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. 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 Becki King, Controller Phone: (828) 259-5589 E-mail: bking3@ashevillenc.gov 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 Tony McDowell, Assistant Director of Finance – Budget and Forecasting Phone: (828) 259-5635 E-mail: tmcdowell@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.Chief Financial OfficerBarbara WhitehornPhone828-259-5484Administrative & Communications ManagerBeth BechelPhone828-259-5598 Finance and Management Services News Asheville City Council to hold budget worksession to kick off 2020-2021 planning Posted on January 9, 2020February 3, 2020 by Polly McDaniel With the new year comes the beginning of the City’s budget cycle. And the first City Council budget work session is slated for 3 p.m. Jan. 14 in Council Chambers, prior to the 5 p.m. Council meeting. The worksession will be streamed live on the City channel at this link. Staff will [...] Asheville City Council takes step to spread bond costs over longer term at lower rate Posted on December 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel On Nov. 8, 2016, Asheville voters approved three bond referendums: $32 million for transportation projects, $25 million for affordable housing projects and $17 million for Parks projects. Since the inception of the bond program, City of Asheville projects have including enhancements such as resurfaced streets and sidewalks; investments in affordable housing; and improvements to parks, including [...] City of Asheville launches easy-to-use Utility Express Pay portal for your Combined Utility Statement Posted on September 9, 2019November 22, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Paying your City of Asheville Combined Utility Statement just got a whole lot easier. The City has launched a new online payment portal, Utility Express Pay. The enhanced portal now features: Fast and easy registration; A way to schedule recurring payments; Acceptance of debit, credit and eChecks; Paperless billing; A place to review past bills and payments; and Ability to view and [...] More Finance and Management Services News
Asheville City Council to hold budget worksession to kick off 2020-2021 planning Posted on January 9, 2020February 3, 2020 by Polly McDaniel With the new year comes the beginning of the City’s budget cycle. And the first City Council budget work session is slated for 3 p.m. Jan. 14 in Council Chambers, prior to the 5 p.m. Council meeting. The worksession will be streamed live on the City channel at this link. Staff will [...]
Asheville City Council takes step to spread bond costs over longer term at lower rate Posted on December 10, 2019 by Polly McDaniel On Nov. 8, 2016, Asheville voters approved three bond referendums: $32 million for transportation projects, $25 million for affordable housing projects and $17 million for Parks projects. Since the inception of the bond program, City of Asheville projects have including enhancements such as resurfaced streets and sidewalks; investments in affordable housing; and improvements to parks, including [...]
City of Asheville launches easy-to-use Utility Express Pay portal for your Combined Utility Statement Posted on September 9, 2019November 22, 2019 by Polly McDaniel Paying your City of Asheville Combined Utility Statement just got a whole lot easier. The City has launched a new online payment portal, Utility Express Pay. The enhanced portal now features: Fast and easy registration; A way to schedule recurring payments; Acceptance of debit, credit and eChecks; Paperless billing; A place to review past bills and payments; and Ability to view and [...]