Finance

Chief Financial Officer | Mohamed Balla

The Department of Finance manages and accounts for the City's financial resources. This department prepares and monitors the annual budget, invests city funds to protect assets, maintains fiscal liquidity and maximizes income in compliance with all governing financial and accounting laws.

In addition, the Department of Finance provides legislative support to the Finance/Executive Committee of the City Council, Department Administration and Executive Assistance.

The Department of Finance serves as a strategic business partner to:

• Promote actions to achieve the City's priorities
• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Establish and maintain sound fiscal policies
• Deliver a clear and accurate picture of the City's current and future financial position
• Improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and integration of the City's business processes
• Proactively report on, analyze, and recommend actions for improvement

Contact Information 

Department of Finance
Office of the CFO
68 Mitchell Street
Suite 11100
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404.330.6430

Public Information

The Department of Finance meets on a bi-weekly basis with City Council's Finance Executive Committee. The public is welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings.

Each Fall, public hearings regarding budget proposals and citizen requests are held during the budget preparation process. The hearings are held at locations throughout the City.

To submit Georgia Open Records Request, you may send an email to OpenRecords-Finance@atlantaga.gov.

Please view the City of Atlanta Independent Registered Municipal Advisor Disclosure Certificate

Offices within the Department of Finance

Office of Budget & Fiscal Policy
Shawn Gabriel, Chief
The Office provides City government centralized budget and management analysis. The Office provides independent analysis and evaluation of resource allocation issues and operational issues, and produces financial and operational data for both internal and external use. The Office also provides financial planning and analysis, administration of debt structures, economic analysis, enterprise fund budgeting, and cash forecasting.

Office of the Controller
Chukwufumnanya D. Johnson, CPA, CFE, CTP,  Controller
Office of the Controller directs policy and management for all of the City’s accounting operations’ and has responsibility for developing and publishing accurate financial statements and oversight of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). In addition, this office is charged with the responsibility of managing the coordination of external audits and the development of financial policy and procedures. This Office manages Accounting Services to include accounts payable, general accounting, payroll, and pension administration; grant accounting; and, records management, to include physical maintenance of records for City departments. The Controller’s Office also has oversight to manage operations in risk management & financial information systems.

Office of Treasury, Debt and Investments
C. Courtney Knight, Treasurer
Office of Treasury, Debt and Investments is responsible for the debt management and the cash and investment management for the City of Atlanta. Debt Management oversees the City's debt portfolio providing centralized management to ensure accountability, control and judicious application of the public resources.  The team services the General Obligation, Airport, Water & Wastewater and conduit debt of the City. Cash and Investment Management is responsible for banking services, cash management and the City's investment portfolio. Our policy is to invest public funds in a manner that will provide maximum security and the best commensurate yield, while meeting the daily cash flow demands of the City.

Office of Revenue
Lawrence Davis, Jr., Enterprise Revenue Chief
The Office of Revenue administers billing and collection, business licensing, revenue assurance and auditing, accounts receivable management, lien recordings, payment processing and online services. The billing and self-reported collection accounts include general business license, hotel/motel tax, car rental tax, alcohol tax, franchise fees, municipal leases, professional tax accounts and compliance with the City Code of Ordinances. Revenue audits are performed to ensure that businesses are accurately reporting all revenues due to the City. The accounts receivable team conducts ongoing review and analysis of major aged accounts and ultimately enforcement actions including the placement of liens to satisfy outstanding debts, with a primary focus on delinquent water/ wastewater and solid waste accounts. The Office of Revenue payment processing activities includes ensuring daily bank deposits, accounting and posting of City receipts to the general ledger and the management of online payment programs.

Office of Enterprise Risk Management
Jerry L. DeLoach, Chief Risk Officer
The Office of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) has responsibility for evaluating, identifying, and analyzing the potential risk exposures of the City and recommending appropriate risk control and mitigation measures. This office also has responsibility for the administration of the City’s self-insured Workers’ Compensation program. ERM directs the purchase and placement of all insurance products as the City is self-insured for general liability purposes but transfers risk by purchasing coverage in select areas. Additionally, ERM is responsible for overseeing and administering the Airport’s Owner Controlled Insurance Program (OCIP).