What we do Last updated or reviewed on September 2, 2025 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 2025-26 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 Strategic Services Frank McGowan, Strategic Services Manager Office Phone: (828) 259-5811 Cell Phone: (828) 777-1139 Email: fmcgowan@ashevillenc.gov Internal Audit Click here to access the Internal Audit Office webpage. Lauren Brune, Internal Audit Program Manager Office Phone: (828) 259-5665 Email: lbrune@ashevillenc.gov Compliance Tom Downing, Financial and Programmatic Compliance Specialist Phone: (828) 259-5588 Email: tdowning@ashevillenc.gov Purchasing and Contracting Division 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 Risk Management’s mission is to provide effective risk, safety and claims management services to each department and the citizens of Asheville in a timely, courteous, efficient and effective manner within organizational guidelines. The Risk Management Division provides: Comprehensive administration, budgeting, financing and loss prevention control services for the City of Asheville, including all lines of insurance and Workers’ Compensation Processes claims for damages from the public and manages them to disposition Works with all Departments to mitigate unsafe conditions in City facilities or in the protocols and procedures utilized to deliver services The City Risk Manager serves as the American with Disabilities (ADA) Coordinator regarding ADA Title II concerns. Please contact the City Risk Manager regarding ADA Title II matters. Brad Stein, Risk Manager Phone: (828) 259-5687 E-mail: bstein@ashevillenc.gov Accounting Division The Accounting Division manages the operational and reporting aspects of Finance to ensure compliance with all city, state and outside agency regulations and accounting standards. The Accounting Division also delivers support and other services to internal departments, as well as external vendors. Specific functions managed by the Accounting Division include: All payroll related functions Mange all central accounts payable activities Management of the City’s central banking account relationships Maintenance of the City’s debt and investment portfolio Preparation of miscellaneous billing items, including annual business license renewal Manage the purchase card (P-Card) program Manages the year-end audit Maintenance of general ledger and sub-ledgers Preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Other functions include capital assets, grant accounting, sales tax, and all general ledger reconciliations. Becki Ogles, Assistant Finance Director Office Phone: (828) 251-4094 Email: bogles@ashevillenc.gov Budget and Performance Division Lindsay Spangler – Budget and Performance Manager Phone: (828) 259-5592 E-mail: lspangler@ashevillenc.gov Connect Address 70 Court Plaza, 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!
