Contacts
| Steve Baugher, Finance Director | 541.574.0615 |
| Main line, Cash Collections | 541.574.0611 |
| Accounts Payable, Business Licenses | 541.574.0621 |
| Utility Billing | 541.574.0617 |
Hours & Directions
| City Hall is open Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed on Fridays. | |
| 169, SW Coast Hwy, Newport, OR 97365 | |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Business Licenses
- Utility Billing
- Xpress Bill Pay Sign Up Info and FAQ
- Water Smart System Frequently Asked Questions
- How to sign up for Water Smart
- Hot to add users in Water Smart
- Utility Business Application Form
- Utility Residential Application Form
- Utility Customer Account Request Form
- Utility Transfer of Service Form
Finance Department
Public Contracting Rules - 2023
Five-Year Financial Sustainability Plan for the General Fund 3-10-21
Function and Responsibilities
- Maintain the accounting records of the City
- Prepare the annual audit report, assisting the independent auditor with their examination of City financial records and compiling the final document
- Oversee the details of the City's annual budget preparation and implementation
- Manage the City's cash flow to meet operational requirements and invest idle funds in accordance with approved investment policies
- Prepare and issue City employee payroll and file required state and federal tax reports
- Oversee the utility billing and collection process
- Prepare and produce payment for all City obligations through the Accounts Payable process
- Manage the various Accounts Receivable billing and collections processes
