Management and Budget

The Office of Management & Budget (OMB) prepares the annual operating budget, the capital improvement program, and performs on-going fiscal and management analyses of City programs while conducting 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.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Development

On November 23, 2024, City Council held its annual retreat to kick off the budget process. City Council adopted its budget guidance on November 23, 2024 and City Manager Jim Parajon presented the FY 2026 proposed budget to City Council on February 25, 2025. For more information, please use the links below.

 

We're excited to hear your thoughts as we shape the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget! Share your comments using the link below.

FY 2026 Budget Public Comment Submissions 

Fiscal Year 2025 Approved Budget

On Wednesday, May 1, the Alexandria City Council unanimously adopted a Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 General Fund Operating Budget of $926.4 million, which represents a 4.8% increase from the FY 2024 budget.   The approved budget focuses on the City’s commitment to quality education, improved city services, public safety and mental health services, and affordable housing while maintaining established fiscal policies.  Read more

 

FY 2026 Budget Presentation

Budget Document & Memo Archives 

View budget documents and information for Fiscal Years 2002 through present, including approved operating budgets, Capital Improvement Programs, Budget Memoranda, and Budget-in-Briefs.

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Capital Projects Status Report

The Quarterly Capital Projects Status Report details the City's current Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects. Along with budget and financial data, information is provided on the history and current status of the projects, project highlights from the previous quarter, and anticipated project progress in the forthcoming quarter. This report is presented to City Council by the Office of Management and Budget and made available to the public.

FY 2025

FY 2024

FY 2023

FY 2022

*The FY 2022 1st Quarter and 2nd Quarter Capital Projects status report were not produced due to staffing capacity constraints and allocation to other high priority projects.

FY 2021

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FY 2019

FY 2018

FY 2017

FY 2016 

FY 2015

​Budget & Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee

The Budget and Fiscal Affairs Advisory Committee (BFAAC) advises and supports the City Council by examining the City's budget procedures and processes; and recommends ways of improving that process, including participation by the public. The Committee typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. You can find the Committee's recent reports, resources provided to the committee by staff, as well as meeting agendas, schedules and minutes at the link below.

American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

On March 11, President Joseph R. Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), which established the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. This fund provides $130.2 billion to local governments nationwide for COVID-19 pandemic recovery assistance. The City is developing a list of potential programs and projects to help guide the use of these funds as part of a future spending plan. 

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Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Provided by the Finance Department's Accounting Division, the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report represents the City's overall financial position at the end of each fiscal year and reports the City's activities and balances for each fiscal year. 

Fee Compendium

The purpose of this fee compendium is to provide a readily available source of information on the fees and service charges assessed by City departments. Although it is our intent to keep this information updated, there may be a lag between changes and when they are posted in this document. It is therefore possible that discrepancies may arise between the information contained within this compendium and Resolutions/Ordinances passed by City Council or regulations issued by departments. In any case, the Resolutions/Ordinances passed by City Council or regulations issued by departments shall be considered authority.

Real Estate Tax Receipt Calculator  

The Real Estate Tax Receipt Calculator is used to see a breakdown of your City taxes by Focus Area Team by entering your property's assessed value and selecting the appropriate tax year. Assessment values are available from our Real Estate Assessment Search.