What we do 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 King, Assistant Finance Director Office Phone: 828-251-4094 Email: bking3@ashevillenc.gov Alisha Carroll, Business Services Supervisor Office Phone: 828-259-5598 Email: acarroll@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 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 and Forecasting 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 InquiriesFinance Department 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 Manager’s proposed budget to be presented at May 24 Asheville City Council meeting Posted on May 19, 2022 by Kim Miller Following months of internal staff work and a series of budget work sessions, the City of Asheville will present the Manager’s proposed budget to City Council at its regularly scheduled May 24 meeting. PROCESS Throughout the development process, which included discussions of available resources, council priorities and departmental information, staff kept these guiding principles [...] City of Asheville ARPA funding recipients named Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Kim Miller At its May 10, 2022 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City to execute the agreements for the fulfillment of the American Rescue Plan Act funding recommendations. These funds, in the amount of $11,723,257, come solely from ARPA funding. City Council voted unanimously to authorize City Manager, Debra Campbell, to disperse America Rescue Plan [...] FY22 Council Priority Accomplishments: ARPA Funding Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 by Kim Miller The unexpected infusion of 26-million Dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, federal funds designed to support local governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of 2019, provided the City with a challenge, but a great opportunity as well. The question: how will funds be allocated to have the most impactful and successful results? As Kim Marmon-Saxe, ARPA project manager puts it, “we have a great opportunity to work in partnership with the community, to learn together and achieve a successful outcome.” 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 Manager’s proposed budget to be presented at May 24 Asheville City Council meeting Posted on May 19, 2022 by Kim Miller Following months of internal staff work and a series of budget work sessions, the City of Asheville will present the Manager’s proposed budget to City Council at its regularly scheduled May 24 meeting. PROCESS Throughout the development process, which included discussions of available resources, council priorities and departmental information, staff kept these guiding principles [...]
City of Asheville ARPA funding recipients named Posted on May 10, 2022May 10, 2022 by Kim Miller At its May 10, 2022 meeting, Asheville City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the City to execute the agreements for the fulfillment of the American Rescue Plan Act funding recommendations. These funds, in the amount of $11,723,257, come solely from ARPA funding. City Council voted unanimously to authorize City Manager, Debra Campbell, to disperse America Rescue Plan [...]
FY22 Council Priority Accomplishments: ARPA Funding Posted on May 5, 2022May 5, 2022 by Kim Miller The unexpected infusion of 26-million Dollars in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, federal funds designed to support local governments in responding to the economic and public health impacts of 2019, provided the City with a challenge, but a great opportunity as well. The question: how will funds be allocated to have the most impactful and successful results? As Kim Marmon-Saxe, ARPA project manager puts it, “we have a great opportunity to work in partnership with the community, to learn together and achieve a successful outcome.”