Financial Services Division

The Financial Services Division safeguards and protects the city’s assets, provides effective support to city departments, and records and reports accurate and timely financial information to the administrator, elected officials and citizens of the City of Foley.

The division continuously reviews internal controls in order to improve operations and compliance with laws pertaining to financial operations.

Contact: Miranda Bell
Finance Director
mbell@cityoffoley.org
251-943-1545 (phone)
251-952-4014 (fax)

Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Location
407 E. Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 36535
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1750, Foley, AL 36536

Finance staff assures that the purposes of the division are carried out efficiently and with transparency by developing internal controls designed to achieve strong financial management.

Miranda Bell, Finance Director/Treasurer
mbell@cityoffoley.org

Logan Eberly, Grants & Agreements Admin.
leberly@cityoffoley.org

Dianna Irwin, Accounting Technician
dirwin@cityoffoley.org

Audited Financial Statements
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2019 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
2020 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
2021 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
2022 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
2023 Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)

2016 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
2018 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
2019 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

FY16 City Budget
FY17 City Budget
FY18 City Budget
FY19 City Budget
FY20 City Budget
FY21 City Budget
FY22 City Budget
FY23 City Budget
FY24 City Budget

As need dictates, the original budget is amended throughout the year by the action of the mayor and council. For budget or ACFR information for a previous year, please contact Miranda Bell at Foley City Hall.

Staff works with authorized purchasers on cost coding and approval of invoices, schedules timely payments of vendor invoices, obtains required vendor information and maintains files.

Marla Heiden, Accounts Payable Specialist
mheiden@cityoffoley.org

Kim Ebentheuer, Accounts Payable Clerk
kebentheuer@cityoffoley.org

How do I submit my invoice?
All invoices should be billed to the City of Foley and mailed to the above address. If the invoice is for a specific department, notate the department name on the second address line.

What should I do if my company’s information has changed?
Vendor information changes (address, contact information, phone number, etc.) should be submitted to the attention of Marla Heiden or Kim Ebentheuer at the above address.

When can I expect payment for an invoice?
Invoices are processed weekly and paid according to terms with checks being disbursed on Friday of each week. No payment will be made until the following is received:

  • W-9
  • E-Verify Affidavit
  • Workman’s Comp certificate of insured (if applicable)

Who do I contact with questions?
Questions pertaining to accounts payable should be directed to Marla Heiden or Kim Ebentheuer at 251-943-1545 or the department where the purchase/work originated.

How do I register for E-Verify as required by the Alabama Immigration Act?

  • Go to uscis.gov/everify to register your company.
  • Go to the “Start Here” column on the right.
  • Click the third item “Enroll in E-Verify” to start.

Purchasing staff members issue purchase orders, serve as administrative support during the bid process, and manage the disposal of surplus property.

Logan Eberly, Purchasing Agent
leberly@cityoffoley.org

Rachel Keith, Project Manager
rkeith@cityoffoley.org

   

How do I become a registered vendor with the City of Foley?
Vendors should register with the City of Foley in order to receive solicitations to bid by following the Vendor Registration link on the Purchasing/Bids/Surplus tab.

How do I obtain a bid packet?
Bid documents are normally available on this web page or can be picked up at Foley City Hall, 407 East Laurel Avenue, Foley, AL 36535, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A request can also be made to have a packet mailed, faxed or sent electronically.

How do I know what bids are currently open?
Bids are posted on the bulletin board at the entrance to City Hall, are published in the Gulf Coast media and are posted to this website. For information regarding open bids, you may also contact the purchasing department at City Hall by calling 251-943-1545.

How do I register for E-Verify as required by the Alabama Immigration Act?

  • Go to uscis.gov/everify to register your company.
  • Go to the “Start Here” column on the right.
  • Click the third item “Enroll in E-Verify” to start.

Is there an opportunity for the general public to purchase city surplus items such as vehicles and equipment?
The City of Foley periodically posts surplus items for sale on online auction companies.

Staff insures all property and assets of the city and serves as support staff in the event of natural or man-made disasters.

Rachel Keith, Risk/Airport Manager
251-943-1545
rkeith@cityoffoley.org

Marla Heiden, T-Hanger Manager
251-943-1545
mheiden@cityoffoley.org

Municipal Airport information

If I have caused damage to city property, what should I do?
If appropriate, file a claim report with the Foley Police Department, then contact Rachel Keith, risk manager, at 407 E. Laurel Avenue, or by calling 251-943-1545 to obtain the cost for the repair or replacement of the property and make arrangements for reimbursements to the city.

The project management team ensures that the process and activity of planning, organizing, motivating and controlling resources, procedures and protocols are handled correctly to achieve specific goals for the project.

Rachel Keith, Project Manager
251-943-1545
rkeith@cityoffoley.org

Miranda Bell, Deputy Finance Director
mbell@cityoffoley.org