What we do The Finance and Management Services Department is responsible for providing accurate and timely information regarding the city’s financial affairs while adhering to the principles of leadership, customer service, quality, integrity, teamwork and collaboration. We Care. We Use Best Practices. We Spend Tax Dollars Wisely. 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. Finance and Management Services Tony McDowell, Finance Director Office Phone: 828-259-5635 Email: tmcdowell@ashevillenc.gov Becki King, Assistant Finance Director Office Phone: 828-251-4094 Email: bking3@ashevillenc.gov Financial and Strategic Services The Strategic Services Team is comprised of the Purchasing, Risk Management, and Compliance. Frank McGowan, Finance and Strategic Services Manager Office Phone: 828-259-5811 Cell Phone: 828-777-1139 Email: fmcgowan@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. The Division also processes claims for damages from the public and manages them to disposition and 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 Financial Operations and Treasury Douglas Whitman, Treasurer Phone: (828) 259-5502 E-mail: dwhitman@ashevillenc.gov The Financial Operations and Treasury Team manages payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and delivers support and other services to City staff and outside vendors. The Division is responsible for management of the City’s cash, investment and debt portfolios in compliance to NC State Statutes, federal requirements and generally accepted accounting principles. A brief listing of the responsibilities of the fiscal services division are as follows: 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 portfolio Preparation of miscellaneous billing items, including annual business License renewal Accounting and Financial Reporting The Accounting and Financial Reporting Team is responsible for financial reporting, general ledger and sub-ledger accounting. The team leads the year-end audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) process. Manage the purchase card program Budget and Forecasting Division Taylor Floyd – Budget Manager Phone: (828) 259-5592 E-mail: tfloyd@ashevillenc.gov ConnectFinance and Management Services70 Court Plaza, Asheville, NC 28801Mailing AddressPO Box 7148, Asheville, NC 28802Business HoursMonday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Finance DirectorTony McDowell (tmcdowell@ashevillenc.gov)Phone828-259-5635General InquiriesFinance DepartmentPhone828-259-5709 Related Services Business Inclusion 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. More Related Services Finance and Management Services News City of Asheville joins Buncombe County in Homeowner Grant Program, applications open Aug. 6 Posted on July 27, 2021October 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Updated information, August 2, 2021 Buncombe County will begin accepting will begin accepting inquiries for the new Homeowner Grant Program on Friday, Aug. 6. While the City of Asheville is a funding partner, Buncombe County is administering the program designed to assist homeowners who may be struggling to pay property taxes. Starting Aug. 6, eligible homeowners can [...] Asheville City Council approves budget with key investments in our community Posted on June 22, 2021June 23, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Coming out of a pandemic with limited resources, the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget approved by Asheville City Council June 22 still includes service improvements to our community, such as extended evening transit hours starting in October and expanded evening and weekend hours for youth at City Recreation Centers. The budget, which goes into effect July 1, [...] Asheville City Council adopts modest fees and charges changes for FY 2021-2022 Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Polly McDaniel In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic economically challenged our community, the City of Asheville did not increase fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (which runs July to June). Also, in an effort to limit the financial impact of the pandemic, some fees were waived, and late charges were deferred. This was done even though [...] More Finance and Management Services News
Business Inclusion 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 of Asheville joins Buncombe County in Homeowner Grant Program, applications open Aug. 6 Posted on July 27, 2021October 26, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Updated information, August 2, 2021 Buncombe County will begin accepting will begin accepting inquiries for the new Homeowner Grant Program on Friday, Aug. 6. While the City of Asheville is a funding partner, Buncombe County is administering the program designed to assist homeowners who may be struggling to pay property taxes. Starting Aug. 6, eligible homeowners can [...]
Asheville City Council approves budget with key investments in our community Posted on June 22, 2021June 23, 2021 by Polly McDaniel Coming out of a pandemic with limited resources, the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget approved by Asheville City Council June 22 still includes service improvements to our community, such as extended evening transit hours starting in October and expanded evening and weekend hours for youth at City Recreation Centers. The budget, which goes into effect July 1, [...]
Asheville City Council adopts modest fees and charges changes for FY 2021-2022 Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Polly McDaniel In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic economically challenged our community, the City of Asheville did not increase fees and charges for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 (which runs July to June). Also, in an effort to limit the financial impact of the pandemic, some fees were waived, and late charges were deferred. This was done even though [...]