Sara Silveria

Sara Silveria is the Director of Finance for the City of Providence, Rhode Island. Here are some key points about her background and responsibilities:

Education and Background

• Silveria holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rhode Island College (RIC).125

Career

• She joined the City of Providence in 2012 as the Deputy Controller and has since held various roles, including Acting Pension Administrator and Deputy Finance Director.12
• In 2019, she was appointed as the Director of Finance, becoming the first woman in City history to hold this senior role. Her appointment was subject to and subsequently approved by the Providence City Council.12

Responsibilities

• As Director of Finance, Silveria is responsible for preparing and submitting the City’s annual operating budget, providing ongoing financial analysis of the budget and city accounts, overseeing daily cash management of general fund accounts, and managing finance administration staff. She also provides a general overview of the City’s Controller, Tax Collector, Tax Assessor, and Retirement Offices.12

Additional Roles

• Silveria is an ex-officio member of the Providence Water Supply Board, contributing to major policy undertakings and decisions within the Finance Department.2
• She is a member of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and has held other community roles, such as being a Board member and Treasurer of the Nowell Leadership Academy and former Treasurer of The Women’s Center.1

Current Administration

• Silveria continues to serve in her role under Mayor Brett P. Smiley, who took office in 2023. She has been involved in significant financial decisions, including the signing of the FY2025 budget, which focuses on strategic investments in education, public safety, climate resilience, and infrastructure.34