducts restaurant inspections in the Borough of State College as well as the Townships of Ferguson, Patton, and College Ordinance Enforcement Officers conduct education and enforcement of various local ordinance violations that impact the quality of life and health and safety of our neighborhoods.

Open Records Request

Review the State College Borough public records policy and submit a request.

Purchasing & Risk Management

The Purchasing Department is responsible for the administration of the Borough’s Purchasing Ordinance and regulations.

Bid Postings

Community Engagement Office

The Office of Community Engagement serves as a resource for student-residents and long-term residents and strives to cultivate positive relations between them. The Office of Community Engagement helps ensure that all Borough neighborhoods are sustainable and inclusive by supporting community capacity-building efforts and encouraging student-residents and long-term residents to participate in community living.