Local departments of finance were established to supervise all financial and accounting affairs of the UAE local governments, in addition to issuing consolidated financial statements for the emirate's government. They are responsible for the development of the government's general annual budget and its execution in cooperation with all relevant local government entities.

Local departments of finance are responsible for concluding government contracts with suppliers, registering suppliers and opening an account for every supplier to facilitate the financial transactions with the local government.

• Department of Finance - Abu Dhabi

• Department of Finance - Dubai

• Department of Finance – Sharjah

• Department of Finance – Ajman

• Financial Audit Department – Umm Al Quwain

• Finance Department - Ras Al Khaimah

• Finance Department - Fujairah