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, and supports the goals of advancing racial equity and social justice as well as addressing climate change. 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.

Budget Overview

The total approved FY24 Operating Budget for the Office of Management and Budget is $7,243,698, an increase of $362,998 or 5.28 percent from the FY23 Approved Budget of $6,880,700. Personnel Costs comprise 93.37 percent of the budget for 42 full-time position(s) and one part-time position(s), and a total of 42.25 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 6.63 percent of the FY24 budget.

County Priority Outcomes

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

• Effective, Sustainable Government

Program Performance Measures

Performance measures for this department are included below (where applicable). The FY23 estimates reflect funding based on the FY23 approved budget. The FY24 and FY25 figures are performance targets based on the FY24 approved budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY25.

Initiatives

• During development of the FY24 County Executive's Recommended Budget, the Office of Management and Budget planned and executed eight operating budget forums to provide residents an opportunity to have their voices heard. Two of the budget forums were conducted in a language other than English (Spanish and Chinese).
• Along with the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice (ORESJ), implemented the Operating Budget Equity Tool. The FY24 Operating Budget is the first one that fully integrates the use of this tool by departments, ORESJ, and OMB.

• Worked with the Department of Finance and departments managing capital projects to improve management of capital project advances involving non-County funding.

• Performed a survey of Executive Branch departments and offices to compile a comprehensive record of every resident and customer touchpoint, including incoming communication through digital platforms, paper documents and mail, calls, and walk-ins, as well as outgoing communication. This inventory will inform the work of the Customer Service Initiative in implementing organization-wide customer service standards.

Innovations and Productivity Improvements

• Along with ORESJ, refined the Capital Budget Equity Tool, coordinated racial equity training for department staff, and incorporated ORESJ analysis into capital budget recommendations.

Program Descriptions

  Fiscal, Policy, and Performance Analysis

The Fiscal, Policy, and Performance Analysis Program is comprised of three teams: the Fiscal and Policy Analysis Team, the Performance Analysis Team (CountyStat), and the Shared Services Team. Together, these teams ensure prudent management of County resources and services to achieve desired outcomes. Staff on the Fiscal and Policy Analysis...