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ADOPTED | BUDGET


                                     Budget and Research


          Who we are

            The Budget & Research Department is responsible for the preparation, development, and monitoring of the City's
            Annual Budget and Capital Projects Budget.  The Department strives to provide support to the City Manager's Office
            and City Council by providing accurate and timely reporting, analysis, and research to assist in management decision‐
            making.  In addition to these primary areas of responsibility the department is tasked with serving as the City's
            internal audit and tax administration.




          What do we do

            1 Development of the Annual & Capital Budgets  5 Tax Administration
            2 Budget Monitoring and Compliance            6 Internal Audit
            3 Financial Reporting
            4 Research and Analysis



          Council Priorities

              Quality Community Development  & Revitalization  Sense of Community
              Efficient & Effective Transportation System   Targeted Economic Development
              Safety and Security                           Local & Regional Leadership
            x Financial Stability                         x Efficient & Effective Delivery of City Services
            x Positive City Image                                                                        Goals & Measures


          FY 2021‐22 Top Accomplishments


             Staff worked alongside the Finance and Information Technology departments to complete the successful launch
               of the new Enterprise Resource System ("ERP"), Tyler Munis.  The launch of the new ERP system will significantly
              improve the efficiency and productivity of staff and includes major overhauls of the chart of accounts, fund
              structures, and financial reports.

             Staff will be providing significant updates this fiscal year to the Executive Summary book and Adopted Budget
               books that will enhance the readability, clarity, and effectiveness of these materials in communicating the budget
              with citizens and City Council.



             Staff has implemented a new analytical and dashboard software for the Budget Office and executive staff that
               will significantly improve insight and analytical capabilities in reviewing the budget and significant revenue
               streams for the city.


             The City received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the 30th consecutive year from the
              Government Finance Officer's Association ("GFOA").












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