Finance Department

The City of Statesville Finance Department provides oversight and coordination of the entire finance function, which includes Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing, Utility Billing, Collections, and Information Technology; retains ultimate responsibility for keeping the accounts of the City in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; disburses all funds in strict compliance with the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act, and efficiently procuring goods and services to support city activities; prepares statements of financial condition; supervises the receipt, deposit, and investment of City funds; and maintains records concerning bonded debt and other obligations of the City.

Budgets and Audits:

  • Here you will find copies of the last three yearly budgets and audits.

Administration and Accounting Personnel:

  • Payroll - Administers the City payroll to ensure the correctness of the payroll process among other duties. This position responds to inquiries regarding W 2 replacements and other City payroll items.
  • Accounts Payable - Administers the City accounts payable and miscellaneous receivables. This position performs inquiries regarding vendor payments, IRS forms 1099 and W 9s, and retainages.
  • Accountant - This position performs the internal control function, financial processing, and bank reconciliation among other duties. This position works in conjunction with the other City departments regarding assessments, CDBG Home Loans, and other federal and state grants.

Tax Information

  • Iredell County manages the collection of taxes for the City of Statesville.

Upcoming City Events:

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Close-up of two red-and-white movie tickets partially tucked into a pile of fresh popcorn against a dark background. The tickets read “Movie Night” and suggest a fun, classic cinema experience.
Indoor Movies: Minecraft Movie
Jun 12, 2026
5:00 PM EDT
300 S Center Street
Statesville, NC 28677
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Juneteenth Statesville
Jun 20, 2026
11:00 AM EDT
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Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) Meeting
Jun 23, 2026
9:00 AM EDT
227 S. Center Street.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Latest City of Statesville News:

Road Closures Scheduled on June 19 and 20, 2026 for Comm... The City of Statesville has approved special event permits for two community celebrations taking place on June 19 and June 20, 2026. As ...
Statesville Design Review Committee June 18, 2026 Meetin... AGENDA DATE: June 8, 2026 TO: Statesville Design Review Committee CC: Erika Martin, Planning Director; Harman Caulder, Assistant Plannin...
A North Carolina drought monitor map dated June 2, 2026, shows drought conditions across the state. Much of central and northern North Carolina remains in severe to extreme drought, indicated by orange and red shading. Areas of western North Carolina and portions of the coastal region are experiencing moderate drought, shown in tan. A small area in the southeastern corner of the state remains in extreme drought. The map includes drought classification categories ranging from abnormally dry (D0) to exceptional drought (D4), along with logos from the USDA, NDMC, NOAA, and other monitoring agencies.
City of Statesville Moves to Stage 2 Water RestrictionsThe City of Statesville is currently under Stage 3 (Extreme Drought) conditions. Beginning at 8 a.m. on May 4, 2026, the City will enfor...

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