What we do Last updated or reviewed on March 14, 2023 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. Finance and Management Services 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 Financial and Strategic Services The Strategic Services Team is comprised of Compliance and the Purchasing Division. Frank McGowan, Finance and Strategic Services Manager (currently on interim assignment in the Community and Economic Development Department) 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 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. Budget Division Taylor Floyd – Budget Manager Phone: (828) 259-5592 E-mail: tfloyd@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 Inquiries828-259-5709 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 ServicesFinance and Management Services News What’s up AVL: This week hear from City and County Justice Services System staff members Eric Jackson and Nicholas Bolet Posted on November 17, 2023November 20, 2023 by Kim Miller What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This Week’s Guest: Office of Data and Performance Manager Eric Jackson and Buncombe County [...] City of Asheville presents proposed FY2023-24 Budget at May 9 City Council meeting Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Kim Miller During Asheville City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on May 9, City Manager Debra Campbell and Budget Manager Taylor Floyd presented the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget. Once adopted, the FY 2023-24 budget will fund City operations from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget totals $239.7 million, a $22.1 million [...] City of Asheville seeks resident input for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget development Posted on February 6, 2023March 1, 2023 by Christy Edwards The City of Asheville wants to hear from you! We are kicking off our Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24, which runs July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) budget development process by seeking feedback from the community. The first way to engage is to participate in our budget priorities survey. This short survey should take less [...] 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.
What’s up AVL: This week hear from City and County Justice Services System staff members Eric Jackson and Nicholas Bolet Posted on November 17, 2023November 20, 2023 by Kim Miller What’s Up AVL! The City of Asheville’s bi-monthly radio show allows the community to take a deep dive with the City of Asheville staff and departments. You can learn about different departments and what projects are taking place in your community. This Week’s Guest: Office of Data and Performance Manager Eric Jackson and Buncombe County [...]
City of Asheville presents proposed FY2023-24 Budget at May 9 City Council meeting Posted on May 10, 2023May 10, 2023 by Kim Miller During Asheville City Council’s regularly scheduled meeting on May 9, City Manager Debra Campbell and Budget Manager Taylor Floyd presented the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget. Once adopted, the FY 2023-24 budget will fund City operations from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. The FY 2023-24 Proposed Budget totals $239.7 million, a $22.1 million [...]
City of Asheville seeks resident input for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget development Posted on February 6, 2023March 1, 2023 by Christy Edwards The City of Asheville wants to hear from you! We are kicking off our Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY24, which runs July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024) budget development process by seeking feedback from the community. The first way to engage is to participate in our budget priorities survey. This short survey should take less [...]