anchor Mission Statement
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) offers a broad-based, objective perspective on public policies, fiscal policies, and performance management to the County Executive, County Council, and other County partners. The analytical work performed in OMB provides policymakers with data and options to make informed decisions. The Office supports and enhances the effective operation of County government, ensuring funds are spent in the most fiscally prudent and socially responsible way, and that performance objectives are achieved. OMB also ensures that County expenditures are made in accordance with Executive polices and Council appropriations, consistent with the County Charter.
anchor Budget Overview
The total approved FY21 Operating Budget for the Office of Management and Budget is $6,380,762, an increase of $1,174,475 or 22.56 percent from the FY20 Approved Budget of $5,206,287. Personnel Costs comprise 95.44 percent of the budget for 41 full-time position(s) and one part-time position(s), and a total of 41.25 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 4.56 percent of the FY21 budget.
County Priority Outcomes
While this program area supports all eight of the County Result Areas, the following is emphasized:
- Effective, Sustainable Government
anchorProgram Performance Measures
Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable). The FY20 estimates reflect funding based on the FY20 approved budget. The FY21 and FY22 figures are performance targets based on the FY21 approved budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY22.
Measure | Actual FY18 | Actual FY19 | Estimated FY20 | Target FY21 | Target FY22 |
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Public engagement with budget: Attendance at budget forums |
Overall Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award ratings: Percent rated outstanding or proficient 1 |
Percent of staff satisfied with usefulness of OMB IT systems |
Program Descriptions
Fiscal, Policy, and Performance Analysis
Staff in the Budget Preparation and Administration program serve the County by preparing the County's Operating Budget, Public Services Program, Capital Budget, and Capital Improvement Program ensuring compliance with the County Charter and the decisions of elected officials. fiscal projections prepared by OMB are used by County elected officials...
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