The Finance Department serves the City of Newcastle by providing the accounting, budgeting, and financial management support which is key to the daily operations and long term decision-making for the city. Our responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the City Manager and City Council in development of annual budgets
  • Forecasting revenue and expenditures for financial planning
  • Monitoring actual revenue and expenditures vs. adopted budgets
  • Accounts payable and receivable and payroll
  • Serving as the liaison with the Office of the State Auditor
  • Managing the city's fund balances and investments
  • Business licensing and registration of solicitors and alarm monitoring companies

2024 Adopted Budget

The 2024 Adopted Budget is live as of Friday, February 9, 2024.

The 2024 Adopted Budget was adopted on November 7, 2023. The City Council’s adoption of the 2024 budget was the final step in its development, providing legal authority for the City to continue its operations and capital improvement program.

Click here to access the digital budget book, where you can browse the different sections online, or print the book if you prefer.

The 2024 Adopted Budget is accessible to anyone with a computer, iPad, or smartphone.

View the 2024 Adopted Budget

View the 2023 Budget 


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CONTACT INFORMATION

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Lindsay Chambers
Finance Director
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12835 Newcastle Way, Suite 200 
Newcastle, WA 98056   

T  425.649.4444

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