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 recommended FY26 Operating Budget for the Office of Management and Budget is $8,436,938, an increase of $742,979 or 9.66 percent from the FY25 Approved Budget of $7,693,959. Personnel Costs comprise 93.95 percent of the budget for 44 full-time position(s) and one part-time position(s), and a total of 44.25 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 6.05 percent of the FY26 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 FY25 estimates reflect funding based on the FY25 approved budget. The FY26 and FY27 figures are performance targets based on the FY26 recommended budget and funding for comparable service levels in FY27.

Initiatives

• Organized and coordinated eleven operating budget forums during the development of the FY26 County Executive's Recommended Operating Budget, providing residents an opportunity to share their input. Two of the forums were conducted in non-English languages (Spanish and Chinese).
• Collaborated with the Office of Intergovernmental Relations to develop and launch a Microsoft SharePoint workflow, streamlining the submission and review of Federal Earmark Requests.
• Launched the Human Capital Monitoring Initiative to enhance accountability and resource management, equipping department staff with advanced tools to effectively analyze and manage human resource data.
• Partnered with the County Executive's Office to introduce the Telling Our Organizational Success Story initiative, a transformative effort that enhances processes, structures, and culture while valuing the contributions of over 9,000 employees through structural, procedural, training, cultural, and service improvements.
• Welcomed a delegation from the Philippines to showcase Montgomery County's budgeting approach, highlighting the Public Services and Capital Improvements Programs as models of transparent, data-driven governance, and community-centered priorities.

Innovations and Productivity Improvements

• Collaborated with the County Executive's Office to facilitate the Montgomery County Resident Survey, gathering resident feedback on services and priorities to better guide fiscal decision-making.
• Leveraged Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Forms functionality to enhance the recruitment process by simplifying evaluation forms, centralizing collaborative documents, and optimizing scheduling for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
• Improved workflows for departments to submit and track requests to OMB, enhancing ease of use and providing greater visibility into request progress.

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...