Finance Dept.
The Finance Department is responsible for the fiscal activities of the City. The department is divided into functional divisions including accounting/payroll, purchasing, budget, customer service/utility billing and payment processing, and tax billing and tax payment processing. Preparation of financial reports, investment of City funds, and management of debt issuances are other key departmental tasks.
The department strives to maintain the fiscal integrity of the City in accordance with City ordinances, State and Federal laws, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Budget Basics 2012-2013
The Morganton City Council approved the City's 2012-2013 Budget on June 18, 2012. The City's total budget including the electric, water, wastewater, and cable enterprise funds is approximately $65 million. The General Fund budget for 2012-2013 is $18.8 million.
This "Budget Basics" article focuses on the General Fund, which includes Public Safety, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, CoMMA, and general City services such as the City Manager's Office, Finance. Human Resources, Development and Design, Community House and Main Street.
About the Finance Dept.
The Finance department is divided into functional divisions including accounting/payroll, purchasing, budget, customer service/utility billing and payment processing, tax billing and tax payment processing, and warehousing.
The Finance Director is Karen Duncan.
Automatic Bank Drafts
Want to avoid writing a check and driving to City Hall to pay a bill? Start an automatic bank draft. Just download and the form below and bring the form and a void check to City Hall, or mail both to the City of Morganton, Attn: Business Office, PO Box 3448, Morganton NC 28680-3448.
Budget Billing Program
To help prevent unexpectedly high utility bills during winter and summer months, the City of Morganton offers the "Budget Billing" program for City utility customers. Budget Billing allows customers to make fixed monthly payments.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2011-2012
State law requires that all general-purpose local governments publish within six months of the close of each fiscal year a complete set of audited financial statements. This report is published to fulfill that requirement for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012. Eric Bowman, CPA, a licensed certified public accountant has issue an unqualified ("clean") opinion on the City of Morganton's financial statements for the year ended June 30,2012. The independent auditor's report is located at the front of the financial section of this report.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY 2011-2012 (1.31 MB)
FAQ about Finance
Q: Can I pay my bill online or by phone?
A: Yes. There is a fee; however, for paying online or by phone.
Open Bids
To view current open bids, click Open Bids.
Privilege License Fees
Each business located within the city limits of Morganton is required to maintain a current Privilege License with the City of Morganton. To avoid penalties, businesses must renew their licenses each year before August 1. Businesses paying after July 31 will be charged five percent (5%) per month until the license is properly renewed and all fees are paid.
Privilege License Frequently Asked Questions
The Morganton City Council recently approved changing theway the City collects Privilege (Business) License Taxes. Starting in July 2012, the City will utilize a gross receipts collection method and self reporting form. Below are some freqently asked questions.
Privilege License How To Guide
The City of Morganton Privilege License Application is a four-step form. Fill in the relevant business and owner information and determine how you will calculate gross receipts for your business.
Project WARM
Project WARM - Weather Assistance Resources for Morganton - is a partnership between the City of Morganton and Burke United Christian Ministries to provide financial assistance for local residents to help pay utility bills. The City started the project in 1987.
Vendor Information
The Purchasing Office maintains a bid supplier list by product. To add your company to the supplier list contact the office for an application or click the 'Vendor App' attachment below to download the application.
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Property Tax Rate
The City of Morganton assesses $0.48 per $100 in valuation. The City's downtown district tax is $0.14 per $100 in valuation. Taxes paid during July receive a 2% discount; 1% if paid in August.
Automatic Bank Drafts
Want to avoid writing a check and driving to City Hall to pay a bill? Start an automatic bank draft. Just download and the form below and bring the form and a void check to City Hall, or mail both to the City of Morganton, Attn: Business Office, PO Box 3448, Morganton NC 28680-3448.
Karen Duncan • Director
Phone: 437-8863
Billing: 438-5245
The Finance Department is located on the first floor
of City Hall.
City of Morganton • 305 E. Union St. Suite A100, Morganton, NC 28655 • (828) 437-8863