Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) is to determine the effectiveness of legislation enacted by the County Council and to make findings and recommendations concerning the performance, management, and operation of programs and functions for which funds are appropriated or approved by the Council.

Budget Overview

The total recommended FY27 Operating Budget for the Office of Legislative Oversight is $2,971,585, an increase of $137,810 or 4.86 percent from the FY26 Approved Budget of $2,833,775. Personnel Costs comprise 96.25 percent of the budget for 14 full-time position(s) and no part-time position(s), and a total of 13.85 FTEs. Total FTEs may include seasonal or temporary positions and may also reflect workforce charged to or from other departments or funds. Operating Expenses account for the remaining 3.75 percent of the FY27 budget.

County Priority Outcomes

While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following is emphasized:

• Effective, Sustainable Government

Program Descriptions

  Legislative Oversight

The Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) conducts program evaluations, base budget reviews, and other special studies in accordance with a Council-approved work program. In addition, OLO is the designated administrator for the Council's audit contracts, as required under Section 315 of the Charter of Montgomery County, Maryland, and is responsible...