Finance

MISSION & GOALS

Protect, manage and steward the City's financial resources for generations to come.

We are committed to supporting the City's mission by providing sound and reliable financial services through integrity in our processes, solid internal controls and timely, accurate and coherent reporting. We do this individually and collectively through our Departmental Values, setting a standard for ourselves and others in both common and challenging times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The City of Ashland's Finance Department provides financial and analytical support to City departments and decision makers, safeguarding and facilitating the optimal use of City resources throughout the organization. Our employees work together to add value to organizational processes and procedures so that we may be a trusted partner in providing services to the residents of Ashland.

Our functions include:

  • Accounting
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Audit
  • Budgeting
  • Cash Management & Investments
  • Debt Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Payroll
  • Parking Program Oversight
  • Purchasing
  • Revenue Collections (Business Licenses, Food & Beverage, Transient Lodging Tax)
  • Utility Billing


AWARDS & ACCOUNTABILITY

Since 1987, the Finance Department has been recognized annually by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) award for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. In addition, the City received the GFOA Award for Distinguished Budget Presentation since 1992.