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 2014 Budget Information

City Council Adopts $624.8 million FY 2014 General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2014

On May 6, 2013, the Alexandria City Council approved a $624.8 million General Fund operating budget for FY 2014, increasing the property tax rate 4.0 cents to $1.038 per $100 of assessed value. The complete approved operating budget and CIP documents will be available online in the coming weeks.  For a brief description and highlights of the budget, please refer to the press release here.  You can also refer to the links below to learn more about the budget process and the information provided to City Council during the budget process. 

City Manager's Proposed FY 2014 Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program

On February 26, 2013, Alexandria City Manager Rashad M. Young proposed a $626.6 million General Fund Operating Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014. Click on the link to view or download the documents, including the Operating Budget, Capital Improvement Program, and Budget in Brief.

FY 2014 Budget Calendar and Resources

As the City begins the FY 2014 budget development, it is important that the related materials and information are available to the public. This page will serve as the FY 2014 budget calendar page, and will be home to planning documents, calendars, and other pertinent information as the City moved through the FY 2014 budget process.

FY 2014 Budget Memoranda

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 by topic or date.

FY 2014 Budget Public Input

As the City moves through the budget process over the next several months, citizens can voice their concerns and input regarding the recently approved FY 2014 approved Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) in a variety of ways listed below.

• Online - Post your comments and read what others have to say.
• Email - Submit your comments and input on the FY 2014 budget via email.
• Spring Public Budget Hearing - The City Council heard additional comments from citizens directly during the Spring Public Budget Hearing held on Monday, March 11. Click the link to watch the video.
• Fall Public Budget Hearing - The City Council heard comments from citizens directly during the Fall Public Budget Hearing held on Saturday, October 13. Click the link to view the proceedings.

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.  The complete approved operating budget and CIP documents are now available online. 
• FY 2013 Approved Budget in Brief
• FY 2013 Budget Calendar and Resources 
  Budget work sessions and City Council's budget guidance for FY 2013.
• 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.

Additional Budget Information

• Nelsie L. Smith Named Alexandria's Budget Director
  The City Manager has announced the appointment of Nelsie L. Smith as the new Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Smith brings more than 12 years of experience working for and with local governments. She holds a Master of Public Administration and Urban Management from Northern Illinois University and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Knox College.
• 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 Chief Financial Officer Laura Triggs and made available to the public.
• Budget Archives
  Information and budgets for Fiscal Years 2002 through 2011, including Approved Operating Budgets, Capital Improvement Programs, Budget in Briefs and Budget Memoranda can be found on the Budget Archive page.