Program Description
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 in setting policy for the County, and help maintain the County's AAA bond rating.
OMB staff support County partners in fiscal management and policy development, resource management, collective bargaining negotiations, management and performance analyses, fiscal impact analyses of legislation and regulations, development and monitoring of user fees and other revenue sources, and the review of grant applications and contract compliance. To ensure prudent fiscal stewardship, OMB offers several training sessions for County partners throughout the year and provides support for the County Executive's budget forums with County residents. OMB is frequently recognized by the Government Finance Officers Association for its high-quality budget publications.
OMB provides representation on a number of committees including the Contract Review Committee, Interagency Group on Energy and Utilities Management, the Board of Investment Trustees, the Diversity Council, the Telecommunications Transmission Facility Coordinating Group, the Labor Relations Policy Committee, the ERP Steering Committee, the Information Technology Policy Advisory Committee, the Public Safety System Modernization Project, the Housing Loan Review Committee, the Collaboration Council of Montgomery County, and the Rapid Transit Steering Committee.