The Office of Management & Budget prepares the annual operating budget and capital improvement program, and performs on-going fiscal and management analyses of City programs.

OMB conducts research and analysis in such areas as improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness, performance measures, organizational structure and processes, and the acquisition and use of state and federal resources.

FY 2013 Budget Information

• FY 2013 Approved Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program
  On May 7, 2012 the Alexandria City Council approved a $587.9 Million operating budget for FY 2013 while holding the property tax rate steady at 99.8 cents per $100 of assessed value.  More details can be found in the press release (link above).  The approved budget document will be posted on this site in the next few weeks. 
• City Manager's FY 2013 Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program Documents
  City Manager Rashad Young presented the Proposed FY 2013 Operating Budget and FY 2013 - FY 2022 Capital Improvement Program on February 14, 2012.  Click on the link to view or download the documents, including the Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Budget in Brief.
• FY 2013 Budget Calendar and Resources 
  City Council discussed the FY 2013 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in a series of budget work sessions over the past few months.  Visit the link above for specific work session dates, times, locations and topics along with City Council's budget guidance for FY 2013.
• FY 2013 Budget Public Input
  As the City moved through the budget process over past several months, citizens voiced their concerns and input regarding the FY 2013 Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
  • Online - Post your comments and read what others have to say.
  • Email - Submit your comments and input on the FY 2013 Budget via email.
  • Spring Public Budget Hearing - The City Council heard comments from citizens directly during the Spring Public Budget Hearing held on Monday, March 5.  Residents wishing to watch or listen to the proceedings can find them at the above link.
  • Fall Public Budget Hearing - The City Council heard comments from citizens directly during the Fall Public Budget Hearing held on Saturday, October 15.  Residents wishing to watch or listen to the proceedings can find them at the above link. 
• FY 2013 Budget Memorandum
  The City publishes a series of budget memorandum each year during the budget process to better discuss, describe and illuminate key budget issues for City Council and the public.  Follow the link to review the budget memorandum issued to date.

Monthly Financial Report

Monthly Financial Report
The Monthly Financial Report details the City's General Fund revenues and expenditures as of the last day of the month, compares revenues and expenditures to the same period in the previous fiscal year, and provides an assessment of the current state of the economy.  This report is presented to City Council by Acting Chief Financial Officer Laura Triggs and made available to the public.

FY 2012 Budget Information

• FY 2012 Approved Operating Budget and FY 2012 - FY 2021 Capital Improvement Program Documents 
  City Council adopted the Approved FY 2012 Operating budget and FY 2012 - FY 2021 Capital Improvement Program on May 2, 2011. 
  • FY 2012 Approved Budget in Brief 
• City Manager's FY 2012 Proposed Budget and Capital Improvement Program Documents
  The City Manager presented the Proposed FY 2012 Operating Budget and FY 2012 - FY 2021 Capital Improvement Program on February 8, 2011.  Click on the link to view or download the documents, including the Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Budget in Brief.
• City Council Discusses the FY 2012 Proposed Budget in a Series of Work Sessions 
  City Council will discuss the City Manager's FY 2012 Proposed Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program in a series of budget work sessions this February, March and April.  City Council will finalize the FY 2012 Approved Budget and Capital Improvement Program on Monday, May 2.  Please visit the link above for specific work session dates, times, locations and topics.
• FY 2012 Budget Memorandum
  The City publishes a series of budget memorandum each year during the budget process to better discuss, describe and illuminate key budget issues for City Council and the public.  Follow the link to review the budget memorandum issued to date.
• FY 2012 Interactive Budget Assumptions Model
  The model allows users to test the long-range effects of changes to revenue assumptions, expenditure assumptions, and real estate tax and assessment changes on the City's long-term financial situation.  This version of the model was developed in October 2010 and includes the revenue and expenditure numbers included in the Approved FY 2011 budget as well as some preliminary assumptions for FY 2012.

Additional Budget Information Pages

• FY 2011 Approved Budget 
  Information on the Fiscal Year 2011 (July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011) budget process including, the Fiscal Year 2011 Approved Operating Budget and CIP Budget, the Budget in Brief and FY 2011 Budget Memorandum.
• Budget Archives
  Information and budgets for Fiscal Years 2002 through 2010, including Approved Operating Budgets, Capital Improvement Programs, Budget in Briefs and Budget Memoranda can be found on the Budget Archive page.