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 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.
anchor Budget Overview
The total approved FY22 Operating Budget for the Office of Management and Budget is $6,418,437, an increase of $37,675 or 0.59 percent from the FY21 Approved Budget of $6,380,762. Personnel Costs comprise 95.62 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 4.38 percent of the FY22 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 FY21 estimates reflect funding based on the FY21 approved budget. The FY22 and FY23 figures are performance targets based on the FY22 approved budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY23.
| Measure | Actual
FY19 | Actual
FY20 | Estimated
FY21 | Target
FY22 | Target
FY23 |
|---|
| Public engagement with budget: Attendance at budget forums 1 |
| Overall Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award ratings: Percent rated outstanding or proficient 2 |
| Percent of staff satisfied with usefulness of OMB IT systems 3 |
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...
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