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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2026 National Night Out (Statesville's Night Out)
Oct 08, 2026
5:30 PM EDT
West Broad and Mulberry Street
Statesville, NC 28677
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Dog Day at the Park
Oct 10, 2026
9:00 AM EDT
625 E Broad St.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Statesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (SCVB) Meeting
Oct 27, 2026
9:00 AM EDT
227 S. Center Street.
Statesville, NC 28677
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Latest City of Statesville News:

Mayor Doug Hendrix stands alongside Scott Bell and a companion during a City Council meeting as the City of Statesville proclaims May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month. Scott Bell, seated in a wheelchair, smiles toward the camera while Mayor Hendrix stands beside him in a dark suit and patterned tie. The group poses together inside the council chambers following the proclamation presentation.
City of Statesville Proclaims May 2026 as ALS Awareness ... The City of Statesville proclaims May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Awareness Month.
Statesville Police Chief Onley, members of the Statesville Police Department, and Mayor Doug Hendrix pose together inside City Hall following the presentation of a proclamation recognizing May 11–16, 2026 as National Police Week in the City of Statesville. Chief Onley stands beside Mayor Hendrix while holding the framed proclamation, surrounded by uniformed officers and department staff beneath the City seal mural in the council chambers.
City of Statesville Proclaims May 11-16, 2026 as Nationa... City of Statesville proclaims May 11-16, 2026 as National Police Week and May 15, 2026 as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Traffic Calming Measures Coming to Museum RoadThe City of Statesville will begin installing traffic calming measures on Museum Road following a traffic analysis requested by resident...

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