What we do Last updated or reviewed on August 3, 2022 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 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 Inquiries828-259-5709 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 Asheville City Council passes FY23 budget with key investments in top priorities. Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Kim Miller At its June 28 meeting Asheville City Council passed the City Managers recommended budget with a 6 to 1 vote. The $217 million budget is based on internal work, community input and Council priorities, and reflects the long term strategies and continuation of the reimagining public safety process. Asheville announces City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Returns to Council Chamber with budget adoption Posted on June 24, 2022 by Kim Miller Asheville City Council returns to Chamber City of Asheville announces the return to chamber for City Council with budget adoption agenda Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Kim Miller The next meeting of the Asheville City Council, scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, will mark the return to Council Chamber for the governing body. The meeting will be held in City Hall, 70 Court Plaza on the second floor. The meetings were moved in 2020 to facilitate sessions under new COVID-19 protocols. City Council continued to meet, [...] 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.
Asheville City Council passes FY23 budget with key investments in top priorities. Posted on June 28, 2022June 28, 2022 by Kim Miller At its June 28 meeting Asheville City Council passed the City Managers recommended budget with a 6 to 1 vote. The $217 million budget is based on internal work, community input and Council priorities, and reflects the long term strategies and continuation of the reimagining public safety process.
Asheville announces City Council Meeting Tuesday, June 28, 2022 Returns to Council Chamber with budget adoption Posted on June 24, 2022 by Kim Miller Asheville City Council returns to Chamber
City of Asheville announces the return to chamber for City Council with budget adoption agenda Posted on June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 by Kim Miller The next meeting of the Asheville City Council, scheduled for Tuesday, June 28, will mark the return to Council Chamber for the governing body. The meeting will be held in City Hall, 70 Court Plaza on the second floor. The meetings were moved in 2020 to facilitate sessions under new COVID-19 protocols. City Council continued to meet, [...]