20 East Main Street
Ashland, OR 97520
Phone: (541) 488-5300
Fax: (541) 552-2059
The Finance Administration Division manages department-wide and city-wide financial activities. All of the Finance Director’s time is accounted for here, along with 100% of the Department Administrative Assistant and Purchasing Coordinator’s time. Administrative costs related to financial management and reporting, budget preparation, utility billing, enterprise rate modeling and cost allocation systems, parking enforcement, purchasing, tax collections, debt management, and risk management reside here.
The Division assists other Fiance Department divisions and departments in accounting, financial planning, project accounting, procurement, debt administration, grant management, fixed asset and safety/risk management services in addition to those listed above. Stewardship of city funds is the primary focus.
This Division is responsible for administering the Economic and Cultural Development Grants.
The Finance Director also functions as the Purchasing Agent and Risk Manager.