What we do Last updated or reviewed on January 15, 2026 The Finance and Management Services Department provides financial management and oversight in support of all City functions while adhering to the principles of leadership, customer service, quality, integrity, and collaboration. Goals Improve communication and cross-functional collaboration through partnerships and education. Clearly define performance expectations and motivators to attract, develop, and retain high quality staff. Instill confidence, inspire trust, and ensure transparency through accurate, purposeful financial and managerial processes and reporting. Popular Resources Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget Information Vendor Registration: Domestic (US) Vendor Registration/Update Form (W9) Foreign Vendor Registration/Update Form (W8) Administration Division Tony McDowell, Finance Director Office Phone: (828) 259-5635 Email: tmcdowell@ashevillenc.gov Becki Ogles, Assistant Finance Director Office Phone: (828) 251-4094 Email: bogles@ashevillenc.gov Alisha Mazza, Business Services Supervisor Office Phone: (828) 259-5598 Email: amazza@ashevillenc.gov The Division is responsible for: Overall management of the department; Process support (including entering contracts; Policy, Internal Audit Function; American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding Management; Agreements/ Partnerships/ MOU/ MOA Development & Review; Development of business plans and strategic plans; Identifying opportunities for efficiencies, cost savings, and revenue enhancements; Process and operational reviews Strategic Services/Internal Audit Frank McGowan, Strategic Services Manager Office Phone: (828) 259-5811 Cell Phone: (828) 777-1139 Email: fmcgowan@ashevillenc.gov Click here to access the Internal Audit Office webpage. Purchasing and Contracting Division The Division is responsible for: Amazon Business; State Contracts; Cooperative Purchasing; Requisitions and PO change orders in MUNIS; Informal and Formal Bids; PO Receiving in Munis; Contract Administration including Munis; IT Exception RFP’s; Bid Postings; Surplus Disposal Click here to access the Purchasing and Contracting Division, Current Bid Opportunities and other related information. Amy Patterson, Purchasing Manager Phone: (828) 259-5953 Email: apatterson@ashevillenc.gov Risk Management Division The Division is responsible for: Liability Claims Administration; Workers’ Compensation Claims Administration; Insurance Program Administration; Occupational Health/Safety Program Administration; Contracts and Certificate of Insurance Guidance/Review; American w/ Disabilities Title II Coordination Brad Stein, Risk Manager Phone: (828) 259-5687 E-mail: bstein@ashevillenc.gov Accounting Division The Division is responsible for: Bank Reconciliations/Cash Handling; General Ledger – Project/Grant Creation, New Accounts; Audit/ACFR; Fixed Assets; Capital Project Accounting; Journal Entries; Grants Compliance; Sales Tax; Procurement Card Issuance; Vendor Payments – A/P; Employee Travel Advance & Reimbursement; Employee Payroll; Customer Billing and Collections (A/R); Cash Forecasting and Management; Investment Portfolio Management; Debt Management; Vendor set-up & data maintenance Becki Ogles, Assistant Finance Director Office Phone: (828) 251-4094 Email: bogles@ashevillenc.gov Budget and Performance Division The Division is responsible for: Fees & charges studies and updates; Operating budget development & maintenance; Capital budget development & maintenance; Providing assistance to other departments in management, planning and evaluation; Development of performance measures; Budget and financial analysis; Serving as a public resource to provide information to citizens on budget issues and taxes; Use data for equitable outcomes, accountability, and communication Lindsay Spangler – Budget and Performance Manager Phone: (828) 259-5592 E-mail: lspangler@ashevillenc.gov Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, 4th Floor, Asheville, NC 28801 Mailing Address PO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802 Phone Number 828-259-5709 Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Finance DirectorTony McDowell (tmcdowell@ashevillenc.gov)General Inquiries(828) 259-5709 Related Services Business Inclusion (ABI) The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city. Explore Related ServicesRelated Projects 2016 General Obligation (GO) Bond Click to read more. 2024 General Obligation (GO) Bond Click to read more. Explore Related ProjectsFinance and Management Services News City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at September 9 Council Meeting Posted on September 9, 2025October 3, 2025 by Kim Miller At the September 9 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts. Asheville City Council adopts FY2026 budget Posted on June 11, 2025October 8, 2025 by Christy Edwards Asheville City Council has approved a $256.36 million budget for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). This budget, reflecting long-term strategies and priorities, was developed based on council priorities, community feedback, and staff contributions. The approval vote occurred during the Council's meeting on June 10. What’s Up AVL! This week City of Asheville finance staff talk proposed FY2026 budget Posted on May 20, 2025 by Kim Miller With the FY2026 proposed budget public hearing session on Council's agenda for the May 27 - get a primer from the City of Asheville finance folks on this week's episode of What's up AVL! Explore Finance and Management Services News
Business Inclusion (ABI) The Business Inclusion Office for the City of Asheville actively seeks to identify minority and women-owned businesses for an opportunity to participate as providers of goods and services to the city.
City Council takes action on Helene Recovery items at September 9 Council Meeting Posted on September 9, 2025October 3, 2025 by Kim Miller At the September 9 City Council meeting, Council members undertook consideration of several Helene Recovery agenda items as the City and community continue to move forward with recovery related projects and needs. This article contains a list of the items, grouped by topic or category, actions, and impacts.
Asheville City Council adopts FY2026 budget Posted on June 11, 2025October 8, 2025 by Christy Edwards Asheville City Council has approved a $256.36 million budget for the fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026). This budget, reflecting long-term strategies and priorities, was developed based on council priorities, community feedback, and staff contributions. The approval vote occurred during the Council's meeting on June 10.
What’s Up AVL! This week City of Asheville finance staff talk proposed FY2026 budget Posted on May 20, 2025 by Kim Miller With the FY2026 proposed budget public hearing session on Council's agenda for the May 27 - get a primer from the City of Asheville finance folks on this week's episode of What's up AVL!
