The City of Auburn Finance Department is responsible for the many City functions involving money.
These functions include: the receipt of funds such as taxes, license fees, service charges and other City revenues; payment of City expenses and employee payrolls; and investment of funds not yet needed.
The Finance Department engages in record keeping and reporting including a state-mandated audited annual financial report and monthly reports on City Operations designed to keep the City Council, City Manager, and Department Heads informed about the City's financial status.
The Finance Department additionally assists the Office of the City Manager with the development and publication of the City's budget.
Financial management services are provided by the Finance Department to the Water Works Board and the Industrial Development Board.
Finance provides administrative support to City departments in the process of inviting and awarding legally required bids for large City purchases.
Administration Deputy Finance Director: Penny Smith 334.501.7223 Finance Information Officer: Shona Griffith 334.501.7222
Purchasing Officer: Belinda Russian 334.501.7229
Accounts Payable: Becky Tucker 334.501.7238 Amy Gilbert 334.501.7237
Accounting | Financial Reporting Deputy Finance Director: Penny Smith 334.501.7223 Principal Financial Analyst: Allison Edge 334.501.7233 Financial Analyst: Erika Sprouse 334.501.7235 Accountants: Steven Hicks 334.501.7236 Heidi Lowery 334.501.7230 Leslie Bennett 334.501.7218 Water Board Accountant: Kathy James 334.501.7234 Water Board Accounting Specialist: Amy Saylor 334.501.3057