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DEPARTMENT / DIVISION FUND
BUDGET & RESEARCH – BUDGET GENERAL
PROGRAM NAME
ANNUAL BUDGET PREPARATION AND MAINTENANCE
DESCRIPTION / MISSION
The Budget Department is responsible for the development and communication of the City’s service, policy, operations, and
financial plans through the publication of the Annual Budget & Plan of Municipal Services and the Capital Projects Budget. The
Budget Department monitors and projects the City of North Richland Hills’ revenue, expenditure and performance trends. Other
functions include special projects assigned by City management.

GOALS
• To provide the highest level of service in administering operating and capital budgets, monitoring performance measurements,
and implementing innovative approaches toward budgeting. (Financial Stability)
• To prepare budget in a timely manner with a high level of quality. (Positive City Image)
• To continue improving efficiency of the budget preparation process. (Financial Stability)

OBJECTIVES
• Obtain the Distinguished Budget Award from the Government Finance Officer’s Association’s (GFOA).
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for Council and departmental review within 20 days of accounting period close.
• Meet all budget calendar deadlines determined by State statute, City Charter, and Council and management direction.
• Review and sign purchase requisitions/authorizations within 1 day and ensure conformity with Council approved budget.

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19
PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL REVISED ESTIMATED
Goal: Financial Stability
# Of full-time equivalent positions (FTEs) 1.40 1.40 1.40
# Of financial reports produced 50 50 50
# Of council items reviewed 55 60 60
# Of budget transfers/revisions processed 117 100 100
% Of financial statements/reports completed within 20 days of
accounting period close 95.00% 95.00% 95.00%
% Of budget calendar deadlines met 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Receive GFOA Distinguished Budget Award Yes Yes Yes
Reports produced per FTE 16.7 16.7 16.7

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