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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the department of Finance staff and programs. 

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 1010
Denver CO, 80202

Business Hours: 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Phone:  720-913-5514       
Fax:  720-913-4103 

Margaret Danuser - CFO
Margaret.Danuser@denvergov.org

Stephanie Karayannis Adams - Acting Deputy CFO
stephanie.adams@denvergov.org

Courtney Meihls - Communications Director and Public Information
Courtney.Meihls@denvergov.org  

The Assessor's Office locates, appraises and records all of Denver's real and personal properties in accordance with the Colorado Constitution, state statutes and Board of Equalization procedures. The Assessor certifies valuations to 48 special tax districts and tracks values and annual tax increments within the City's 22 tax increment financing (TIF) projects. The Division prepares and delivers the tax warrant to the Treasurer; maintains records on senior citizen and other tax exemptions; generates value notices for all taxpayers; and process written and in-person valuation protests and appeals.

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 406
Denver CO  80202

Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone:  720-913-4162        
Fax:  720-913-4100

Keith Erffmeyer - Assessor
Keith.Erffmeyer@denvergov.org

The Budget and Management Office (BMO) prepares and oversees the implementation of the City's budget, evaluates new initiatives and program proposals by City agencies; and collects and analyzes fiscal data related to the operation of the City and County government.  The office also evaluates the financial aspects of major policy issues and acts as a management consultant to the administration and to department and agency heads regarding ways to improve the quality of service delivery and control costs.

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 1010
Denver CO  80202

Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone:  720-913-5500    
Fax: 720-913-5599

Stephanie Karayannis Adams - Budget Director
stephanie.adams@denvergov.org

The Capital Planning and Real Estate Division oversees capital financial planning, budgeting, policies and procedures; proposal prioritization and strategic capital planning efforts; development of the city’s Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan and capital budget in coordination with departments; administration of Special Districts; and financial analysis; as well as the strategic analysis, planning and evaluation of the current real estate portfolio; acquisition of all real estate, right-of-way and easements for the city; licensure for use of city owned property; coordination of city leases; identification and procurement of quality work environments for city employees; and determination of the best short- and long-term use of key city properties.

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 1109/1010
Denver CO  80202 

Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 720-913-3344    
Fax: 720-865-7585

The Cash, and Capital Funding Division manages the cash position, oversees cash handling practices, coordinates commercial banking services, and invests the City's funds. The Division also oversees the debt issuance and administration process for City debt and special district/economic development related activities.

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 1010
Denver, CO  80202 

Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone:  720-913-9383
Fax:  720-913-9465

Guadalupe Gutierrez-Vasquez - Cash and Capital Funding Division Director
guadalupe.gutierrez-vasquez@denvergov.org

The Controller's Office keeps the City's ledgers and books, manages payroll and accounts payable; establishes and enforces Citywide financial polices, procedures, and internal controls; produces the City's financial reports including the annually audited financial statements of the city known as the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR); and works with agencies to improve financial skills.

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 1109
Denver CO  80202 

Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone:  720-913-5500    
Fax: 720-913-5599

William Riedell - Controller
William.Riedell@denvergov.org

Risk Management and Worker's Compensation provides a system of risk and loss exposure identification and analysis designed to protect the City and County of Denver, its capital assets, property and employees by managing the city’s self-insurance and loss control programs and the purchase of insurance, by developing and implementing appropriate risk management policies and procedures, and by educating and training all city employees in workplace safety.

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 1105
Denver, CO  80202 

Business Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Phone: 720-913-3330

Devron McMillin - Risk Management and Workers' Compensation Director
Devron.McMillin@denvergov.org

The Treasury Division collects, records, and deposits all City taxes and revenues; manages the City's cash and investments; issues all City bonds and manages the City's debt; enforces tax compliance; and acts as the fiscal custodian of all funds received by the City and County of Denver.

Webb Municipal Office Building
201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 1009
Denver CO  80202 
Business Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Steve Ellington, Treasurer
Steve.Ellington@denvergov.org 

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