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BUDGET DEPARTMENT

MISSION STATEMENT:

The Budget Department mission is to develop, coordinate and monitor the City’s budget program for each
department, make budget amendments as necessary, and keep management informed of revenue and
expenditure patterns throughout the budget year.

Department at a Glance

The Budget Department salary and benefits costs are split with the Purchasing Department. The Budget
Departments budget increased 4.88% due to a merit increase and market adjustment.

Key Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
Ensure all proposed revenues and expenditures for all funds are correctly stated and identify areas where
additional revenue and expenditure savings may exist.

Objectives:
• Use actual multi-year revenues and expenditure data to formulate the development of the fiscal
year budget to present to City Council and City Management.
• Identify and adjust budget proposals based on the Strategic Plan, City Council priorities, and
service program enhancements with the approval of City Management.
• Monitor line item budgets in each fund to ensure compliance with adopted budgets.

Goal 2
Educate division and department managers on providing the best value to citizens.

Objectives:
• Ensure City Council and City Administration priorities are addressed in the budget.
• Incorporate policy and performance objectives into the operating budgets of all service
departments.
• Require detailed justification for any new program that may require additional funding.

Goal 3
Provide direct assistance to budget subcommittee members to ensure members are fully informed of the
budget process, statutory requirements, program enhancements, salary and benefit structures, and major
department budget requirements.

Objectives:
• Attend all budget subcommittee meetings and provide information to the committee as needed.
• Provide relevant information on program enhancements, including additional staff costs, contract
service costs, insurance costs, and technology, supply, and utility costs.
• Explain the need for capital equipment and unforeseen expenditures that historically have been
incorporated into the operating budgets of each fund.

Performance Objectives
• Obtain the Outstanding Budget Presentation Award.
• Enhance the budget document using charts, graphs and tables.

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